Together Toronto
Together Toronto brings the city’s tech community together for an evening of connection, inspiration, and learning.
Together Toronto is where the city’s most passionate tech builders, thinkers, and doers come together to learn from the journeys that rarely get shared. At this signature event, we spotlight real stories from founders who’ve navigated the ups, downs, and in-betweens of building in Toronto’s fast-moving tech scene. These aren’t polished pitches or surface-level panels, they’re honest, behind-the-scenes conversations that reveal what it actually takes to launch, scale, and grow a company.
You’ll hear from entrepreneurs who’ve taken bold bets, faced unexpected challenges, and found creative ways to move forward. Their stories offer more than inspiration - they deliver lessons, frameworks, and insights that can change how you approach your own work. Whether you're starting your first venture, scaling a team, or simply curious about how Canadian leading companies are built, this event is for you.
This event is about more than just listening, it’s about connecting. You’ll be in a room full of founders, investors, operators, and future collaborators who believe in the power of community. It’s a chance to meet the people building what's next, share ideas, and be part of something bigger than yourself.
Agenda
6:00–7:00PM | Doors open and networking
7:00–8:30PM | Community open mic, speakers presentations and fireside chat
8:30-9:00PM | Resume networking
9:00PM | End of event and After Party (Offsite of MaRS)
Benjamin Alarie is the Founder and CEO of Blue J, a pioneering AI platform transforming tax law research. Guided by his conviction that justice emerges when human judgment pairs with machine clarity, Benjamin has led Blue J from a university research project to essential infrastructure trusted by Big Four accounting firms, global law firms, and thousands of organizations worldwide. Backed by Oak HC/FT and Sapphire Ventures, Blue J is redefining professional norms in tax practice. Benjamin also serves as the Osler Chair in Business Law at the University of Toronto and is author of The Legal Singularity and Superjustice.
Jason Ramsay is the Founder of Nodalli and a finance professional based in Toronto. With experience at the University Pension Plan Ontario and a degree in International Economics and Finance from Toronto Metropolitan University, he brings expertise in valuation, capital markets, and operational modeling. Jason is passionate about innovation, investment strategy, and building impactful ventures, and he actively engages in thought leadership through speaking, mentoring, and collaboration opportunities
Shirley Zhong is the Co-Founder & COO of Xatoms, a water startup innovating at the intersection of sustainability and technology. With experience spanning Canada, China, Japan, and France, she has worked as a software developer, consultant, designer, and digital marketer. A Cansbridge Fellow, Shirley has interned at leading social impact ventures and Canada’s largest healthcare SaaS company, and contributed research and case writing at Ivey Business School. Passionate about climate solutions, AI, and quantum innovation, she has organized global sustainability forums and founded the Hult Prize qualifying round at Western University.
Kristine Beese is the Founder and CEO of Untangle Money, where she empowers women to take control of their financial futures with confidence and clarity. A passionate feminist, she is redefining the conversation around women and wealth by breaking down stigma and making money accessible. Kristine brings international experience in engineering, capital markets, and wealth management across Canada and the UK. She holds an MBA from Ivey Business School and an Engineering Physics degree from Queen’s University, and is also a former competitive figure skater and member of Mensa.