Ladies Foodies Club Dinner- Toronto Tech Week Edition: How to Stand Out in the Age of AI: Rethinking Strategy, Visibility, and Influence
The Ladies Foodies Club is hosting our May Edition on May 25 at Le Lert.
As AI continues to reshape the future of work, leadership, and communication, standing out requires a more human-centered approach to tech, one grounded in authenticity, strategy, creativity, and meaningful connection.
Join Ladies Foodies Club for an intimate evening exploring how to stand out in the age of AI by leveraging your human edge, your greatest advantage!
This special evening in collaboration with Toronto Tech Week will feature Géraldine Jippé, our guest speaker whose work bridges AI, digital transformation, conscious leadership, community building and a human-centered approach.
The Menu at Le Lert
Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand as you step into Le Lert and discover a vibrant, modern take on Thai cuisine where bold spices, aromatic herbs, and beautifully layered flavours come together in an elegant and inviting setting.
Inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Thailand, Le Lert blends street food favourites, comforting classics, and contemporary creations into a menu designed for sharing, exploring, and savouring every bite.
From colourful salads and warming curries to wok-fried noodles and elevated seafood dishes, every plate balances texture, freshness, heat, and depth of flavour.
The menu crafted by Chef Art and Chef Tempo, blends traditional Thai cuisine with modern techniques, offering dishes that are both authentic and innovative.
Vegetarian & Plant-Forward Dishes
Vegetarian and vegan diners will find a thoughtful selection of dishes that celebrate the freshness and complexity of Thai flavours. Begin with shareable appetizers like the Fresh Garden Rolls, filled with avocado, herbs, pickled vegetables, and served with garlic tofu dressing, or the crispy Thai Curry Puffs and Crispy Veggie Spring Rolls.
Fresh, vibrant salads like the Mango Salad (Yum Ma Muang) and Miang Pomelo combine citrus, herbs, coconut, chili, and crunchy textures for the perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spice.
Comforting noodle dishes like the Classic Pad Thai and Pad See Ew Kua Sen can be enjoyed with mushroom for a plant-forward option, while the vegan Green Curry with Tofu & Vegetables layers coconut milk, Thai basil, eggplant, cauliflower, and aromatic herbs into a rich, satisfying curry.
For hearty mains, the Golden Tofu Garden offers crispy tofu stir-fried with mushrooms and vegetables, while Vegetable Gang Garee brings together grilled cauliflower, lotus root, squash, mushrooms, and warming curry spices in a deeply comforting dish.
Meat, Seafood & Signature Dishes
For those craving bold, indulgent flavours, Le Lert’s meat and seafood dishes showcase the depth and richness of contemporary Thai cuisine. Start with signature appetizers like the Herb Crunch Chicken Wings, Golden Shrimp Donuts, Pork Ribs with Spicy Tamarind Sauce, or the vibrant Larb Beef Tartare, layered with lemongrass, lime leaves, roasted rice, and fresh herbs.
Noodle lovers can indulge in favourites like the Chicken Thigh Pad Thai, Chicken Pad See Ew Kua Sen, or the luxurious Dried Khao Soi with Wagyu Beef. Stir-fried specialties like Chicken Pad Krapow and Beef Pad Krapow deliver bold holy basil flavours balanced with garlic, chili, and rich umami sauces.
Seafood dishes bring a refined coastal influence to the menu: from the aromatic Prawn Tom Yum Soup and Seafood Tom Yum Fried Rice to the dramatic Soft Crab Pad Pong Garee and Black Ink Rice with Grilled Squid & Thai Herbs.
The curries are equally unforgettable. The Duck Confit Red Curry blends lychee, pineapple, Thai basil, and kaffir lime leaves into a beautifully layered dish, while the Pan-grilled Seafood Gang Gati and Deep-fried Soft Crab in Coconut Curry offer rich coconut-based curries infused with lemongrass, fingerroot, ginger, and Thai herbs.
Fusion-inspired creations like the Tom Yum Cream Spaghetti with Grilled Prawns, River Pasta, and the indulgent Le Lert Double Truffle Burger add a modern twist while still honouring Thai flavour profiles.
Desserts & Sweet Finishes
End your evening with elegant Thai-inspired desserts like the beloved Mango Sticky Rice, layered with rose coconut sticky rice and jasmine-coconut milk sauce, or the delicate Pandan Cake with berries and coconut sauce. For something lighter, the Coconut Pudding Mixed Fruit offers a refreshing finish.
At Le Lert, every dish reflects the richness, creativity, and vibrancy of Thai cuisine, elevated, flavourful, and designed to be shared. Whether you’re gathering over curries, noodles, seafood, or small plates, this is a dining experience that invites you to slow down, connect, and savour every moment.
IMPORTANT INFO
We fully understand that these are challenging times due to inflation. The Ladies Foodies Club aims to find affordable restaurant options. We organize these monthly events at restaurants with the generous support of these establishments that offer excellent service to our group. In return, we support the restaurants by placing orders during the event. Kindly please note that the restaurant expects us all to order for a minimum of 30$ plus tax each and a Group Tip of 20% is required. Also please note that our bill will be split 4 ways ( maximum) as per the restaurant request. We host the speaker as our guest so the community with the registration fee funds her meal and drinks. We sincerely appreciate your understanding.
ABOUT OUR MAY THEME : HOW TO STAND OUT IN THE AGE OF AI: RETHINKING STRATEGY, VISIBILITY, AND INFLUENCE
As generative AI rapidly transforms sectors across Canada: including healthcare, education, finance, government, media, law, and customer experience, the conversation is no longer simply about adopting AI, but about how individuals and organizations can strategically stand out in an increasingly automated world.
While AI presents significant opportunities for productivity, innovation, communications, and decision-making, it also raises critical questions around ethics, privacy, misinformation, transparency, intellectual property, algorithmic bias, governance, and human oversight.
In this evolving landscape, visibility and influence will increasingly depend on the ability to combine technological fluency with strategic thinking, authenticity, emotional intelligence, ethical leadership, and responsible innovation.
Standing out in the age of AI requires a more human-centered approach: one that balances innovation with trust, creativity with accountability, and automation with meaningful human connection.
Together with Géraldine Jippé, who came from Montréal for this Ladies Foodies Club and Toronto Tech Week Edition, we’ll discuss personal branding, strategic visibility, leadership, storytelling, and how to leverage AI without losing your unique voice.
Learn more :
Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Canada.ca
ABOUT OUR GUEST SPEAKER :
Géraldine Jippé is CEO and founder of Bloossoming House and co-founder of AssetsWaves, an AI-powered and blockchain-based platform building collective regenerative ecosystems. She leads community and tech impact and curates the Female Founders Networking Breakfast. She serves as Chair of the Women's Economic Council of Canada and the Société des harpistes de Montréal.
At AssetsWaves, an AI-powered and blockchain-based platform building collective regenerative ecosystems, she leads cross-functional initiatives at the intersection of strategy, AI, blockchain, compliance, product development, operations, marketing, and growth. She plays a key role in scaling innovative digital solutions and building regenerative ecosystems through community-driven technology and strategic partnerships, with a focus on operational efficiency, investor relations, regulatory compliance, and sustainable organizational growth.
As the community builder and founder of Bloossoming House, an AI-powered platform and curated ecosystem empowering female founders through technology, conscious entrepreneurship, and impact-driven growth, she curates and hosts founder-focused events, including the monthly Female Founders Networking Breakfast, an emerging networking series bringing together founders, female founders, funders, allies, entrepreneur enthusiasts, and ecosystem leaders to foster meaningful connections, collaboration, and access to opportunity.
Through curated experiences, strategic partnerships, and intelligent tools, she is building pathways that connect founders to capital, opportunities, and community.
AGENDA
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Welcome, Meet and Greet and Ice Breaker
Welcome
Curated Deep Networking Session
Questions to cultivate deep connection
8:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Opening speeches
Land acknowledgement + Guest speaker intro
8:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Guest speaker presentation
8:45 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Dinner time and Q&A
9:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Networking
9.45 pm end
ABOUT LADIES FOODIES CLUB : The Ladies Foodies Club is a social club that organizes monthly dinners at restaurants to enjoy yummy food, great conversations and good times and share some belly laughs! The goal is to build a trustful community of women, encourage exchange and enjoy good times. We have impactful conversations at the dinner table and build lasting and deep connections.
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CLUB RULES: Respect is the number 1 rule! No bullying, discrimination or rudeness will be tolerated. Connection is the goal! Take initiative. Smile at someone. Ask questions. Safety is key. If you feel unsafe, let the host know. Finally to each their own responsibility. Everyone has to pay their own bill and monitor their own belongings within the event's space.
ABOUT TORONTO TECH WEEK:
Toronto Tech Week is a citywide celebration of the people building what’s next. From May 25–29, 2026, founders, investors, and builders come together for hundreds of community-led events across Toronto, connecting tens of thousands of people around Canadian tech. Torontotechweek.com
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