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Flyer: The Shortlist Founder Showcase: Presented by Boardy (Toronto Edition)
DEMO NIGHT

The Shortlist Founder Showcase: Presented by Boardy (Toronto Edition)

One-timeDemo night
FRI MAY 29
13:00 — 15:30
Toronto, Ontario
Toronto, Ontario
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About

The Shortlist (Toronto Edition) We're coming to Toronto for Tech Week with our friends at Boardy! The Shortlist is back for its founder monthly Founder Showcase — and the room keeps getting better. This is a monthly curated, application-only event connecting early-stage founders with exceptional operators across New York. No panels. No pitches to VCs. Just six founders building breakout companies, a room full of people who've built things themselves, and the kind of candid conversation you don't get at most events. Each founder will share what they're building, why it matters, and the specific roles they're actively hiring for right now — followed by a mixer. What to expect: Top founders presenting at the seed through Series B stage. Operators, builders, and executives who've seen what good looks like. An intentionally small room designed for real connection. Who this is for: Exceptional operators — whether you're actively exploring your next role, casually curious, or simply want to stay close to what's being built in Toronto right now. Boardy will be helping us curate the room and connect you with the right opportunities after the show. Hop on a quick call to be considered. Founders will be announced in the days leading up to the event. 👀 If you want to apply as a Founder, talk to Boardy about who you're hiring. Attendance is intentionally limited. Apply to be considered. 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 BrainStation is a global leader in digital skills training and workforce transformation. Founded in 2012, BrainStation has certified over 35,000 professionals and worked with some of the largest companies in the world through cutting-edge digital skills training delivered online and in person from campuses in New York, London, and Toronto. Boardy is an AI Superconnector connecting founders, operators, and investors across the world's most ambitious networks. ... More information on The Shortlist can be found here. Founded by Andrew Yeung & Ivor Straford.

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Working spots nearby
Quantum Coffee (The Well)
Quantum Coffee (The Well)72 m·open
King West☕Café
Cost
Purch. req'd
!
Vibe
Loud
Wifi
Solid
Outlets
Some
Seat
Okay
Space
Fine
Bathroom
Yes
Calls
No
  • VibeMall foot-traffic constantly leaks into the cafe.
Wellington Market (The Well)
Wellington Market (The Well)101 m·open
King West🪑Public
Cost
Free
Vibe
Buzz
Wifi
Solid
!
Sweat and Tonic
Sweat and Tonic106 m·open
Downtown📍Other
Cost
Free
Vibe
—
Wifi
Solid
Outlets
—
1 Hotel Toronto
1 Hotel Toronto337 m
King West🏨Lobby
!
Cost
Purch. req'd
Vibe
Quiet
Wifi
Solid
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Outlets
Rare
Seat
Okay
Space
Spacious
Bathroom
Yes
Calls
Yes
  • OutletsReviewers consistently call out the lack of power/USB even at wall tables.
Seat
Great
Space
Fine
Bathroom
Yes
Calls
Yes
  • Members only weekdays. Public access evenings and weekends. Recent reports note operational instability and crowding — verify before relying on a long session.
Outlets
Some
Seat
Great
Space
Spacious
Bathroom
Yes
Calls
Yes
  • CostLobby F&B is very expensive.
Outlets
Rare
Seat
Okay
Space
Spacious
Bathroom
Yes
Calls
Yes
  • OutletsReviewers consistently call out the lack of power/USB even at wall tables.
Seat
Great
Space
Fine
Bathroom
Yes
Calls
Yes
  • Members only weekdays. Public access evenings and weekends. Recent reports note operational instability and crowding — verify before relying on a long session.
Outlets
Some
Seat
Great
Space
Spacious
Bathroom
Yes
Calls
Yes
  • CostLobby F&B is very expensive.