May 15 2023 Newsletter

Welcome to the second edition of Toronto IRL - where we find the best IRL business + tech events in Toronto, and curate them, so you don’t have to go searching. Here’s what’s going on from May 15th - June 15th.

A conversation with OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman - Hosted by Elevate
Time & Place: Monday, May 15, 3PM - 430PM @ Design Exchange
Description: A fireside chat with OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman. Price: Free (Sold out)
Link to Signup

Talent & Tech Meetup - Hosted by Bill Banham & James Lord
Time & Place: Tuesday, May 16, 5PM - 8PM @ XRef Office
Description: Network with HR & Talent professionals, hear from partners, and take part in open mic. Price: Free (Sold out)
Link to Signup

The Fintech Happy Hour - Hosted By August Digital
Time & Place: Wednesday, May 17, 6PM - 8PM @ 169 King St E
Description: An evening of drinks & conversation for those in fintech. Price: $23 
🙋‍♂️Link to Signup

PlusOneTO Spring Open House Social - Hosted by Noella Noronha & Bronwyn N.
Time & Place: Wednesday, May 17, 7PM - 9PM @ Downtown
Description: Cocktail party ~60 attendees, 25-35 year old crowd. Members get a discount on entry. Price: $25
Ryan's notes: No speakers, just networking.
🙋‍♂️Link To Signup

TechTO Retail - Hosted by Jason Goldlist
Time & Place: Wednesday, May 24, 6PM - 9PM @ OneEleven
Description: Speaker panel with notable Canadian entrepreneurs Price: $30
Ryan's notes: 90min speaker panel, 90min networking (50%/50%)
🙋‍♂️Link to Signup

Fuckup Nights Toronto - Hosted by Neil Martin / Marsha Druker
Time & Place: Thursday, May 25, 630PM - 930PM @ OneEleven
Description: Speaker series focused on sharing personal stories of overcoming adversity. Write on a post-it note and add it to the fuckup wall. Price: $40
Ryan's notes: Environment is fairly casual. Itinerary is ~50% interactive panel, ~50% networking
Link to Signup

Privé Toronto's Professional Networking Event - Hosted by Nathan
Time & Place: Thursday, May 25, 7PM - 11PM @ Lavelle Toronto
Description: Toronto's trendiest event for young and experienced professionals alike in the GTA. Price: $20
Link to Signup

Networking Mixer Event - Hosted by Andrea Lo
Time & Place: Monday, May 29, 7PM - 10PM @ Irene Queens Quay
Description: Get to mingle and connect with over 75 like-minded business owners, entrepreneurs, and freelancers located in the GTA. Price: $32
Link to Signup

Toronto Monday.com Community Event - Hosted by Adaptavist
Time & Place: Wednesday, June 6, 5PM - 830PM @ 169 King St E
Description: In-person event to learn about Monday.com, the platform's capabilities and how it can improve productivity and collaboration within teams. Price: Free
Link to Signup

Founders Poker - Hosted by Derek Jouppi
Time & Place: Tuesday, June 13, 6PM - 9PM @ Downtown
Description: Apply to attend. Founders and aspiring founders meetup, casual environment, poker is just for fun. Price: Free
🙋‍♂️👤🔒Link to Signup 

Fuckup Nights Toronto (June) - Hosted by Neil Martin / Marsha Druker
Time & Place: Thursday, June 15, 630PM - 930PM @ OneEleven
Description: Speaker series where stories of failed businesses and projects are shared. Price: $25
Link to Signup

Legend:
🙋‍♂️ means Ryan is attending - feel free to ping me if you’d like to join me
👤 means Ryan is running the event / volunteering
🔒 means its semi-public, you have to apply then you can attend

Other
🙋 Have an event you think should be added to the list?
👉 Reply to this email with the link and I’ll have it added to the next edition

💡 Have an idea for an event that Toronto should have?
👉 Reply to this email, and let me help you flesh out a plan.