After Work Networking Toronto

Sunday Brunch. Founders Connect.

**Join a private Sunday brunch bringing together founders, executives, investors, and business leaders from across Toronto. Build meaningful relationships, exchange ideas, and enjoy thoughtful conversations in a relaxed setting over brunch at Opal Lounge.** **Great businesses often begin with the right conversation.** **Founders Connect is a curated Sunday brunch created for entrepreneurs who value strong relationships, practical insights, and high quality conversations. This gathering brings together a select group of Toronto's founders, operators, investors, and professionals for an afternoon focused on genuine connections, not crowded networking.** **Whether you are building your first company, scaling an established business, investing in the next generation of founders, or expanding your professional network, this brunch offers the opportunity to meet people who are actively shaping Toronto's business community.** **Expect thoughtful introductions, engaging discussions, and an environment where meaningful conversations happen naturally.** **What to expect** **• Curated networking with founders, executives, investors, and entrepreneurs** **• High quality conversations in an intimate setting** **• Opportunities to exchange ideas, partnerships, and referrals** **• A relaxed Sunday brunch experience with exceptional food and atmosphere** **• A community built around long term professional relationships** **Event Details** **Date: Sunday** **Venue: Opal Lounge** **Address: 124 Danforth Avenue, Toronto** **Attendance is intentionally limited to maintain the quality of conversations and networking opportunities.** **Seats are limited to preserve an intimate networking experience.** **Reserve your seat early.** **We look forward to welcoming you to the table.**

Networking Event for Professionals - July 16th, 2026

### The Hip Haus presents: [Professionals Networking Event](https://thehiphaus.com "https://thehiphaus.com")! Hosted at Soluna ### \*\*\*\* What is The Hip Haus? \*\*\*\*The Hip Haus is an organization that exists to empower young and experienced professionals alike in the GTA and help the growth of local business. As professionals (especially post pandemic world) it is sometimes difficult to network with other like minded individuals, get good career advice or simply make connections with others you may be able to help or get help from. The Hip Haus is committed to providing social gatherings in an atmosphere where such networking can take place. \*\*\*\* Who Should Attend? \*\*\*\*The Hip Haus events are ***19+***. The focus however is the growth and development of professionals in the GTA. It doesn’t matter if you are a business owner, have a job, are looking for a job, recently graduated university/college, still in university/college, looking for others to launch a new idea or just want to meet other professionals, our events are for you. Remember that Industry is Industry. One is not better than the other to The Hip Haus. We are expecting a diverse range of industry professionals. Our events in clude professionals from Tech & AI to Entrepreneurs, Musicians, Artists, Bankers, I.T Professionals, Accountants, Investors, Advertising/Marketing Professionals, Bloggers, Authors, Lawyers, Doctors, Dentists (This List Can Clearly Go On). ALL ARE WELCOME! \*\*\*\* What to Expect at Our Events? \*\*\*\*Bring Business cards or have your LinkedIn QR code at the ready. Networking! That is the key to these events. Sure it can be a great place to hang out and have a beer with a few friends but it is important to come with an open mind to meet new people and make new connections. Build your network of friends/colleagues/advisors to help yourself as well as them. The Hip Haus wants the professionals of the GTA to come together to help foster personal and professional development. \*\*\*\* Dress Code! \*\*\*\*This is a tricky one. There is NO strict dress code but remember this; you are meeting professionals in an informal manner and we all know first impressions last forever. Come dressed in a way that would allow you to be comfortable and professional according to your industry. Consider This…would a professional musician/artist necessarily dress the same as an investment banker at work? Be who you are or who you want to be. #YoungProfessionalsNetworking #ProfessionalsNetworking #EntrepreneurNetworking #FounderEvents #FounderNetworking #AINetworkingToronto #TechNetworkingEvents #YoungProfessionalsAI #EntrepreneursAI #AIandTechToronto #NetworkingEventsGTA #IssabellsToronto **\*\* Let's Get Social!\*\*** WEB: [www.thehiphaus.com](http://www.thehiphaus.com/ "http://www.thehiphaus.com/") [INSTAGRAM](m/thehiphaus/ "m/thehiphaus/") \| [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/thehiphaus "https://www.facebook.com/thehiphaus") \| [TWITTER](https://twitter.com/thehiphaus "https://twitter.com/thehiphaus")

General Business Networking - Toronto

**PLEASE BUY TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE. RSVP THROUGH MEETUP IS NOT A TICKET PURCHASE CONFIRMATION.** Strive welcomes you to 'General Business Networking', Toronto's hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location for all to join. Are you interested in business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **\*\*This will be a multi-vertical event\*\*** **There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!** Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM(feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. **Remember, it's not who you know, it's who you meet tomorrow!** We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team *Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse for Paypal fees.* *Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.*

🚀 Level Up Networking >>> Connect, Collaborate & Grow

Are you ready to expand your network, spark new opportunities, and connect with ambitious professionals in your community? Join us on Friday, July 17th from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM at The Suya Spot for our monthly Level Up Networking Event — an evening designed to help you build meaningful relationships, exchange ideas, and discover new opportunities for personal and professional growth. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, startup founder, professional, freelancer, student, or simply looking to connect with like-minded individuals, this event is for you! Why Attend? ✅ Meet local entrepreneurs, professionals, and business leaders ✅ Expand your circle and create valuable connections ✅ Discover collaboration, referral, and growth opportunities ✅ Share ideas, insights, and experiences in a supportive environment ✅ Gain inspiration and fresh perspectives to help you level up personally and professionally Unlike traditional networking events, Level Up Networking Night focuses on authentic conversations and genuine relationship-building in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. No pressure, no awkward sales pitches—just real people making real connections. Come solo or bring a friend, colleague, or business partner. You never know who you'll meet, what you'll learn, or where a single conversation may lead. 📅 DATE: Friday, July 17th, 2026 🕡 TIME: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 📍 LOCATION: The Suya Spot, 1269 Weston Road, Toronto 🎟️ REGISTRATION: FREE (Advance registration recommended) 🍽️ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR HOST VENUE: Enjoy delicious food and drinks while networking and help support this amazing local restaurant! 🤝 Connect • Collaborate • Grow Bring your business cards, your positive energy, and an open mind. You never know who you'll meet or what opportunities may come from a single conversation! Space is limited—reserve your spot today on Eventbrite! 🚀✨ [https://LUNCCG0717.eventbrite.ca](https://lunccg0717.eventbrite.ca/)

Fast Friending - New Connections! (25-45/Ice Breakers)

AI & Tech Networking Event in Toronto by Ascent Valley

Join founders, investors and tech talent at this curated **startup networking event in Toronto.** Meet ambitious builders, exchange ideas and discover new opportunities in a dynamic community environment. **RSVP: [Use this link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-pitch-themed-networking-toronto-unlock-your-idea-tickets-1991468932185?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)** **Please note that RSVP is managed via Eventbrite to control attendee lists — don’t ignore it to avoid issues with on-site payment.** Most of us are in the same loop. You have an idea. You workshop it with ChatGPT, read another newsletter, tell three friends who don't quite get it. The idea stays in your head. Or worse — it never gets the kind of pushback that would have made it sharper. Research on creative work is clear: people who articulate their idea to like-minded peers begin to understand it deeper. Quality feedback isn't validation — it's the thing that changes how you see your own work. We mix the room on purpose. Different industries see the same process from different angles — that's where value compounds. We ask for your LinkedIn in registration so we can group you with the right people, not random tables. **How the evening runs (3 stages)** **Stage 1 — Themed Networking** You vote on the night's themes through the registration form (Fundraising, HR, GTM, Product, Pricing, Hiring — whichever wins the room). We group you by background. Each group's representative shares the conversation's main takeaway on stage. Featured contributors get a Featured Founder spotlight on ascentvalley.com — that's how the conversation scales across the ecosystem. **Stage 2 — Pitches** 5 curated startups present their idea for live feedback and investor introductions. After the event, we add them to our private founder database and route their application to the right investors inside the Ascent Valley network. **Stage 3 — Chill & Network** The structured part wraps. The bar stays open. The connections you started solidify here — most of our repeat attendees say this is where the real value lands. **Who's in the room** * Accelerator representatives — talent and dealflow scouts from Toronto-based and EU-wide programs * Investors — angels, fund representatives, scouts from syndicates * Founders, Pre-seed to Series A — building across SaaS, AI, ClimateTech, FinTech, ConsumerTech * Operators — PMs, engineering leads, GTM leaders from scaling startups * Entrepreneurs across industries — fresh perspective is the point * Founders traveling through Toronto — from Tel Aviv, Berlin, London, NYC, Lisbon nodes * Hiring leads from companies actively scaling teams **About Ascent Valley** Ascent Valley is a 3-layer ecosystem: Community, DealFlow, Events. Our mission is to break local boundaries and enable cross-region growth through real connection between founders, operators, and investors. **Philosophy: [IDEA → PROCESS → RESULT.](https://ascentvalley.com "https://ascentvalley.com")**

F*ck the Small Talk #4 🎲

**\* RSVP ≠ a ticket. Click the link below to confirm your spot \*** **[🎟️ Sign up here to grab your ticket 🎟️](https://luma.com/ftst4toronto)** Viewing this on your phone and can't click the link? Go to the comments and click the link posted in there! **📦 WHAT'S THIS ABOUT?** ​F\*ck the Small Talk is an out-of-the-box social experience where strangers come together for an evening of meaningful, fun, and deep conversation. It’s also just a different & cool way of meeting new people by **getting out of your comfort zone** and **skipping the small talk!** ​ Join us for an evening of games, talks, and connections with friends you haven’t met yet. Join if you get **annoyed after being asked what you do**, **where** **you** **are** **from**, and how long you have been in Toronto, every single time you meet someone. If you feel that there are better questions in life then this is the place for you. 🙌 **📓 HOW DOES IT WORK?** ​We start with a short and sweet intro talk followed by a few light-hearted group games to warm up. After that, we split you up into small groups and start some **conversation** **rounds** (3–4 people per group). ​We have awesome **question** **cards** that will guide the flow of each conversation. (You never have to speak in public if you don’t want.) Our **experienced host will make sure everything goes smoothly**. 🍭 (Introverts, you'll love it too ❤️.) **🕹 HOW TO JOIN** **[Take a minute to sign up 👈](https://luma.com/ftst4toronto)** Viewing this on your phone and can't click the link? Go to the comments and click the link posted in there! Our events are **limited to 30 handpicked guests** to ensure a cozy atmosphere. **Confirm your spot on the link above** to make it happen! We try our best to prioritize a balance of gender and age. If you're invited you'll receive a confirmation within 48 hours via Luma (our ticketing platform) NOTE: We won't validate your payment unless you've been accepted! (which you most likely will ❤️) **Sold out or can't make it?** [Drop us your email ](https://epicllama.myflodesk.com/toronto)and we'll keep you in the loop for the next one! 😎 **🧧 HOW MUCH IS IT?** The cost to attend is CAD 30 (Early Llama) or CAD 35 (General Llama), and includes the following: ⏰ 3 hours of **facilitated** and curated activities 👥 A space to meet **new** **people** in the least boring way possible 💛 Supporting our **mission** to eliminate small talk around the world 🍽️ A mid-way snack and drink of choice (you can purchase additional food/drink too, if you wish) 🎫 Those pesky **ticket** **fees**! **🌳 WHERE IS IT?** ​This event will take place at a private venue, close to **North York Centre subway station**, on Yonge Street. The exact location will be revealed once we confirm your spot! 🎟️ **💛 WHAT THEY SAY** 🗣 “This is the kind of activity **humanity needs every weekend**. Thank you for all.” - *Sonya* 🗣 “F\*ck the Small Talk changes the narrative from "Where are you from?" to "When was the last time you laughed uncontrollably?" and I think that's beautiful.” - Monika 🗣 "It’s a **wonderful** **experience**, it’s like being a kid again, when you were at the park, playing with other kids, and just decided you were going to be best friends for the next hours. Maybe you’ll never see those kids again. But that hour was amazing because you both opened up and trusted each other." - Sara **[Read our 130+ Google reviews here 👈](https://goo.gl/maps/TpZy77bfPFkGoikn7)** **🤓 FAQs** **Can I come alone?** Of course, we encourage it :) **Can I be late?** Please don't! Late arrivals will disrupt the floooooooow. **I signed up but never got an invite. Why?** We usually get a high volume of sign-ups yet we like to keep it cozy and only invite around 30 people. Please try again next time if you do not receive an invite - no hard feelings 💛 **Why do you charge?** We value our time and put a lot of love, planning, and effort into creating and designing these experiences. ♥️ This is our project/business and what we give to the world and we think everything should be a fair exchange! 🎈 However, money should never be the reason for people not to attend. If you can’t afford it, send us a message! **Is this a networking or dating event?** Nope! Think of us as the *anti-networking* and *anti-speed dating* event. There’s no pressure, no pitches, and no cringy icebreakers. Instead, we create spaces where strangers can connect through fun & meaningful conversations. It’s all about authentic connection— no business cards or romantic expectations required. (doesn’t mean it *can’t* happen — it’s just not the intention!) 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨, 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙. ✨ \* Location is only revealed to ticket holders! 🙅‍♀️📱This event is a no-phone experience. 🙅‍♀️📱 We started in Berlin back in 2019 out of the frustration of being asked 'Where are you from?' multiple times at every single meetup! Now there are chapters in 11 cities including Medellin, Lisbon, Buenos Aires, Zurich, and London! 🗺️ \*\*\* Follow us on[ Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/epic.llama/)👈 Our [website](https://epicllama.com/fuckthesmalltalk)[ ](https://epicllama.com/)👈

Fast Friending - Real Connections! (21-45/Ice Breakers)

🍻 🍺 DRINKS AFTER WORK

Drinks after work!

Open Networking Event

Navigating work/personal life in this mega city can be challenging ! We welcome all the Toronto young professionals & startup lovers to join this community that provides you an inclusive and casual platform to share, discuss, and grow! No matter what career stage you are at, what industry you work for, or what startup idea you are brainstorming, this inclusive & vibrant community aims to help you embark on your new personal/work journey! If work sounds annoying to you or you are new to the city, you can just come have a coffee and meet new people! No WFG members, Let's exchange ideas and create new memories together! We welcome you to join us at a new location; Sweetway Cafe **THE COFFEE SHOP IS EXCLUSIVLY OPEN FOR THIS EVENT AT THAT TIME, AND MAY NOT SERVE FOOD OR DRINKS** We plan to meet weekly or biweekly at various locations in Toronto.

After-work Board Games

Let's get together, unwind after work, make new friends and play some awesome board games... **Bring your own** or play some of my classics like Catan & Ticket to Ride *(write any game suggestions in the comments as my friend who's coming owns many games)*. Food, drinks, tax & tips are not included, you must purchase something to support the venue. **Cross-posted in other Meetup & Facebook groups** [https://facebook.com/events/s/after-work-board-games/1927915151061487/](https://facebook.com/events/s/after-work-board-games/1927915151061487/)

Meet New People in Toronto | Social Dining

**Meet new people over great food in a relaxed, social setting.** This is a small-group social dining experience for people who enjoy good food, good conversation, and expanding their circle in a natural way. Everyone attending is there to meet others — no pressure, no awkward networking. **What to expect** * A small group (usually 4–6 people) * A friendly, low-pressure atmosphere * Easy, natural conversation **How it works** We coordinate the group and reserve the table once attendees confirm. The venue and details are shared with the group beforehand. Just show up, order what you like, and enjoy the experience. Each guest covers their own food and drinks. To keep groups balanced and confirmed, seat confirmations happen through #dine: https://www.hashtagdine.com/