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Startup Founders Masterclass

Build, fund & scale your startup with a proven roadmap. Learn to validate ideas, get users & become investor-ready. Limited seats—join now! . **\*\* [EVENTBRITE RSVP MANDATORY TO ATTEND THIS EVENT](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988681372519)** Click Here - [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988681372519](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988681372519) . **This program is for you if:** **Stage 1 — Idea:** You have a startup idea but no clear path from concept to MVP. You need a validated sequence before you spend a dollar or hour in the wrong direction. . **Stage 2 — MVP:** You have built your Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and need proven strategies in Product Positioning, Sales & Marketing to get your first real traction. . **Stage 3 — Growth:** You are running a startup and want to achieve YoY growth, secure investment, and map your Exit strategies. . *This startup masterclass walks you through all of it, live and in-depth — whether you are still sitting on an idea, deep in the MVP phase, or already running a startup and stuck on growth, investment readiness, or Exit strategies.* . **\*\* [EVENTBRITE RSVP MANDATORY TO ATTEND THIS EVENT](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988681372519)** Click Here:- [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988681372519](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988681372519) . **THE AGENDA OF THIS EVENT:-** **1\. BUILDING A STARTUP BUSINESS** * No idea is too old — the market is always ready for it, when executed properly * How to execute your startup idea with minimal time, money, and effort * How to validate whether your startup idea will work — and what to do if it won't * The exact sequence every founder must follow before spending a single dollar **2\. MARKET RESEARCH & STATISTICS** * Why market research is non-negotiable — and how to do it for your startup * How to use Crowdsourcing to get the data you need, fast and at low cost * How to read Demographics to pinpoint exactly who will buy your product * How to build product and marketing strategies from real data, not assumptions **3\. MVP/POC \(MINIMUM VIABLE PRODUCT / PROOF OF CONCEPT / PROTOTYPE\)** * What your MVP should actually look like — and how to build it for free * How to test whether the market will accept your product before you invest heavily * How to define your Business Model, identify Early Adopters, and apply Iteration methods * How to generate your first real traction before you have a finished product **4\. PRODUCT & PRODUCT POSITIONING** * How to determine the real value customers will pay for — without hesitation * Whether your startup is B2B or B2C — or both — and what that means for your go-to-market * Whether Loss Leader Pricing applies to your model and how to use it correctly * How to build CTAs (Calls to Action) that convert interest into paying customers **5\. GO TO MARKET \(GTM\) STRATEGY** * How to let the market know what you are building — before you finish building it * How to lock in your First Mover Advantage (FMA) before competitors catch up * Whether Freemium or Gamification fits your startup model — and how to execute it * How to choose between a soft launch and a launch party — and build a Market Penetration strategy **6\. CUSTOMER ACQUISITION & RETENTION** * How to identify your ideal target audience and stop wasting budget on the wrong people * Customer Behaviour Modelling (CBM) — what it is and how to apply it to your startup * How to calculate CLV (Customer Lifetime Value) and use it to project MRR, ARR, and IRR * How CAC (Customer Acquisition Cost) interacts with CLV / LTV for sustainable recurring growth **7\. SALES & MARKETING STRATEGIES** * How to build a complete Sales & Marketing playbook — Direct, Indirect, Offline, and Digital * What actually motivates new customers to buy — and how to engineer that trigger * How to optimise SQLs and MQLs to increase conversion rates at every stage of the funnel * Why Advertorials, Growth Hacking, and PR are essential to hitting your MRR / ARR targets **8\. INVESTMENT READINESS \(STARTUP FUNDRAISING\)** * Why investors keep saying no — and the specific, fixable reasons behind it * How to Bootstrap, Crowdfund, and Equity Crowdfund your startup * Burn Rate, Cash Flow (positive and negative), Churn Rate, and IP (Copyrights, Patents, Trademarks) — explained * How to build a compelling Pitch Deck and Business Plan that earns real traction and fair Valuation. **9\. INVESTOR’S ANALYSIS OF YOUR STARTUP** * The simple questions every investor asks — and why most founders cannot answer them * How to read a Term Sheet and understand the clauses that affect you as a founder long-term * How a founder with 100 customers can raise $1 million — while another with 10,000 customers raises nothing * How to calculate and defend your pre-money and post-money Valuation **10\. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE OF YOUR STARTUP** * How to build an internal organisation structure that can actually execute your strategy * KAM (Key Account Management) and KPI frameworks — how to set them up from day one * How to build Evangelists inside your team and customer base — and when and how to Pivot * How to run a proper SWOT Analysis and turn it into an action plan **11\. COMMON ISSUES WITH STARTUPS & FOUNDERS** * Why your startup is not picking up — even after months of effort and real money spent * Why customer acquisition keeps breaking down and retention never sticks * How to overcome financial, operational, and customer problems simultaneously * What to do when your startup is on the verge of collapse — and how to find a way out * **\*\* [EVENTBRITE RSVP MANDATORY TO ATTEND THIS EVENT](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988681372519)** Click Here:- [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988681372519](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988681372519) . **ABOUT ME:** I am LAKSHMAN SINGH (Angel Investor, Startups Mentor, Fund Management) I have over a decade of hands-on experience in the global startup ecosystem. I have delivered 1,000+ one-on-one startup consultations, worked directly with founders across 110+ cities worldwide, and actively invests in and mentors early-stage startups. I also help founders through direct consultation, business audits, mentorship, angel investment and access to my global network. . **LinkedIn**: [https://linkedin.com/in/iamlakshmansingh](https://linkedin.com/in/iamlakshmansingh) **Website**: [https://www.lakshmansingh.com/](https://www.lakshmansingh.com/) **Email**: Connect@LakshmanSingh.com **Clientele**: [https://www.lakshmansingh.com/clientele](https://www.lakshmansingh.com/clientele) **Services**: [https://www.lakshmansingh.com/services](https://www.lakshmansingh.com/services) . **\*\* [EVENTBRITE RSVP MANDATORY TO ATTEND THIS EVENT](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988681372519)** Click Here:- [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988681372519](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988681372519) .

GTApreneurs June 3-2026 Downtown Toronto Business Networking Event

GTApreneurs May 26-2026 Business Networking Event Vaughan - Toronto

Generating more business before 9am than most people see all week

To register, please visit https://www.bnibusinessconnectionsone.com/ • What we'll do Doors open: 6:45 am Structured meeting: 7:00 am - 8:30 am (We start and stop on time.) - Informal Networking - President’s Welcome - Leadership Team Introductions - Education Moment: 2-minute talk on a networking topic - Weekly Presentations (45-seconds per member and guest- pitching your own services) - VP’s Report: Chapter Performance Update - Reports: Treasurer and Membership Committee - 5-Minute Break - 10-Minute Feature Presentation by a Member - Passing of referrals, testimonials, thank yous to guests - Presenter’s Gift Draw - Close OUR GUARANTEE: Business Connections One are full of life, laughter and learning! • What to bring What you’ll need to do as a visitor: - Plan a 45 second (100 words) infomercial on your business and what makes a good referral. - Bring about 40 business cards for circulation to the group. - Pay $30 in cash or cheque at the door (or via Paypal on this site) • Important to know

Toronto Founders and Entrepreneurs Networking at 5 Elements Espresso Bar

Join the Toronto Founders Hub every other Saturday at 3:30pm for our regular meetup at 5 Elements Espresso Bar. Sit down with other entrepreneurs to network and discuss business ideas or strategies. \- Broaden your network \- Get critical feedback \- Socialize in low pressure setting I look forward to seeing you!

High Tea at Signatures

Toronto Young Professional & Startup Enthusiast Meetup

Welcome to the Toronto Young Professional & Startup Enthusiast Meetup Group! 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! Let's exchange ideas and create new memories together! We welcome you to join us at Sweetway Cafe. We plan to meet weekly or biweekly at various locations in Toronto. If you have any suggestions for meeting locations or activities, feel free to let me know!

Breakfast Masterclass @ Goodmans LLP: Venture Financing and Term Sheets

Hear from Kathleen Chan (Founder and CEO at Calico), Jonah Midanik (Managing Partner at Forum Ventures) and Goodmans Partner, Danielle Levesque, as they share their experience of venture financing as a founder, investor, and lawyer to growing technology companies. This session is curated specifically for Seed+ founders and active venture investors looking to navigate their next funding round. The Agenda: 8:30 AM: Arrival & Networking 9:00 AM: Keynote Masterclass 10:00 AM: Refreshments & Networking The Perks Spend the morning with a founder, investor and lawyer who have extensive experience with venture financing. Network with a select group of growth-stage peers and institutional investors - high-level conversation without the noise is guaranteed! Enjoy refreshments provided by our hosts at Goodmans. Secure your seat to master your venture capital strategy. Agenda --- Hosted By Ankur Sethi, Director Ankur Sethi is a seasoned entrepreneur and venture capitalist with over 17 years of experience building and scaling consumer businesses across technology, finance, and healthcare. He has led ventures from inception to over $350 million in annual revenue and $2 billion in valuation, combining operational excellence with a deep understanding of evolving consumer behavior. Daria Tilikanova, Co-Director Daria Tilikanova is a business and startup coach who helps founders and service-based entrepreneurs build scalable businesses with clear strategy, strong positioning, and predictable revenue systems. Originally from Russia, she founded and sold two education companies before moving to Canada, where she shifted into full-time mentoring for early-stage and growing founders. Daria has worked with 200+ entrepreneurs across tech, education, wellness, and agency-based businesses, guiding them from first clients to stable growth and team building. Alongside her private practice, she is a Venture Fellow at Winner Capital, supporting startup evaluation and founder readiness for investment. Her coaching combines business structure, mindset work, and execution clarity - helping entrepreneurs grow without burnout or chaos. Lydia Emanuel, I run a consultancy that focuses on Talent Strategy and Operations for fast-moving companies. Instead of just hiring people, I build the systems that help businesses scale without the chaos. I also lead Events and Sponsorships for Startup Grind Toronto, connecting the best brands to our local tech community. Diana Subbotkina, I help grow the Toronto startup ecosystem through Startup Grind Toronto, connecting founders, investors, and operators through curated events, partnerships, and community initiatives. My work focuses on bringing the right people into the room and creating opportunities for meaningful connections and growth. Shabs Badsha, Sukanta Goswami, Inquisitive entrepreneur connecting and collaborating with earlystage ventures by investing time and energy in bringing new ideas and concepts to the market. --- Global Partner Carta (http://www.carta.com/launch?utm_campaign=20240423-nam-general-smb-startup_grind_partnership&utm_medium=social&utm_source=startup_grind) Carta helps people manage equity, build businesses, and invest in the companies of tomorrow. Carta Launch is the only free cap table product, helping new founders get started. The company is trusted by more than 40,000 companies, over 7,000 funds and SPVs, and over two million equity holders to manage cap tables, compensation, valuations, liquidity, and more. For more information, visit carta.com. Strategic Goodmans LLP (https://Www.goodmans.cq) Canadian Corporate Law Firm Partner Winner Capital (https://winner.capital) Winner Capital is an early stage to growth stage syndicate fund investing across North America --- Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. We host monthly events in more than 600 cities and 125+ countries featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Our monthly fireside chat interviews, startup mixers and annual conferences provide ample opportunities to connect with amazing startups and the people behind them, tap into a strong support network, form meaningful connections and gain inspiration for the startup journey ahead. For more information visit StartupGrind.com or follow us on twitter @StartupGrind. --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-toronto-presents-breakfast-masterclass-goodmans-llp-venture-financing-and-term-sheets/.