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🌍 Canada’s tech ecosystem is rapidly evolving. As AI reshapes our work and the rules of leadership are rewritten, the question remains: Who gets to build, decide, and lead? Join Koru & Fig on March 10 at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan for an evening of bold ideas and candid conversations: Women in Tech: AI, Money and the Myth of Merit. We are bringing together founders and executives for two headline panels that dive into urgent issues in innovation today: 🖼️ The Myth of Meritocracy – Redefining Leadership and Opportunity Featuring: myself, Seema Lakhani (Ex-Wattpad) & Jackie Hanson (Sprout Family) In this panel, we'll unpack: Is "merit" truly neutral? We'll discuss how systems of power shape hiring and leadership evaluation, and why the current pullback on DEI makes redesigning these systems more critical than ever. 💰 Can AI Help Us Build Better Financial Habits? Featuring: Monisha Sharma (Fig) Eva Wong (Borrowell) & Lisa Hannam (Neo Financial) In this panel, we'll unpack: From budgeting apps to credit monitoring, AI is everywhere. Our experts will discuss how intelligent systems are influencing financial behaviour and how we can design tech that genuinely empowers consumers. 🤝 The evening concludes with high-impact networking where attendees can connect with folks across fintech, AI, and the broader innovation community over refreshments. This isn't just a routine panel; it’s a curated forum to elevate women leaders and drive real change. 📅 When: March 10 | 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM 📍 Where: OTPP, 160 Front Street W, Toronto 🎟️ Register here: https://luma.com/a1pwlp7j #IWD2026 #WomenInTech #Fintech #AI #Leadership #NetworkingEvent #TorontoTech

🚀 At Koru, we’re looking for a Full Stack Developer to join our team. But we aren’t just looking for a set of skills - we’re looking for a specific mindset. We want folks who: ✨ Take comfort in navigating ambiguity. You don’t need a 50-page SOP to get started. You’re okay with "we’ll figure it out as we go" because you trust your ability to find the solution. ✨ Are unapologetically scrappy. You’re a problem-solver by nature. Whether it’s a tight deadline or a technical hurdle, you find a way to make it happen with the tools at hand. ✨ Want to make a big impact every single day. We operate as a small, tight-knit team. There are no "cogs in the machine" here. Every decision you make and every project you touch will move the needle for our venture. Why Koru? 🏗️ We give our people the space to own their work. If you want the autonomy to create, and influence the direction of what we build, this is the place for you. Think you’re the right fit? Check out the full details and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gPQiy8cr Know someone who fits this description? Tag them in the comments! 👇 #Hiring #VentureBuilding #CareerOpportunity #Koru #DevJobs #Innovation

🚀 Huge kudos to our portfolio company FYLD on the achievement of this milestone! We can't wait to see what you do next.

🚀 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of BillieAI! Today marks a major milestone in how legal teams manage outside counsel spend with the introduction of a smarter, faster, and more transparent way to review legal invoices. For too long, legal bill review has been manual, time-consuming, and inconsistent, making it hard to enforce billing guidelines and gain clear visibility into one of the largest operational costs teams face. That’s where BillieAI steps in.  • An AI-powered legal bill review platform that helps teams review invoices accurately and consistently.  • Built with 15+ years of legal experience enforcing billing guidelines.  • Designed to deliver clear, defensible insights into legal spend so finance and legal teams can act with confidence. We couldn’t be more excited to see how BillieAI helps organizations unlock transparency and control in their legal operations. If you’re responsible for managing outside counsel spend and feel the current approach isn’t working, reach out or comment below.

Starting off the new year with some exciting news 🎉! We’re thrilled to welcome Nick Romano as the Founding CEO of DataBraid. Nick brings over 20 years of experience building and scaling enterprise tech companies across SaaS and deep tech. We’re excited to have Nick lead DataBraid into its next chapter as we build the future of connected insurance.

New year. New ventures. 🚀 Koru is kicking off 2026 by hiring a Full Stack Developer to help us build bold ideas from 0→1. In this role, you’ll design and develop web and mobile products end-to-end, working across the full stack (front-end, backend, cloud, data, and emerging AI capabilities). You’ll rapidly prototype MVPs, evolve them into production-grade platforms, and partner closely with founders, designers, and operators to shape both the product and the venture itself. Backed by the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, Koru offers a rare blend of startup velocity and institutional scale. You’ll work across industries, apply modern frameworks and cloud technologies, and grow your applied AI skills — all while helping launch the next generation of disruptive companies. If you’re energized by ambiguity, thrive in scrappy build phases, and want to start 2026 by creating real impact, we’d love to hear from you. 👉 Apply now and help us build what’s next https://lnkd.in/eu6PyZq4

🌿 Our portfolio company, Fig, is looking to bring on a Chief of Staff who can help unlock the next phase of scale. Recently recognized as Consumer Lender of the Year 2024, Fig is reshaping how Canadians access credit - pairing the agility of a high-velocity startup with the backing of Fairstone Bank and the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan. It’s a unique platform where innovation, institutional strength, and venture-building discipline converge. This Montreal-based role is a strategic force multiplier for Fig's CEO - driving operational clarity, orchestrating cross-functional execution, and enabling the organization to move with precision. The ideal candidate thrives in high-growth environments, anticipates needs before they surface, and brings the professional rigour required to operate seamlessly across both startup and corporate landscapes. If you’re energized by the opportunity to influence company-wide priorities, shape operational discipline, and serve as a trusted strategic partner at the executive level, the Fig team would love to connect. 👉 Explore the role and apply today: https://lnkd.in/eRjh5xxq

We're thrilled to welcome Kailah Bharath to our team as our newest Director of Go-to-Market! 🚀 In this role, they’ll architect data-driven GTM strategies across B2B and B2C, drive full-funnel acquisition and experimentation, and translate market insights into scalable action. We’re energized by the expertise and leadership Kailah brings to our team and excited for the impact they'll make.

Senior Product leader friends - join us for our final 2025 Toronto Product Management Association hang at the Koru office on Dec 4th. Grab breakfast with peers who lead Product at startups, scaleups and enterprises in the city. Grab a ticket before they sell out. Hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/e-3jyNzX

🚀 We’re expanding the Koru team and we’re looking for a Full Stack Developer to help architect the future. At Koru, we operate at the intersection of disruptive innovation and institutional scale. As a first-of-its-kind venture studio backed by the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, we catalyze new businesses across OTPP’s global portfolio, moving from zero to one with precision, velocity, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Since 2019, we’ve launched 10 ventures across diverse industries, and we’re accelerating our build pipeline. This role sits at the heart of that mandate. 🌐 The Opportunity We’re seeking a senior full stack engineer who thrives in high-ambiguity environments, seamlessly navigates between rapid experimentation and enterprise-grade delivery, and brings a systems-level perspective to product development. 🔧 Core capabilities we’re looking for - End-to-end product development expertise — from concept to MVP to commercialization - Broad technical fluency across modern frameworks (React, JS, Python/Node, SQL, APIs, AWS, GitHub) - Experience shipping products in startup or greenfield contexts - Strength in architecture, design trade-offs, cloud deployments, and engineering excellence - A growth-ready mindset in applied AI/LLM technologies — from prompt engineering to RAG workflows - The ability to flex between scrappy prototyping and robust production delivery If you’re energized by building what doesn’t yet exist, let’s talk. 👉 Explore the full role and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gzmqnYZK CC: Juan Musleh Craig Fitzpatrick