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Some rooms give you business cards. This one gave people something better. Yesterday, our Growth Table dinner brought together over 30 founders leading companies at $3M+ in revenue or venture-backed. No one was pretending to have it figured out. The room was honest. The kind of dinner where one person shares something they're stuck on and the whole table leans in because everyone's been there in some version. The themes that surfaced - hiring for the next stage, making real decisions about AI inside the business, expanding into new markets without losing focus, fundraising in a tighter environment - weren't abstract. These were live operating questions from people in the middle of it. What makes these work is curation. Not just getting smart people into a room, but getting the right people into a room. Same stage. Similar pressure. Enough trust to skip the polished version and get to what's true. The feedback we kept hearing after people left was the same: they hadn't had a conversation like that in a while. Not because the information was new, but because the honesty was. Thanks to Sage, RBCx, Boast, and BDC for making a night like this possible. And to every founder who showed up and shared openly, that's what makes this ecosystem worth building. #Founders #Scaleups #CanadianTech #TechTO #Leadership #StartupGrowth #Hiring #AIinBusiness #Fundraising #FounderCommunity #PeerLearning #StartupEcosystem

Last night we hosted our first Quarterly Dinner of the year with the Peerscale community. Despite a snowy Toronto evening, the room was full - and fully engaged. What stood out was how quickly the night shifted from a dinner to something more intentional. The conversation became a community open mic: leaders speaking candidly about decisions in progress, trade-offs without clear answers, and the weight that comes with leading at this stage. No stage. No decks. Conversations stayed private. Just CEOs and C-level leaders in a private, safe, confidential space, sharing context you do not put on slides or social feeds - because everyone in the room already understands it. This is the direction we are taking Peerscale this year. More curated rooms. More high-signal conversations. Less noise. When the room is right, the value is obvious - and the conversations go where they need to. Grateful to the leaders who made the time last night. This is how trust-based communities are built. Learn more: peerscale.com

Calling all growth-stage founders! Scaling past the early stage means facing a whole new set of challenges and opportunities. Join us on November 5 at the Growth Table: Ottawa Edition, hosted during the SAAS NORTH Conference, for an evening of honest conversations and peer connection with founders who’ve been there. What to expect: 🥂 An intimate dinner with fellow growth-stage founders. 💬 Open, peer-led discussion - no panels, no slides, just honest conversation. 🤝 Meaningful connections + actionable insights on scaling teams, fundraising, and building sustainable culture. ⚡ A chance to recharge and refocus with leaders who are walking the same path. If you’re leading a growth-stage company and ready to share, learn, and connect with peers who truly get it...this is your seat at the table. 👉 Reserve your spot now: https://lnkd.in/gkJqnBca A huge thank-you to our partners Sage and TIMIA Capital for their support in bringing this dinner to life. cc: Marie Chevrier Schwartz, Megha Kandoi, ERIC SLEETH, Michael Wallace #Peerscale #TechTO #GrowthTable #Founders #Leadership #StartupGrowth #ScaleUp #Networking

🌟  Big news! Peerscale just got a major refresh! Scaling a company shouldn’t mean scaling alone. Since our founding, we’ve been committed to fostering a community where tech leaders can share experiences, challenges, and triumphs. We’re excited to unveil our refreshed identity - a new logo, color, and tagline that reflect who we are and the values that guide us: Truth, Trust, and Traction. This rebrand is more than a visual update. It embodies our commitment to providing a curated, high-caliber experience where founders and executives can make informed decisions, build meaningful connections, and drive impactful growth. We’re proud of the journey we’ve shared with our members and look forward to continuing to scale together. Explore our new look and learn more at www.peerscale.com. #Peerscale #TechTO #Leadership #BrandRelaunch #TechCommunity #ScalingTogether #TruthTrustTraction #Entrepreneurship #GrowthMindset

We’re evolving, and we can’t wait to show you what’s next. Stay tuned - the best is yet to come. #Peerscale #TechTO

Our CEO Marie Chevrier Schwartz covers the two elements of AI transformation our leaders have to be thinking about right now: 1. How will AI transform my industry 2. How will AI transform my internal operations Both of these are hot topics at Peerscale roundtables.

We are still energized from our Peerscale Quarterly Dinner on April 24th at Terroni! ✨ It was an unforgettable evening filled with: 💬 Meaningful conversations 🤝 New connections 💡 Thought-provoking insights The feedback has been incredible — here’s just a glimpse: ⭐ “One of the best quarterly events ever!” 🎤 “Authentic conversations you don’t often hear.” ⚡ “The panel discussion was impressive, and the energy in the room was outstanding.” 💖 “It was incredible to be with the group — such a special community.” A huge thank you to our amazing guest speakers — Ali Asaria, Siri Agrell, and Allen Lau — for setting the tone for such an inspiring night. 🙌 We are so proud of the energy, the openness, and the meaningful connections that were made. We can't wait to see what’s next as we continue to grow the TechTO Peerscale community! Photos: Sean Pollock #Peerscale #Leadership #Networking #Entrepreneurship #Community #GrowthMindset

🔥 From Founding to Fortune 🔥 We’re thrilled to feature a powerhouse keynote session at this year’s Peerscale Annual Retreat 2025! Join us for an inspiring fireside chat with Mike Wessinger, Co-Founder & Executive Chair of PointClickCare, and Matthew Leibowitz, Co-Founder & Managing General Partner at Plaza Ventures. These two visionary leaders will share the raw, real story behind one of Canada’s most impactful tech success stories — from early startup struggles to becoming a healthtech giant. Expect insights on: ✅ Building lasting founder-investor relationships ✅ Scaling a mission-driven business ✅ What it really takes to grow — and sustain — long-term success 👉 This session is exclusive to Peerscale members — a unique opportunity for Canada’s top tech leaders to gain actionable wisdom from those who’ve built and backed some of the country’s most successful companies. #PeerscaleRetreat #Leadership #Startups #TechFounders #PointClickCare #VC #FiresideChat #ScalingTech @TechTO

One of the most powerful parts of the TechTO Peerscale Annual Retreat? Our members sharing their own journeys — openly, honestly, and with the community that gets it. This year, we’re thrilled to welcome Kevin Kliman, co-founder and CEO of Humi, as he shares his story of building, scaling, and ultimately exiting through Humi’s recent acquisition by Employment Hero. Kevin’s journey is a true reflection of the PeerScale spirit — 🚀 Bold moves 🤝 Candid leadership lessons 🎯 Strategic growth and resilience 🏁 A successful exit grounded in vision and culture We can’t wait for this session — and the many other moments of vulnerability, wisdom, and connection that make the retreat so special. #PeerScale #PeerScaleRetreat #KevinKliman #FounderJourney #ScaleUp #ExitStrategy #CanadianTech #Leadership #StartupLife #Entrepreneurship

We are excited to announce one of our Keynote Presentations at the Upcoming Peerscale Members Retreat! Join industry leaders Eldon Sprickerhoff and J.Paul Haynes, P.Eng. as they share invaluable insights on the leadership evolution required to scale a company to unicorn status. This candid fireside chat will explore the critical moment when founders must step back, hire external leadership, and shift their focus from day-to-day operations to strategic growth. They’ll discuss navigating challenges like toxic partnerships, balancing personal ambitions with the company’s needs, and making tough decisions that drive success. Packed with real-world advice and actionable strategies, this session is a must-attend for TechTO Peerscale members looking to overcome leadership hurdles and unlock their business’s full potential. #PeerscaleAnnualRetreat #BlueMountain