CIX Summit • Canadian Innovation Exchange (Powered by Elevate) had the city buzzing all day, and by the time people started rolling into the Afterparty, you could feel it right away. The room filled up fast, the music was up, drinks were flowing, and everywhere you turned, someone was mid-conversation, mid-intro, or pulling someone else into the circle. What made it so good was the mix. A lot of people came straight from #CIXSummit and kept the momentum going. But plenty of others came just for the Afterparty, which made the room feel even better. It wasn’t one lane. It was founders, investors, operators, builders, job seekers, people catching up, people meeting for the first time, people saying “I’ve been meaning to meet you” and actually doing it. And it wasn’t just Toronto. There were people in from Ottawa, Vancouver, St. Catharines, and all over the city. After a full day of CIX, people still wanted to show up, stay out, and keep talking. That tells you everything. The energy felt electric, but easy. Just a lot of smart, ambitious people genuinely happy to be in the same room. Founders were swapping stories with other founders. Builders were meeting people who might become their next team, next role, or next opportunity. Investors were connecting in a way that felt way more natural than the usual formal setup. A lot of good conversations. A lot of “you should know this person.” A lot of people left with more than they came with. That’s the value of nights like this. Big thank you as well to Fasken Emerging Tech and GuruLink for helping power the night. Check out what’s coming up on the TechTO events calendar: luma.com/TechTO-Events #TechTO #CIX #TorontoTech #Startups #Founders #CanadianTech #TechEvents
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