​Ripple Ventures, Index Exchange, TD Innovation Partners, and Deel are convening an intention group of Toronto’s most ambitious founders—those tackling the most entrenched challenges in legacy industries. This private gathering is designed for those driving real change in complex markets.

​Expect thought-provoking conversations, strategic connections, and an intimate setting with fellow founders who share your vision for transforming traditional sectors.

​NOTE: Only approved guests through Luma will be accepted into the event.

​Agenda

​5:00 - Doors Open

​5:30 - Opening Remarks

​5:45 - Fireside Chat with Founders Building in Legacy Industries

• ​Justin Sky (Co-founder & CEO at Rose Rocket - Series B, trucking management software)

• ​Jenna Earnshaw (Co-founder & COO at Wisedocs - Series A, healthcare/insurance medical billing)

• ​Nauman Hafeez (Co-founder & CEO at NetNow - Seed, trade credit application for construction)

• ​Cole MacDonald (Co-founder & CTO at Mero Technologies - Seed, commercial facility analytics for property managers)

• ​Moderated by: Matt Cohen (Managing Partner at Ripple Ventures)

​6:30 - Deep Dive into Deel's Growth Story

• ​Meltem Kuran Berkowitz (Head of Growth at Deel)

• ​Mayuran Yogarajah (Head of iX Labs and founding CTO at Index Exchange)

​7:15 - Founder Networking (alcoholic drinks and light bites will be served)

​Meet Your Hosts
About Ripple Ventures

​​Ripple Ventures is the go-to, early-stage partner for founders building transformative B2B software that modernizes legacy industries and workflows. As one of the earliest and most impactful investors, we focus on leading rounds in Canada’s top pre-seed startups while strategically reserving a portion of our fund to co-invest with leading US firms that share our vision.

​About IX Labs

​IX Labs invests in technology-first startups led by mission-focused leaders who want to change the status quo.

​We invest in pre-seed and seed-stage fintech, agtech, and internet-of-things (IoT) startups using data and artificial intelligence to solve problems. We believe in taking calculated risks in technology companies that share our passion and commitment to disrupt large, underserved markets.

​About Deel

​Deel is a global people platform that provides an all-in-one solution for companies to manage their distributed teams worldwide. Deel simplifies global hiring, payroll, HR, IT, performance management, and immigration support across 150+ countries, enabling organizations to scale their operations compliantly. By consolidating these functions into a single platform, Deel helps companies onboard employees, run global payroll, provision IT equipment, track performance, and support talent relocation - all while maintaining full compliance with local regulations.

​About TD Innovation Partners

​TDIP is a new full-service team providing bespoke, high-touch banking and financing solutions in support of technology and innovation companies at all stages. TDIP offers a broad suite of services to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by technology entrepreneurs, from banking and lending products to principal investments and private banking solutions

​Get in Touch

​For any questions about the event, please email Katie Ko (katie@rippleventures.com). Thank you!