{"id":14523,"date":"2026-03-31T14:00:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T18:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/?post_type=mec-events&#038;p=14523"},"modified":"2026-03-31T14:00:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T18:00:34","slug":"early-stage-b2b-founders-funders-breakfast-at-toronto-techweek","status":"publish","type":"mec-events","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/events\/early-stage-b2b-founders-funders-breakfast-at-toronto-techweek\/","title":{"rendered":"Early-Stage B2B Founders &#038; Funders Breakfast at Toronto TechWeek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"StructuredModuleRenderer_structuredContent__k7mNB StructuredModuleRenderer_text__GaXOv\" data-testid=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"\">\u200bIn collaboration with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/?utm_source=luma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">YSpace<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thebea.co\/?utm_source=luma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Black Entrepreneurship Alliance<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forumvc.com\/?utm_source=luma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Forum Venture<\/a>s is hosting the Early-Stage B2B Founders &amp; Funders Breakfast as part of Toronto TechWeek 2026. This is a curated, inclusive event specifically for entrepreneurs and VCs across B2B startup space to connect, get inspired, and have a great time!<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">\u200b<strong>\u200bWhy Attend?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">\u200bKick off day two of Toronto TechWeek over breakfast and coffee, meet amazing people in a relaxed, low-pressure setting.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">\u200b\u200bEngage with a community of peers and industry leaders who recognize the importance of diversity in tech.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">\u200bDiscover shared interests that unlock opportunities for partnerships, investments, and collaborations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">\u200b\u200bGain insights &amp; knowledge that could shape the trajectory of your startup or investment journey.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">\u200bBenefit from a balanced ratio of founders and funders\u2014ensuring every conversation is mutual, engaging, and ripe with opportunity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\">\u200b<strong>\ud83d\udd12\u00a0<\/strong>Location: Fashion District, Toronto (venue details shared upon RSVP)<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcc5 Date: May 26 (during Toronto TechWeek 2026)<br \/>\n<strong>\u2615\u00a0<\/strong>Breakfast &amp; coffee are included!<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">\u200b<strong>Who Should Attend?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">\u200b<strong>\u200b<\/strong>Pre-seed to Series A B2B founders, especially those who identify as BIPOC, Women+, disabled, and\/or LGBTQIA.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">\u200bInvestors wanting access to diverse ideas and early opportunities in B2B software, SaaS, and AI<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u200bIn collaboration with\u00a0YSpace\u00a0and\u00a0Black Entrepreneurship Alliance,\u00a0Forum Ventures is hosting the Early-Stage B2B Founders &amp; Funders Breakfast as part of Toronto TechWeek 2026. 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