FoundersBoost Toronto
6-week mentor-driven pre-accelerator program with weekly focus sessions, one-on-one mentorship, expert speakers, and pitch coaching. Includes local Demo Day and Global Investor Showcase access.
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FoundersBoost Toronto
We find the best founders globally and prepare them for accelerators, investment and revenue.
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Overview
FoundersBoost is a 6-week pre-accelerator program to help startups build their pitch and network in Toronto. It’s fully run and mentored by volunteers from the community who are excited to give back to the next generation of founders, and we take no fees or equity from the startup. The Toronto chapter primarily focuses on early-stage B2B Saas companies.
Type
Not-for-profit
Regions
Ontario (ON)
Classification
Industries
General/industry agnostic
Services offered
- Discounted and/or free professional services (legal, accounting, bookkeeping, etc.)
- Free educational events or programming (ie. lunch and learns)
- Mentorship and access to advisors
BAI Positioning
Foundations & Ecosystem-Buildingmedium confidence
Build the entrepreneurial foundations and an innovation platform for ventures and founders to build from
Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).
DisclosureBAI type is CAIN’s inferred classification based on available data. It has not been confirmed by the member unless otherwise indicated.
Learn more about the four BAI types →Programs
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Leadership
Bradey Arsenault
CTO, Co-Founder, Strategy
Jeby James
CTO
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