University of Toronto Venture Club (UTVC)

Over the past few years, we’ve spoken with dozens of students and early professionals who share the same ambition from many elite universities across North America. They want to work in venture capital. They want to become serious individual investors as LPs or Angels. They want to build startups. But after months of networking and searching, many quietly admit the same frustration: They don’t really know what this space actually looks like on a daily basis, or what skills are required to enter it. Universities build strong academic foundations from universities. Students learn economics, finance, statistics, and strategy. But analyzing a startup’s market size, stress-testing assumptions, modeling a pre-revenue company, or participating in an investment discussion are rarely taught in a structured, transferable way. There is a gap between learning about business and operating inside venture environments. 📚The Applied Venture & Business Analysis Program was designed to bridge that gap. Rather than emphasizing academic theory, Venture8 Institute focuses on applied decision-making within venture capital and high-growth startup contexts. The curriculum includes: • Introduction to Venture Capital • Startup & Market Analysis • Startup Due Diligence • Financial Modelling for Startups • Post-Investment & Portfolio Strategy • Industry Context & Ecosystem Analysis Participants learn how investors assess opportunities, how startups validate product-market fit, how TAM/SAM/SOM frameworks are applied in real analysis, and how risk is evaluated under uncertainty. The program is also case-based. Participants analyze companies, write structured memos, simulate investment discussions, and engage in applied projects alongside startup and venture environments. This is structured training for those serious about venture, capital markets, startup operations, consulting, or investment-oriented careers. The objective is simple: To move from theoretical knowledge to applied competence. Detailed curriculum structure, admission standards, scholarship tiers, and performance-based work term placements for qualifying candidates are available on our website for prospective applicants. https://lnkd.in/ePPqz3v8

🚀 Calling all growth-stage founders! Applications for NEXT Founders are officially open! If you’re a Canadian entrepreneur leading a scalable, high-growth venture and ready to accelerate your business to the next level, this is your moment. NEXT Founders offers flexible, world-class entrepreneurial education, mentorship from top leaders and a powerful network, all tailored around your goals and your venture’s needs. This program is designed for founders who already have traction and are looking for the support, insights, and connections to build a world-class company. NEXT Founders is open to ventures from all industries. ✅ Learn from top faculty and industry experts ✅ Plug into Canada’s strongest entrepreneurial network ✅ Access events, community and strategic opportunities that fuel growth 🗓️ Apply by March 5th — don’t miss your chance to join the next cohort of game-changing founders! Apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ggfjG3v Alexandra McGregor Kyle J Winters Mischa Hamara Stephania Stefanakou Fletcher McLaughlin Josh Domingues Reza Satchu Ajay Agrawal #NEXTFounders #Entrepreneurship #StartupGrowth #Founders

Christmas Eve 🎄 Today I stopped by a few of our clinic partners and dropped off small, customized gifts from the TalkToMedi team, just to say thank you. While many are heading into the holidays, so many physicians and healthcare staff are still working today, caring for patients and keeping clinics running. Huge respect and gratitude to every frontline healthcare worker on call this evening. Our team is working too: quietly building, fixing, and improving, because healthcare doesn’t stop, and the tools supporting it shouldn’t either. All of this is for one goal: building a safer, smarter, and more empathetic voice-of-care communication portal for Canadian healthcare. Merry Christmas 🎄 Wishing you a truly rested and happy holiday. #Entrepreneurship #DigitalHealth #VoiceAI #CanadianHealthcare #HealthcareHeroes #FoundersLife #Gratitude #MerryChristmas

Toronto AI founders & builders, this is your last chance to experience NEXT AI Toronto in person this year. 👀 We’re hosting our final NEXT AI Toronto Open House on Monday, December 1, 5:00–7:00 PM ET in Toronto. Here’s what to expect: - A candid look at the NEXT AI 2026 cohort and how the program actually works day-to-day - Deep dive into the application process and what we look for in founders - Time for your questions about building and scaling AI ventures in Canada - Networking with the NEXT AI community over food & conversations We’re especially excited to welcome back alumni guest speakers from the 2025 Toronto cohort: Mostafa Najafiyazdi - CEO of Xubin Aerospace, Josh Robinson, MBA - CEO at DataCoach, Bryn Davis Williams Co-Founder of DOUBL and Devyn Olin - CEO of @Cache .They’ll be sharing real, unfiltered lessons from their time in the program and what’s happened since. If you’re serious about building an AI startup in 2026, this is the room you’ll want to be in. Applications for the 2026 cohort close on December 10th – don’t wait to get your questions answered. 🔗 Save your spot: https://luma.com/ybf4zmci #NEXTAI #NEXTCanada #AIStartups #TorontoTech #Founders

The University of Toronto Venture Club (UTVC) is excited to welcome Dave Kim, Head of Industry at TikTok Canada, for an exclusive Fireside Chat. 📅 Date: Friday, Nov 21, 2025 🕕 Time: 5PM - 6PM 📍 Location: University of Toronto St. George Campus in-person session 📢 Topic: Digital Innovation and Digital Career Full meeting details will be shared with registered participants ahead of the event. Please register via this google form link: https://lnkd.in/epUSaDe8 As a senior leader at TikTok Canada, Dave oversees Dining & Beverage Partnerships while spearheading the integration of AI solutions across the company's nationwide teams. With over a decade of experience driving digital transformation, Dave has built and executed go-to-market strategies at Cineplex, managed partnerships with Samsung, LG, Roku, Best Buy, Uber, and Indigo, and led Cineplex’s IT cultural transformation program. A University of Toronto alumnus (B.Sc., Honours), Dave’s career also includes leadership roles at Bell Media and Canwest, where he championed innovation at the intersection of media, technology, and business strategy. We invite you to join us for this special event and gain valuable perspectives from Dave's extensive leadership experience in digital innovation and commerce. We look forward to your participation and thank you for supporting!

🔥 It’s official: NEXT AI applications for the 2026 Cohort open today! For ambitious builders turning cutting-edge AI into real products, you’ll get: • Expert mentorship & founder community • Product + GTM support • Access to customers & investors • Workshops and resources to scale Applications close on December 10th, 2025. Visit our website to learn more about the program: https://lnkd.in/dpPZvxw #NEXTAI #NEXTCanada #GenerativeAI #MachineLearning #StartupLife

Not every founder needs VC — sometimes $1K–3K makes all the difference In Canada, so many founders build cashflow-driven businesses — from Shopify stores to creative digital ventures. The challenge? Traditional VC doesn’t back them, and banks move too slowly. That’s why, thanks to our sponsor Clickspaces Inc., UTVC is piloting a new way to help: small exploratory cheques of $1K–$3K CAD for early-stage founders. We are particularly interested in: - Student and alumni founders from the University of Toronto community  - Early-stage entrepreneurs with demonstrated product-market traction  - Cashflow-positive businesses that require short-term working capital This isn’t about chasing unicorns — it’s about helping entrepreneurs cover inventory, ads, or short-term working capital and grow sustainably. If you’re a founder looking to connect with our investment team, reach out at https://lnkd.in/eBxQgE9Z Disclaimer: UTVC is not a registered investment fund. All investments are made independently by Clickspaces Inc. on a case-by-case basis.

Incredibly excited to welcome David Höhl, one of the youngest European VC Partners (Interface Capital), as 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 to the EWOR team He invested in companies such as 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐜𝐨, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐲𝐱𝐞𝐫. 10% of the investments he made surpassed a $200M valuation in 3 years, resulting in Interface being one of the top 1% performing funds in the 2022 vintage. Prior to this, David 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝 and 𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 0 𝐭𝐨 $3𝐌 𝐀𝐑𝐑. I couldn't imagine a better person for the role. David, your energy is unmatched and I'm so grateful and excited for the years to come. Thank you for the trust.

Join Us for a Special Fireside Chat with David Höhl! After building growth teams at four early-stage startups and working in banking, David started Interface Capital in 2022 with Christian Reber (Wunderlist, Pitch) and Niklas Jansen (Blinkist). Interface Fund I is off to a strong start — currently ranking in the top 1% of 2022 vintage funds. As the sole full-time team member, David became a Partner at 28, sourced 30% of our portfolio, and brought two LPs on board. Their companies have gone on to raise follow-on rounds from top-tier firms like Sequoia, a16z, Lightspeed, and Creandum. In the coming weeks, David will be launching his own hedge fund. This is your chance to hear firsthand about his journey, insights on venture capital and strategy, and his perspective on building world-class portfolios. 📅 Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025 🕕 Time: Germany @ 2pm; Melbourne @ 10pm; Toronto @ 8am 📍 Location: Virtual via Zoom Spots are limited — register now and secure your place! I would like to thank you Sasha Cormier Simola for this amazing opportunity and Melbourne Venture Club for collaborating on this! Link to register: https://lnkd.in/eCVRM8xX or please message me to have your name included!