The Founder Institute, the world's largest entrepreneur training and startup launch program, has helped create more than 20 new technology companies from its Toronto chapter in just over a year. Since launching in 2014, the Toronto Founder Institute has contributed greatly to the local startup ecosystem while providing mentorship from some of the top entrepreneurs in the technology industry.
Applications are currently open for the Summer 2015 semester of the Toronto Founder Institute.
While all of the Toronto Founder Institute Graduates are exceptional, there are a few who stood out in the past year. The graduates featured below have all achieved significant milestones in the past year, building meaningful and enduring technology companies aimed at improving the lives of people all over the world.
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Brili, and Founder Pierre Séguin Brili offers a visual schedule to help kids with behavior challenges manage daily routines with real-time parent tracking and rewards. Brili recently competed for the BrightLane Entrepreneur Award. |
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CubbySpot, and Founder Regnard Raquedan CubbySpot is developing a mobile app for parents to help them find the best daycare for their child. The company is a 2015 Tech-I Finalist. |
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Mywedhelper, and Founder Neeti Passi Mywedhelper connects South Asian couples to wedding vendors based on their wedding budget and style to save brides time and money. Mywedhelper is also a winner of the MasterCard Women in Entrepreneurship program. |
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ShapeTrace, and Founder Ernest Yap ShapeTrace Labs develops mobile solutions for construction site teams that uses 3D imaging to prevent errors. The company is the winner of the ninth annual Up-Start! Competition. |
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Uplifter, and Founder Jane Lee Uplifter creates a mobile application to help people achieve greater well-being, through daily motivation, brain-training, and social support. Uplifter recently pitched at TechCrunch’s Meetup + Pitchoff. |
