League of Innovators Startup Accelerator

Forbes calls them “YC founders with a dash of Canadian kindness”. Disney dubs them "the new Marvel team nobody's talking about". But you can call them LOI Labs Batch 13 🇨🇦🚀 Meet the next generation of unicorn founders coming out of League of Innovators Startup Accelerator. Don’t be shy if you see them. They don’t bite, we promise. But they will out-build you... P.S. Labs Batch 13 founders, intro yourself in a comment below when you see this! 👇 #startups #entrepreneurship #technology

Cancel your plans. Cuz we just got word that Jake Tyler, co-founder and CEO of Finn AI, will be our next guest speaker for a virtual AMA on December 4th. Under Jake's leadership, Finn AI has become a leading AI-powered virtual assistant platform for banks and credit unions, enhancing digital customer service through conversational AI solutions. Jake's extensive experience in artificial intelligence and financial services has been instrumental in the company's success. Prior to founding Finn AI, he held significant roles, including Director at Brook Intelligence Centre and Senior Consultant at PMSI Consulting. In 2022, Finn AI was acquired by Glia, a leading provider of Digital Customer Service, to deliver turnkey banking virtual assistants for enhanced digital customer service. Founders, mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss this. If you’d like to join these sessions, hit the link in our bio (https://lnkd.in/gti5Kf2V) to fill out a founder application and be notified about our next one. #Entrepreneurship #AI #FinancialServices #Leadership #Innovation

We’re honoured to announce that Eric Janssen, Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at the Ivey Business School, will be our guest speaker for a virtual AMA on December 4th 🥁 With extensive experience as a founder and early-stage employee in venture-backed companies, Eric brings invaluable insights into sales, strategy, and innovation. At Ivey, he serves as the Executive Director of the New Venture Project and has been recognized with the David G. Burgoyne Teaching Award for outstanding impact. Eric continues to be active in the industry as a Limited Partner at Stage 2 Capital and a direct investor and advisor to several start-ups. He also works as a consultant to startups, corporations, as well as charities and non-profits in the areas of growth strategy, sales, management, and go-to-market. We’re eager to learn from Eric’s wealth of experience and insights. Founders, mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss this. If you’d like to join these sessions, hit the link in our bio (https://lnkd.in/gti5Kf2V) to fill out a founder application and be notified about our next one. #Entrepreneurship #Sales #Strategy #Leadership #Innovation

Buckle up, we're stoked to announce that Natalie Cartwright, co-founder and COO of Finn AI (which recently exited to Glia), will be joining us for a virtual AMA on December 4th. Natalie has led Finn AI to become a global leader in AI-driven conversational banking solutions, partnering with major financial institutions worldwide. Her dedication to innovation and ethical technology has significantly impacted the financial industry. We’re eager to learn from Natalie’s experiences and insights. Founders, mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss this! If you’d like to join these sessions, hit the link in our bio to fill out a founder application and be notified about our next one. #Entrepreneurship #Fintech #Leadership #Innovation

We’re thrilled to announce that Shahrzad Rafati, Chairperson and CEO of RHEI Holdings (formerly BBTV), will join us for a virtual AMA on December 4th. Read below to learn how you can watch 🥁 But first. A little bit about her story: Under her leadership, RHEI has become a global leader in the creator economy, reaching over 600 million unique viewers monthly across 150+ countries. Shahrzad is renowned for advancing media-tech while championing diversity and inclusion, achieving a 0% pay gap and 50% BIPOC and female board representation. She also has served on influential boards such as G20 EMPOWER, Hootsuite, and Invest in Canada. We’re excited to learn from Shahrzad’s inspiring journey and insights. Founders, mark your calendars—you don’t want to miss this! If you’d like to join these sessions, hit the link in our bio (https://lnkd.in/gti5Kf2V ) to fill out a founder application and be notified about our next one. #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Technology #CreatorEconomy

Mark the calendar. On December 4th, we’re excited to welcome back Hootsuite and League of Innovators Founder, Ryan Holmes, to give a virtual talk on “Scaling Your Sales and Marketing in a World of AI” ☕️ This talk will be for our Boost 2024 Founder Cohort, which are founders that have achieved $100K or more in revenue with their ventures. If you’d like to join these type of sessions, hit the link in our bio (https://lnkd.in/gti5Kf2V) to fill out a founder application so you can be notified about our next one. #startups #technology #entrepreneurship

We’re excited to announce that Jake Karls, Co-Founder and Chief Rainmaker of Mid-Day Squares, will join us for a virtual AMA on December 4th 🍫 Under Jake's leadership, Mid-Day Squares has revolutionized the chocolate industry by creating the first functional chocolate bar, combining indulgence with health benefits. Their innovative approach includes transparent storytelling and reality-show-style documentation of their entrepreneurial journey, which has garnered a dedicated fan base and significant media attention. Jake's commitment to authenticity and bold marketing strategies has propelled Mid-Day Squares to rapid growth, with products now available in thousands of stores across North America. His entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to being unapologetically himself have earned him recognition, including being named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in the Food & Drink category. Founders, mark your calendars—you don’t want to miss this! If you’d like to join these sessions, hit the link in our bio (https://lnkd.in/gti5Kf2V) to fill out a founder application and be notified about our next one. #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Technology

Calling all women in tech and entrepreneurship! Join us for an empowering event hosted by Firehood Ventures, designed to inspire and equip founders, investors, and aspiring leaders. Event Highlights: - Fireside Chat with Danielle Graham, General Partner of Phoenix Fire and co-founder of The Firehood. - Speed pitching with live feedback from angel investors (plus potential investment opportunities!). - Open networking to connect with like-minded trailblazers. Meet your hosts, Liv & Cindy, and moderator Tashuka Shah, as they guide you through an evening of learning, pitching, and building meaningful connections. Agenda: 6:00 PM: Arrival & Welcome 6:30 PM: Fireside Chat & Pitch 101 7:30 PM: Breakout Sessions & Pitch Competition 8:00 PM: Networking Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your skills, grow your network, and join a community dedicated to uplifting women in tech and venture capital. Register before it's too late...  #WomenInTech #Entrepreneurship #FirehoodVentures #WomenWhoLead

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Big day for LOI alumni Kaito Cunningham, cofounder of Utopia Labs, as him and his team announced being acqui-hired by Coinbase 👏 The Utopia team announced a couple days ago that they'll be joining Coinbase "to accelerate onchain payments". In Katio's own words, he said "I believe that Coinbase is incredibly well equipped to accelerate the adoption of stablecoins, and I couldn't be more thrilled to join them given the flywheel of USDC, Coinbase Wallet and Base." All the best on the new journey ahead, Kaito, Pryc, Alexander and Jason 🎉 #startups #entrepreneurship #technology