Off The Record Stage June 27th @ TechTO HQ

​Builder stories that will inspire yet, never leave this room

​​Introducing the Off The Record Series – where the most compelling founder stories are told for the very first time.

​​This "apply to attend" gathering is not your typical speaker series. We’re curating an exceptional group of Tech Founders only — just peers who truly understand the grind.

​​We’ve handpicked a lineup of bold, accomplished Founders including some from our Peerscale community who are stepping out from behind the headlines to give you raw, unfiltered access to the real story — the highs, the heartbreaks, and everything in between.

​​These aren’t stories you’ve read in TechCrunch or heard on stage — they’re never-before-shared, behind-the-scenes truths from Founders leading companies with $30M+ in average revenues.

​​This is your chance to be in the room with a highly curated audience of high-promise tech Founders, learning from those who’ve scaled the mountain and are ready to share what it really took to get there.

​​No filters. No fluff. Just real talk, real insights — and only for those building

​Agenda

​​​9:00–9:10AM | Opening Remarks

​​9:10–10:00AM | Susan Groeneveld, CEO & Founder at Sylvester.ai

​​10:00–10:50 AM | Ron Spreeuwenberg, CEO at Societ

​​​10:50–11:00 AM | Closing Remarks

​Featured Speakers

​Ron is the CEO of Societ, he is now transforming the nonprofit sector by providing powerful tech solutions that help charities and nonprofits grow their impact. Societ’s suite of products—including Glass Register donation forms, Sumac nonprofit CRM, and My Board View—serves organizations in over 40 countries, enabling them to optimize fundraising and operations in an increasingly digital world. Ron’s expertise in scaling mission-driven companies and integrating cutting-edge technology makes Societ a game-changer for nonprofits looking to navigate the evolving digital landscape.

​Susan Groeneveld is the founder of Sylvester.ai and WS, with 20+ years of experience in AI, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Sylvester.ai uses machine learning to predict and prevent pet health issues, while WS helps mid-to-large companies grow through data-driven, customer-focused strategies. She has co-founded several ventures in agriculture and pet care, including Cat Healthy, which enhances the well-being of cats and their owners. A graduate of the Birthing of Giants Fellowship, she is driven by a mission to collaborate with top innovators to create lasting impact for people, animals, and the planet.

​Thank You To Our Sponsor

​Schulich School of Business, York University

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​Important Note: This event is by invite only for Founders of technology companies. You will be required to share more information about yourself in order to be accepted to join the event. Only those who receive approval will be admitted on the day of the event.

​We are officially part of Toronto Tech Week 2025, a weeklong citywide collection of events to connect and celebrate the builders. June 23 → June 27, 2025 | torontotechweek.com.