Shape the next generation
of AI founders

Structured, meaningful mentorship inside Toronto’s AI venture lab.

Give back. Build forward.

We are looking for experienced builders, investors, founders, and domain experts who want to make a genuine difference for early-stage AI founders.

Mentors are matched to founders by sector, stage, and problem type, so every session counts.

The most successful companies were shaped by experienced people willing to give honest feedback.

More Than Advice.

Six ways to plug in. Choose the format that fits your schedule.

Office Hours

MONTHLY

1-on-1 sessions on product, fundraising, technical, or go-to-market.

Pitch Reviews

QUARTERLY

Sit on a small panel reviewing 5–7 founder pitches.

Fireside Chats

1-2 PER YEAR

Share your story with the community — 30-min talk + Q&A.

Workshops

OPTIONAL

Run a focused session on your area — growth, AI product, fundraising.

Founder Matching

ONGOING

Be paired with 1–2 founders for a longer advisory relationship.

Community Events

OPTIONAL

Show up at AI Nights and Demo Days as a community anchor.

Three Advisor Layers. One Operating Capacity.

A layered model that helps founders scale locally, enter new markets, and solve real commercialization problems.

Global Advisors in Residence

Region-specific operators activating pathways into Hong Kong, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore.

Canada Landing & Local Growth

Local venture expertise supporting inbound ventures expanding into Canada.

Founder, Legal & Fractional

Candid founder guidance, IP/regulatory legal, and fractional experts for deeper paid support.

Advisor FAQ

This is a volunteer-based role. In return for your time and expertise, we provide high-level industry recognition, elevated visibility within the ecosystem, and exclusive community access.

Around 2–4 hours per quarter.

Yes — office hours and pitch reviews can run by video.

By sector, stage, and problem type. You see founder profiles before any intro.

Every Hour You Give, Shapes a Founder’s Trajectory