Toronto’s vibrant innovation scene was on full display at the Impact Founder Panel + Mixer, an in-person event hosted by Spring and DLA Piper. The gathering brought together founders, investors, and innovators to discuss how early-stage impact companies can scale responsibly and leverage capital for sustainable growth.

The event featured an impressive lineup of speakers, including Keith Ippel (Co-CEO of Spring), Leah Perry (Senior Associate, Whittington Ventures), Jean Olemou (Co-Founder & Principal, GreenDev), and Jotham Chow (Associate, Amplify Capital). The panel was moderated by Chris Pejovic, Partner at DLA Piper. Together, they shared their expertise on protecting intellectual property, developing scalable solutions, and balancing innovation with long-term social impact.

StrategyBrain CTO Kyle attended the session to engage with Toronto’s tech and venture ecosystem. During informal discussions, Kyle exchanged views with panelists on topics such as AI-driven innovation, early-stage funding strategies, and the growing intersection of technology and impact investing. He also shared StrategyBrain’s perspective on how AI automation can help startups improve operational efficiency while maintaining human-centered innovation.