We believe that there is no better way to connect with people than breaking bread! So we headed to Terroni, had a wonderful meal, and broke down the financial landscape and options for immigrant entrepreneurs in Canada.
PORCH is a part of Toronto Tech Week in June to bring you the biggest exclusive dinner we have hosted to date!
60 PEOPLE at Terroni Adelaide on June 23rd.
We believe that there is no better way to connect with people than breaking bread.
This will be an exclusive, invite-only dinner and night to celebrate incredible international entrepreneurs, share stories, learn from one another, and of course, have some delicious Italian food.
We are looking for a couple great organizations to join us in hosting!
Great brand association and awareness/impressions
Help us host / moderate an awesome dinner discussion
Free tickets
Let us know if you want to get involved!
The best way to kickoff a week of tech? PICNIC!!
We are collaborating with Canada Startup Association to run the 2nd Annual PORCH Picnic and a kickoff to an awesome week of events in Toronto!
We always talk about the importance of work-life balance, so turn that computer off and come unwind, play some cornhole, and enjoy the sunshine (hopefully) in Toronto.
βBring your picnic blankets, your favourite snacks, and your sunniest smiles.
βIt's not all games and food though β we will be hosting Pitch in the Park! More info on the event page.
100+ immigrant entrepreneurs, founders, and professionals from 30+ countries.
π Culinary Showcase β everyone brings a dish that represents where you are from! π² Fun and Games π Great People πΈ Photo Booth Fun π·Delicious Beverages π Raffles & Giveaways β we have thousands of $$$ in giveaways already!
A big thank you to Yulia Kan! Yulia is a licensed Canadian immigration consultant and is an immigrant herself β she came to Canada in 2010 and, over the last 15 years, made it her home while also successfully transitioning to becoming a citizen. Over the last 8 years working in the immigration industry, she leverages her knowledge and expertise in helping fellow immigrants make Canada their permanent home.
Ting Zhou is joining us as our new CMO (fractional) π
Despite all the ups and downs of building a community, the people we have met on this journey have made every single day worth it.
One of those people is Ting.
We first met Ting just over a year ago at an event. From the second Ting sat down across the table, we knew she was a great person.
She is one of those people who just lights up the room and can make anyone smile. Plus, she is quite the immigrant entrepreneur herself.
Since then, she quickly went from new member to ambassador to chapter leader to now our first-ever hire!
We are excited to put Tingβs incredible talent and personality to work in growing the club!
Welcome Ting π
Partnership Announcement π
Some things are just meant to be!
PORCH has admired the work that Tehmina A Chaudhry and Hammad Siddiqui have been doing in the Canadian immigrant entrepreneur ecosystem!
We are very excited to announce we are officially partnering with Canada Startup Association to provide more support for immigrant entrepreneurs in Canada β from growing their businesses and lives here to expanding globally.
We are also excited for PORCH to be the community for all CSA members and greater network! π
Big things are already in the works with a collab event during Toronto Tech Week...
The second annual PORCH Picnic being done with CSA on June 22nd to kick off Toronto Tech Week! Come join us!
Come join the exclusive international entrepreneur club for the personal side of the journey. 50+ virtual sessions a year with incredible speakers, 15+ in person events, an active everyday community, and great people who want to help each other succeed.