Technically Speaking: Bootstrapping your business
Schedule
Tue Jun 16 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
MaRS Waterfront, Nucleus Cafe 2nd Floor | Toronto, ON
About this Event
Bootstrapping forces founders to answer the hard questions early: What matters, what sells and what can wait?
In this session, MaRS brings together startup leaders for a candid conversation on how to build, grow and make smart decisions. Founders who bootstrapped their startups will share their insights on managing cash flow, prioritizing what matters, winning customers and staying resilient when there is no safety net.
Expect practical advice and strategies you can apply right away.
We’ll cover:
- Making decisions with limited time, capital and resources
- Building traction without a big budget
- Knowing when to stay lean and when to invest
- Navigating the trade-offs of bootstrapping versus raising capital
Who should attend
Founders, CEOs and startup leaders who are bootstrapping, exploring a funding-light path or looking to grow their funding strategies
Location: MaRS Nucleus - 2nd floor Cafe, MaRS Waterfront, 155 Queens Quay East, Toronto, Ont.
Upon arrival, take the stairs or elevator to the 2nd floor, turn left, and head toward the MaRS Nucleus entrance. The elevator bay opens directly at registration.
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Agenda
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:10 PM
Doors open & registration
🕑: 12:10 PM - 12:15 PM
Opening remarks
🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Panel discussion
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:00 PM
Audience Q&A
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Networking
Where is it happening?
MaRS Waterfront, Nucleus Cafe 2nd Floor, 155 Queens Quay East, Toronto, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 13.54

















