Toronto Founders and Entrepreneurs Hub: price, who can join and alternatives
Toronto Founders and Entrepreneurs Hub is a Meetup group where founders and business owners meet in casual settings to network and swap feedback. It gathers every other Saturday afternoon at 5 Elements Espresso on Avenue Road. Events are currently free.
Toronto Founders and Entrepreneurs Hub at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders and entrepreneurs who want casual networking | meetup.com |
| Also for | People running a business, just starting up or considering an idea | meetup.com |
| Where | 5 Elements Espresso, 131 Avenue Road, Toronto | meetup.com |
| How often | Every other Saturday at 3:30pm | meetup.com |
| Upcoming event | Next meetup listed for Saturday 7 November 2026 at 3:30pm | meetup.com |
| Recent activity | A meetup was held on Saturday 24 October 2026 | meetup.com |
| Price | All events are currently free | meetup.com |
| Format | Casual events at cafes or restaurants | meetup.com |
| Group size | Says it has 2,518 members on Meetup | meetup.com |
Who it suits
- Early-stage founders who want regular, low-key feedback
- People testing a business idea before going full time
- Anyone who prefers a cafe chat to a big mixer
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders looking for investors or a pitch stage
- People who want a sector-specific or vetted group
- Anyone who can't make Saturday afternoons
Alternatives to Toronto Founders and Entrepreneurs Hub
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeinated Innovators | Not published | Register on Luma |
| Femme in Business Toronto | CA$15 to CA$25 per dinner (meal extra) | Buy a ticket on Luma; host approval |
| Forum Ventures Toronto Coffee Club | Not published | Request a spot on Luma; host approval |
| Founders Running Club Toronto | Not published | RSVP on Meetup or register on Luma |
| LocoBloco | CA$9.99 for a founder dinner (meal extra) | Get a ticket on Luma; host approval |
| Maple Leaf Venture Club | Varies by event (a past demo night was CA$10) | Register on Luma; most events need approval |
| MaRS Discovery District | Not published | Apply for membership through MaRS Connect |
| Scalpels & Spreadsheets | CAD 120 / year or USD 90 / year membership; event tickets from CAD 19.77 | Buy an event ticket or an annual membership on Luma |
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Questions about Toronto Founders and Entrepreneurs Hub
- How often does the Toronto Founders Hub meet?
- Every other Saturday at 3:30pm. The next listed meetup was 7 November 2026.
- Where is it held?
- At 5 Elements Espresso, 131 Avenue Road, Toronto.
- Does it cost anything?
- No. The group says all events are currently free of charge.
- Do I need a business already?
- No. It welcomes people who run a business, have just started, or are considering an idea.
- Website
- meetup.com
- Price
- Free (events currently free of charge)
- Entry rule
- RSVP on Meetup
- Format
- Free casual networking every other Saturday at a Yorkville-area cafe
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Toronto Founders and Entrepreneurs Hub isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check meetup.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.