LEYTON CONNECT – TORONTO EDITION: AN EXCLUSIVE EXECUTIVE DINNER (2nd EDITION)

  • By Nada Berehail
    • Apr 13, 2026
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On March 12th, we were delighted to host the second edition of our exclusive Leyton Connect dinner in Toronto, bringing together a carefully curated group of technology leaders for an intimate evening of meaningful exchange at Edna + Vita.

Leyton Connect is designed to put our customers at the heart of our strategy. By convening partners and prospects from complementary industries, we create a trusted space where peer-to-peer conversations flourish, experiences are shared openly, and real value is created through connection.

An Evening Designed for Impact

This private executive dinner was thoughtfully crafted to:

  • Enjoy a warm, welcoming setting perfect for strategic networking and connecting beyond titles and organizations.
  • Encourage genuine conversations among leaders facing similar growth and innovation challenges.
  • Share insights on how Toronto tech leaders are funding innovation in the current market.

The evening struck a balance between strategic discussion and relaxed networking, allowing guests to connect beyond titles and organizations.

Voices from the Table

Our guests highlighted the value of these in-person exchanges:

Appreciate Leyton hosting such a strong group of founders – nights like this show how collaborative the Toronto startup ecosystem really is

If you’d like to sign up for our upcoming events, you can fill out the form on this page here.


Learn more about our speakers:

  • Alex Elanko is the Head of Growth & Partnerships at Leyton Canada, Alex leads international relations, global accounts, and go-to-market initiatives. He was instrumental in launching the Toronto office and scaling Leyton Canada from a local provider into a respected management consulting firm in SR&ED and government funding. He brings a strong background in sales leadership, GTM strategy, and complex project delivery within technology-driven environments, while helping technology-driven companies secure non-dilutive funding, including SR&ED, grants, and clean technology incentives, across innovation-led sectors.
  • Fred Nithiananthan is a Senior Sales Manager at Leyton Canada, responsible for go-to-market strategy and leading the Toronto sales team. He manages and scales high-performing teams while helping technology-driven companies secure non-dilutive funding, including SR&ED, grants, and clean technology incentives, across innovation-led sectors. 

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