{"id":41087,"date":"2026-01-21T14:52:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T14:52:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/?post_type=news&#038;p=41087"},"modified":"2026-01-22T15:02:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T15:02:41","slug":"leyton-connect-toronto-edition-an-exclusive-executive-dinner","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/en\/news\/leyton-connect-toronto-edition-an-exclusive-executive-dinner\/","title":{"rendered":"LEYTON CONNECT \u2013 TORONTO EDITION: AN EXCLUSIVE EXECUTIVE DINNER"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>January 15th<\/strong>, we were delighted to host an exclusive <strong>Leyton Connect<\/strong> dinner in <strong>Toronto<\/strong>, bringing together a carefully curated group of technology leaders for an intimate evening of meaningful exchange at <strong>Edna + Vita<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Leyton Connect<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Evening Designed for Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This private executive dinner was thoughtfully crafted to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8211; <strong>Encourage genuine conversations<\/strong> among leaders facing similar growth and innovation challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; <strong>Share insights on <em>\u201cHow Toronto Tech Leaders Are Funding Innovation in a Tight Market\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; <strong>Enjoy<\/strong> <strong>a delicious meal<\/strong> in a warm, welcoming setting, perfect for <strong>authentic conversations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The evening struck a balance between strategic discussion and relaxed networking, allowing guests to connect beyond titles and organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Voices from the Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our guests highlighted the value of these in-person exchanges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>With the SR&amp;ED in place, we did a study and, given the type of talent we need to bring on board, it made more sense to hire in Canada from a financial perspective than offshore in Southeast Asia or Eastern Europe \u2014 without having to deal with time differences.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>With everything being so digital now, it was refreshing to connect in person, have real conversations, and meet people properly. Small events like this are really missing today, so thanks to Leyton for bringing everyone together.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Invite me again to this kind of event, Alex. It was great to connect and discuss with other entrepreneurs from adjacent or different industries \u2014 especially around how they scale their businesses and tackle challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to sign up for our upcoming events, you can fill out the form on this page: <a href=\"https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/leyton-connect-fr\/\">https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/en\/leyton-connect-en\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Image.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41090\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:695px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Image.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Image-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Image-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Image-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Image-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Image-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Learn more about our speakers:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section id=\"ori-list_block\" class=\"ori-list full-w \"><div class=\" ori-list_only\">\n    <div class=\"ori-container\">\n        <div class=\"ori-row\">\n            <div class=\"list-content\">\n                                <ul>\n                    <li><strong>Alex Elanko<\/strong> is the Head of Growth &amp; 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&amp;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&amp;ED, grants, and clean technology incentives, across innovation-led sectors.<\/li><li><strong>Fred Nithiananthan<\/strong> 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&amp;ED, grants, and clean technology incentives, across innovation-led sectors.\u00a0<\/li>                <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On January 15th, Leyton Connect hosted an intimate executive dinner at Edna + Vita in Toronto, bringing together tech leaders for meaningful conversations and insights on \u201cHow Toronto Tech Leaders Are Funding Innovation in a Tight Market.\u201d Guests shared experiences, explored strategies, and connected in a warm, collaborative setting\u2014proving the value of in-person dialogue in today\u2019s digital 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