{"id":42703,"date":"2026-04-13T07:48:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T07:48:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/?post_type=news&#038;p=42703"},"modified":"2026-04-13T07:59:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T07:59:34","slug":"leyton-connect-toronto-edition-an-exclusive-executive-dinner-2nd-edition","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/en\/news\/leyton-connect-toronto-edition-an-exclusive-executive-dinner-2nd-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"LEYTON CONNECT \u2013 TORONTO EDITION: AN EXCLUSIVE EXECUTIVE DINNER (2nd EDITION)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>March 12th<\/strong>, we were delighted to host the second edition of our 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>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.<\/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<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8211; <strong>Enjoy a warm, welcoming setting<\/strong> perfect for strategic networking and connecting beyond titles and organizations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; <strong>Encourage genuine conversations among leaders facing similar growth and innovation challenges.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; <strong>Share insights<\/strong> on how Toronto tech leaders are funding innovation in the current market.<\/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<p>Appreciate Leyton hosting such a strong group of founders &#8211; nights like this show how collaborative the Toronto startup ecosystem really is<\/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\/\">here<\/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=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/Image.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42705\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:695px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/Image.jpg 800w, https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/Image-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/Image-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/Image-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/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<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. 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