The mission

BDE Founders Circle was founded in 2023 with a clear vision: to build Toronto’s most impactful network for entrepreneurs. We recognized that while founders need high-level tactical insights to scale their companies, they also need environments where they can authentically connect and celebrate their milestones with peers.

We bridge that gap. By pairing top-tier professional programming—like expert panels and corporate showcases—with curated, high-end social experiences, we’ve created a community that supports the whole founder. It's a space designed for excellence, fostering the kind of off-the-record conversations that move industries forward.

BDE: The Inner Circle – Networking Soiree Highlight

the team

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Muhib Mansuri

A proven tech leader building an AI powered approval platform for financial marketing teams helping them navigate complex regulations, minimize risk, and scale faster.

Founder & CEO, SwiftApprove

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Matt Salesio

A proven brand builder engineering end-to-end video infrastructure to help B2B founders build authority, dominate AI search, and close deals.

CEO, Hyve Agency

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CEO, RevSync

Bob xu

A proven growth leader building AI-powered sales infrastructure to eliminate manual RevOps, fix broken systems, and scale B2B revenue efficiently.