Legal Innovation Zone

In the final workshop session of our Sprint Studio 5th cohort, we discussed raising money for your startup. Meyer Mechanic, Founder and CEO of Vaultie, led this session and discussed capital raising for Canadian startups. This session highlighted focusing on your problem statement and including the solution you’re offering, Canadian grants like ISED offer funding with no equity loss but require significant effort, and ensuring you have a pitch deck, financial model, and data room ready with proof points. Finally, we wrapped up by emphasizing the importance of articulating why your business is unique—focus on innovation, market positioning, team expertise, and traction. Thank you for sharing your time and valuable insights with us Meyer! #legalinnovationzone #tmu #liz #torontomet #torontometropolitanuniversity #toronto #sprintstudio

In session ten of our Sprint Studio 5th cohort, we discussed sales and marketing. Daniel Goldgut, Co-Founder and CEO at Epilogue, led this conversational session and shared his experiences including brand building relies on personalized emails and value-driven content, beta testing involves offering free services to gather feedback, and partnerships play a vital role in boosting credibility and expanding reach. Finally, we wrapped up by emphasizing that data-driven decision-making is the key to achieving the necessary results. Thank you for sharing your time and valuable insights with us, Daniel! #legalinnovationzone #tmu #liz #torontomet #torontometropolitanuniversity #toronto #sprintstudio

In session nine of our Sprint Studio 5th cohort, we discussed mastering your pitch. Dr. Sasha Saunders, Director of the Legal Innovation Zone at Toronto Metropolitan University, led this session and discussed how to approach pitching. She also highlighted four fundamental considerations to persuasive communication: you; your audience; your business; and desired outcome. In addition to covering common sections of an investor pitch, we explored strategy, storytelling, and presentation skills to make an impactful impression. Thank you for sharing your time and valuable insights with us, Sasha! #legalinnovationzone #tmu #liz #torontomet #torontometropolitanuniversity #toronto #sprintstudio

In session seven of our Sprint Studio 5th cohort, we discussed making your first sale. Mona Datt, CEO of Loom Analytics, led this session and discussed narrowing down your ideal customer profile, differentiating your marketing strategies for buyers, and finding uncontested market spaces. In session eight, Tai Miranda of Legalboards led an insightful conversation with our participants about the road to product-market fit and rethinking product development. This session highlighted the importance of identifying and revising a more defined niche, product adjustments are essential to survive and succeed, and continuously assessing how you can better serve your clients. Thank you for sharing your time and valuable insights with us, Mona and Taina! #legalinnovationzone #tmu #liz #torontomet #torontometropolitanuniversity #toronto #sprintstudio

Here is a behind the scene look at AI & Tech in Law 📸 Thank you to our Global Incubator Programme companies, Innovate UK partners, guest speakers, attendees and volunteers. We look forward to connecting with you again at the next LIZ event! 🚀 ClearPeople 🚀 Governance360 Group 🚀 Lexverify 🚀 StructureFlow 🚀 Validient #legalinnovationzone #tmu #liz #torontomet #torontometropolitanuniversity #toronto #recap #aiandtechinlaw

In recognition of #NationalEntrepreneursDay, we celebrate the radical inventions of brilliant minds that have shaped the way we live. Swipe to meet some of those innovative individuals with the LIZ! 🚀Contend Legal 🚀 Cobalt Counsel 🚀 Vaultie 🚀 Philer AI 🚀 Epilogue 🚀 NLPatent #legalinnovationzone #tmu #liz #torontomet #torontometropolitanuniversity #toronto #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #nationalentrepreneurshipday

Come with us to AI & Tech in Law! On November 6th the LIZ hosted the second AI + Tech in Law event in partnership with Innovate UK. Thank you to our Global Incubator Programme companies, Innovate UK partners, guest speakers, attendees and volunteers. We look forward to connecting with you again at the next LIZ event! 🏷️ #legalinnovationzone #tmu #liz #torontomet #torontometropolitanuniversity #toronto #recap #aiandtechinlaw

In session five of our Sprint Studio 5th cohort, we discussed product testing and approaching pivots. Kajanth N. , CEO of Atomic Build, led this session and discussed constructing a clear and concise product statement, connecting with customers, and focusing on core values. In session six, we welcomed LIZ alumni Ariel Nacson Ariel Nacson of CiteRight to lead an insightful tech-focused Q&A with our participants! Ariel shared his first-hand knowledge with us, walking us through initiating coffee chats, networking, and proactive methods to build relationships. Thank you for sharing your time and valuable insights with us, Kajanth and Ariel! #legalinnovationzone #tmu #liz #torontomet #torontometropolitanuniversity #toronto #sprintstudio

Global Entrepreneurship Week is a worldwide celebration of innovators, dreamers, and doers who dare to bring their ideas to life and make a lasting impact. Every November, millions of people from all backgrounds—students, aspiring entrepreneurs, and established startup founders—come together in one of the most significant events on the global entrepreneurial calendar. Whether you're a student trying to activate your passion, or a startup founder looking to take your business to the next level, Global Entrepreneurship Week is your chance to connect with like-minded individuals, gain valuable insights, and explore new opportunities. From November 18 - 22, Zone Learning at Toronto Metropolitan University will be hosting a variety of engaging events and programming around the topics of innovation and entrepreneurship. Join us and become part of a global movement that empowers entrepreneurs to shape the future. Visit torontomu.ca/GEW2024 for details and a full event calendar. #globalentrepreneurshipweek #GEW2024

This week I'm having the pleasure of seeing 6 months hard work pay off for our Innovate UK Legal Tech Global Incubator Programme cohort, returning for their second visit to Toronto, Canada. The Programme delivered in partnership with the Legal Innovation Zone at Toronto Metropolitan University Canada, is supporting these Innovate UK companies to gain in-depth market insight, forge connections and develop innovative technologies that will help transform the legal sector. Last night, alongside a fantastic fireside chat led by Chris Bentley, with David Cohen & Junaid Mirza, the cohort delivered fantastic pitches to a full house at the AI & Tech in Law event hosted by Legal Innovation Zone at Toronto Metropolitan University. I have no doubt we'll see great impact in the market from ClearPeople, Governance360 Group, Lexverify, rradar, StructureFlow, Validient Excellent work Katya Linossi, Fiona McClune, Cristian G., Clive Bawden, Ieuan Leigh, Gary G. I look forward to seeing what the remainder of the week and beyond brings for you all. Thank you Chris Bentley, Sasha Saunders, Hiba Chaarani and the Legal Innovation Zone team for all your support and for being such great hosts. Ian Fletcher, Dilruk Yahathugoda, Andrew Kent, Jon Hazell, Innovate UK, Sasha Saunders, Hiba Chaarani