Heading to Montreal
This summer, the Toothpod team had the incredible opportunity to attend Startupfest 2024 in Montreal. Startupfest is known for putting the fun in festival, bringing more than just your average—some may even say boring—entrepreneurial conference. The Toothpod team, alongside some of the amazing entrepreneurs at Next Canada, had the pleasure of heading to Montreal, setting up our own booth, and networking with incredible industry leaders and fellow entrepreneurs.
As a Toronto-based startup, we always jump at the chance to head to Montreal. The city is so vibrant, with such a unique blend of culture and energy. Similar to Toronto, it is also booming with young aspiring entrepreneurs. It's safe to say that we love Montreal!
Main Festival
During our three days there, we had the incredible opportunity to dive into a range of specialized fests at Startupfest. They covered everything from the ins and outs of venture capital to the latest in AI and tech, all while showcasing impactful startups. Not to mention, we had a blast hosting our own booth and sharing our mission to revolutionize how we care for our oral health. It was fantastic meeting others who share our passion for oral care and introducing some to the importance of accessibility in dentistry. Connecting with fellow innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors who are just as passionate about making dental hygiene accessible and convenient was amazing. A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat with us. Your enthusiasm keeps us motivated!
Pitching
Humbly, our favorite part of Startupfest was the pitch competition. Pitching is always a mix of nervousness and excitement. Making it among the top 5 finalists definitely made it worth it. Congratulations to all the finalists and a massive thank you to all the judges.
Moving Forward
Startupfest 2024 was such an amazing oppurtunity for Toothpod. Making it to the top 5 in the pitch competition was a significant achievement and a testament to our hard work and innovation. We left Montreal inspired and full of new ideas to further our mission of making oral care more accessible.
Thank you, Startupfest, for an unforgettable experience.