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Founder Journey | The Untold Stories of the Founder Journey

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Founder Stories

Discover the untold stories behind the fundraise, founder journey, and more! Learn how Founders got their ideas off the ground, raised money, and even grew their respected organizations into billion-dollar companies. Join the TechTO and various guests as we lead candid conversations with founders, their partners, teams, and those who have supported them along the way.

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Founder Journey ft. Mark Jaine

Founder Journey | The Untold Stories of the Founder Journey

2605Jan 1, 2026

In today's episode, we are going back to Toronto Tech Week, where we hear the story of an entrepreneur who started as a 21-year-old intern at a struggling, debt-ridden Toronto tech company called Intelex in 1999. Mark Jaine, details how he transitioned from selling the company's DOS-based environmental and safety management software—by shipping CDs and walking customers through installation over the phone—to taking on greater responsibility due to a "vacuum" of leadership.

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Founder Journey ft. Amar Varma (Part One)

Founder Journey | The Untold Stories of the Founder Journey

4431Nov 19, 2025

Today's episode is sponsored by Sage. Learn more about how they can support you at: https://www.sage.com/ca/intacct On today’s episode of the Founder Journey, legendary builder turned investor joined the show to discuss both sides of the coin.

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