“We have seen tremendous growth in our company and in our ability as a team to execute and strategize during this stage in the life of our company. The support has been fantastic. The EiRs that we have worked with are literally extensions of our team. They have built a solid relationship with us that is bearing fruit now, and will continue to bear fruit in the future.”

Ayodele Pompey

Co-Founder of SmartTerm

“The DMZ gave us a home as we built our team. They then wrapped it with supports tailored to our ever-changing needs, all the way from tips on little logistical things to strategic advice from wonderful coaches. One thing I love about our Program Leads is that they always seem to have a way to help us, no matter how unique the ask is. During the pandemic they pivoted their programming in a way that could only be inspirational to all the startups pivoting or adjusting our own ventures. We’re proud to be part of the community! ”

Samer Abughannam

CEO of Layla Care

“DMZ has built an extraordinary environment for entrepreneurs. Our team at Homecare Hub joined DMZ with just two of us and we were welcomed warmly by DMZ's family. As an entrepreneur working long hours, having a peer support group of like-minded innovators facing similar challenges was invaluable. The leadership of DMZ's team has been incredibly helpful, always lending a hand when needed and informing us of both local resources and global opportunities. Of critical note, as Homecare Hub has grown we’ve been able to attract top talent to our team by bringing our new hires to a very supportive, fun, and smart DMZ community located in the heart of Toronto, one of the leading health tech cities in the world.”

Vipan Nikore

CEO of Homecare Hub

“I really didn’t know what to expect when I first joined DMZ's Incubator. I have over 18 years of experience in tech and in the business world, so I wasn’t even sure I needed an incubator program. What I really found helpful immediately was the community at DMZ. Having a group of people who are on the same journey as you but at different points was so reassuring. And then I started connecting with the EiRs and unlike other advisors that I’ve reached out to, these folks weren’t shy to roll up their sleeves and help me figure out things along the way. DMZ was key to getting a grant for Daakor that really enabled me to invest in a team and that in turn led us to our early revenue. We still have some ways to go, but I’m confident that we can make it with the resources available through DMZ.”

Dilhani Dodangoda

CEO of Daakor

“For our founder group, coming to DMZ meant helping our company scale. They have helped us push through our seed round raise and we have started developing a sales playbook. We were knocking on the door of raising our seed round when we first entered the incubator program. Within a month of going through DMZ programming, the mentors and staff helped us lock in our terms and attract tangible interest from multiple investors. We also came in with a rough MVP product, a stacked sales funnel, and some steady initial revenue. The mentors and staff have helped us make steps towards product market fit and have helped us extend our burn rate considerably. They introduced us to a plethora of funding and partnership opportunities. We had a lot of raw potential coming into DMZ and they are playing an integral part in helping us scale efficiently.”

Erich Ko

Co-Founder of Hop-In

“We are so grateful to be members of DMZ Incubator! It has been an incredible gateway into the Canadian tech ecosystem and a great source of support and advice. We adore the Experts-in-Residence that we've worked with who have given us helpful advice about hiring, onboarding, funding and technical advice too. Another amazing benefit is the access to the Professionals-in-Residence, like Goodmans, who have been so kind and helpful when we have quick questions and need advice. We're especially glad we were accepted this year. During the pandemic and uncertainty affecting us all, it's reassuring to have a community to rely on and be able to come to for advice as you build your startup.”

Brianna MacNeil

CEO & Co-founder of Bitback

“Are incubator programs worth it? Before I started Bookmark, my last company grew to $60M in revenue with over 50 employees, so I didn’t think that there was a lot for me to learn in the program. I quickly found out how wrong I was, and I was immediately humbled. From marketing and leadership tips all the way to HR and sales strategies, everyday I find the things I learn at DMZ can be applied to real life, both personal and business. The future success of Bookmark can partly be attributed to the foundation I’ve built using the leadership capabilities I’ve learned at DMZ. Additionally, as a member of DMZ, you get instant visibility into the world of VCs. I appreciate all they’ve done for me, and I recommend the program to anyone serious about growing their business.”

David Kosmayer

CEO & Founder of Bookmark.com