Toronto Introvert-friendly Networking For Business Professionals

Background 👔

I’m So Board is your ultimate destination for meaningful, introvert-friendly business networking experiences. Our mission is to help you forge impactful connections using a mixture of self-reflection, deep conversations, and tabletop games. We give traditional business networking a unique twist that our attendees absolutely adore. Not only will you make new connections, but you’ll also build lasting friendships and maybe even snag some prizes!

We aim to support all participants in their quest to grow their businesses and advance their careers. It’s time to embark on a transformative journey with us at the crossroads of business, technology, and startup innovation.

Whether you’re a seasoned business professional or an aspiring entrepreneur, this is your opportunity to dive into a world of business and startup networking. Connect with trailblazers, tech wizards, fundraisers, investors, and more. This isn’t just about networking; it’s about cultivating a positive community of career development. Roll with us and build connections like never before!

Demographic 👥

I'm So Board's experiences are held exclusively for individuals at the legal drinking age as we host at a variety of venues that include bars. The average age of typical attendees is 24-40. With most of our attendees having established professional careers. Here are just a few types of people you may meet at our events:

1. CEOs/ Entrepreneurs: An enterprising business owner or entrepreneur
2. Professionals: A professional seeking to expand their network in a pleasant environment
3. Project Managers: Someone seeking collaborative partners or aiming to initiate a joint project
4. Job Seekers: Someone who is currently employed or in search of new opportunities
5. Recent Grads: A recent graduate (Diploma, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate)
6. Students: An individual still pursuing their studies at a university or college
7. Investors: An investor with an eye out for promising ventures
8. Start-ups: New business' looking for potential investors/ employees to grow capital or talent
9. Media Professionals: Journalists, bloggers, social media influencers

Experience 🥳

Let's cut straight to the fun stuff. This event is a hybrid event that combines elements of speed networking, personal reflection, fun challenges, and tabletop games. This is no ordinary networking event. Please ensure you arrive before the start time as this event follows a set schedule.

Reflect ✍️

Connecting with others is important, but it is also essential to connect with ourselves so we can grow. We will hand you one of our signature Dice To Meet You cards and guide you through a simple emotional check-in, gratitude exercise and journal exercise.

Connect 🗣️

Building connections is not just about asking "what do you do?" it's getting to know people for who they really are. We pair you up with everyone at the event and you you'll ghave access to our handcrafted collection of 942+ questions so you can build deeper connections. Durinhg your conversations you'll write notes in your Dice To Meet You card.

Play 🃏

We'll break everyone ito groups and teach you some of our signature tabletop games from our growing collection of 100+ imported titles from around the world. Learning about others through games is always a great time!

Commit ✅

We will guide you through another simple emotional check-in and help you set your intentions for following up with other attendees.

Roll 🎲

Compete in challenges of pattern recognition, dexterity, speed, and math as you race to win prizes. This is our high energy and highly anticipated finale that everyone loves!

Follow up 👋

Talk about your shared experience with other attendees. Follow up with other attendees and put your plan into action. We highly encourage your to order some food and engage in deeper conversations!

What Is Included?

1. 942+ questions to foster deeper connection during our Connect rounds!
2. A Dice To Meet You card for notes, self-reflection, and to use as your name card!
3. High energy dice rolling challenges to win prizes!
4. Imported games from around the world that you can’t play anywhere else!
5. An insightful journal prompt and gratitude exercise!
6. Simple and powerful emotional check-ins!
7. A friendly, energetic, professional and knowledgeable game master!
8. Attendee exclusive contact sheet (must be present at the event to receive)!

Info: Connecting with others is important, but it is also essential to connect with ourselves so we can grow. We will hand you one of our signature Dice To Meet You cards and guide you through a simple emotional check-in, gratitude exercise and journal exercise.

Info: Building connections is not just about asking "what do you do?" it's getting to know people for who they really are. We pair you up with everyone at the event and you you'll have access to our handcrafted collection of 942+ questions so you can build deeper connections. During your conversations you'll write notes in your Dice To Meet You card.

Info: We'll break everyone into groups and teach you some of our signature tabletop games from our growing collection of 100+ imported titles from around the world. Learning about others through games is always a great time!

Info: We will guide you through another simple emotional check-in and help you set your intentions for following up with other attendees.

Info: Compete in challenges of pattern recognition, dexterity, speed, and math as you race to win prizes. This is our high energy and highly anticipated finale that everyone loves!

Info: Talk about your shared experience with other attendees. Follow up with other attendees and put your plan into action. We highly encourage your to order some food and engage in deeper conversations!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Midnight Arcade, 158 Augusta Avenue, Toronto, Canada

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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