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SUMMARY:ICUBEUTM | Celebrating 10 Years of Commitment to Innovation
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate ten years of innovation in social impact\, ICUBE wants to welcome you here to help us look back – and forward! This fun-filled night will feature trivia games\, networking\, an opportunity to hear from founders (past and present)\, and of course\, food!\n\nThis fun-filled night will feature trivia games\, networking\, an opportunity to hear from founders (past and present)\, and of course\, food!\n\nIf you would like to include a message for ICUBE to be featured in a “yearbook” showcased at the event\, please email ICUBE Program Lead\, Kayla Sousa at kayla.sousa@utoronto.ca. In your message\, kindly include your name\, relationship to ICUBE\, and the years that you were/are active. Messages should be emailed in no later than July 5th. \n\n  \nThe Panel\n \nKyle Wang is a molecular biologist and startup builder who converts ambitious ideas into data-driven products. In his PhD\, he pairs machine learning with high-throughput microscopy to map how tiny mistakes in the genome can cascade into cell-wide changes\, giving researchers an unprecedented\, quantitative view of biology. Beyond the lab\, he co-founded Archipelago\, a gamified fitness platform that replaces guilt and grind with experience points\, level-ups\, teamwork\, and friendly competition. Whether debugging code or designing the next workout challenge\, Kyle works from a simple premise: when people see progress the way scientists see results\, curiosity and motivation feed each other. \n  \n \nKay Boamah is the Co-founder and Chief Partnerships Officer at Swiirl\, an AI-powered platform transforming marketing into community-led storytelling. Swiirl connects leading brands with K-12 schools\, universities\, and community organizations\, empowering youth through “Learn While You Earn” opportunities in creative content creation. An alumnus of the University of Toronto’s ICUBE accelerator\, Kay’s journey is rooted in building impactful ventures that bridge technology with social good. Under his leadership\, Swiirl has secured strategic partnerships with entities like JYD Project Inc. (Shooting for Peace)\, extending its reach to NBA\, MLS\, and FIFA\, activating communities across North America and beyond. Swiirl’s model champions authentic brand engagement while directing significant resources into educational programs\, fostering entrepreneurship\, and providing real-world experience for diverse youth. Kay is passionate about democratizing access to opportunities and proving that purpose-driven business can achieve both profit and profound social impact. \n  \n \nShirook Ali is the Founder and CEO of Ecosystem Informatics Inc.\, where she’s turning cutting-edge technology into real-world impact. A PhD in Electrical Engineering with 34 patents\, she spent years building innovation at companies like BlackBerry. Since 2012\, Shirook has shifted her focus to climate—leading renewable energy research at McMaster University before launching ESI to close the global gap in environmental data. Today\, her mission is clear: empower communities and decision-makers with the data they need for a healthier\, more sustainable future. \n  \nAgenda\n\n\n6:00 PM – 6:10 PM | Registration \n\n\n\n\n6:10 PM – 6:30 PM | Welcome Remarks \n\n\n\n\n6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Founder Panel \n\n\n\n\n7:00 PM – 7:15 PM | Trivia Game \n\n\n\n\n7:15 PM – 7:40 PM | Networking Break \n\n\n\n\n7:40 PM – 7:55 PM | Mentorship Awards \n\n\n\n\n7:55 PM – 8:00 PM | Closing Remarks
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/icubeutm-celebrating-10-years-of-commitment-to-innovation/
LOCATION:University of Toronto Mississauga\, Innovation Complex\, 3359 Mississauga Road\, Mississauga\, ON L5L 1C6\, Mississauga\, L5L 1C6\, CA
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