Alumni Marketplace

Welcome to the Alumni Marketplace! All the vendors on this page are owned and founded by graduates of the Ted Rogers School of Management. This is your one-stop shop to support your local community and buy from Ted Rogers Alumni!

Looking to have your business featured on this page? Email us at tedrogersalumni@torontomu.ca

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Books

How We Gather Matters: Sustainable Event Planning for Purpose and Impact

How We Gather Matters is an invitation to reimagine the modern events industry as a powerful vehicle for profound change.

Leor Rotchild (external link, opens in new window)

Entrepreneurship '00

Ramry The Adventurer: The Map

A beautifully illustrated children's book that follows a young explorer on a thrilling journey to uncover the secrets of a mysterious map.

Ramzi Shamat (external link)

Finance '13

The Kids Who Bought a Lemonade Stand

This inspiring story helps young readers understand that you don't have to start something new to achieve your entrepreneurial dreams!

Nunzio Presta (external link, opens in new window)

Entrepreneurship '12

Shadows of the Unknowns

In a post-pandemic world shaken by a downed UFO, a scientist, a soldier, and five teens are thrust into a race to uncover a deadly government conspiracy and stop a threat that could destroy humanity.

Michael Talledes (external link, opens in new window)

Law & Business '14

Outside the Gate: The True Story of a British Home Child in Canada

A moving true story of one British “home child,” Winnie Cooper, whose resilience, hope, and love carried her from hardship on a Canadian farm to a life defined by courage and connection.

Carol Newall (Mills) (external link, opens in new window)

Business Management '67

Business Solutions

Castillo HR Consulting

Vancouver/Toronto-based HR Consulting firm.

Marc Castillo (external link, opens in new window)

Accounting '16

Freda Capital

Helping owner-operators take a step back from their company’s day-to-day operations.

Lisa Hooey (external link, opens in new window)

Finance '15

Hogg, Shain & Scheck

Providing auditing, accounting and tax advisory services.

Ed Scheck (external link, opens in new window)

Accounting & Finance '70

PaxNatura Limited

Practically creative customized packaging with a green thinking approach.

Kevin Moroney (external link, opens in new window)

MBA '14

CRSS- Community Resources Support Services

Devoted to empowering people with complex needs through compassionate care and individualized support.

Lisa Hooey (external link, opens in new window)

Finance & Marketing

Growth Commerce

Help direct‑to‑consumer brands acquire customers in paid media channels under a fixed cost‑per‑acquisition mode.

Boris Vaisman (external link, opens in new window)

Finance '10

MACRO

Magical customer experiences powered by sales and marketing technologies.

Dan Radu (external link, opens in new window)

Entrepreneurship '09

Dream Maker Inc.

Toronto-based vertically integrated asset management firm.

Sunny Mohka (external link, opens in new window)

BTM '05

Hikmah Solutions

Software services with exclusive cutting-edge solutions for your business.

Anas Sial (external link, opens in new window)

Global Management '14

Otterbrook

Otterbrook is a dynamic recruitment and talent acquisition firm for contingent placement.

Harrison Vopni (external link, opens in new window)

Real Estate Managment '21

Christopher Vopni-Amer (external link, opens in new window)

Human Resources '21

Event Services

Arabesqué weddings & events

Luxury destination wedding planning company creating elegant, culturally inspired celebrations around the world.

Zehra Abdulla (external link, opens in new window)

HTM '20

Picnics Toronto

GTA event management service, specializing in luxury picnics, proposals and microevents.

Amenah Rizwan (external link, opens in new window)

Entrepreneurship '22

Food Creatives Catering Services

Bringing people together through in-depth food adventures and event planning.

Wendy Joseph (external link, opens in new window)

BTM '89

Rikki Marcone Floral & Event Design

Toronto-based floral + event design studio specializing weddings, events and flower deliveries.

Rikki Marcone (external link, opens in new window)

HTM '13

Jasmine Summer Events

Event Planner

Jasmin Walters (external link, opens in new window)

Marketing Management '18

Cazador Events

High-energy event production and expert entertainment management.

Marco R. Briganti (external link)

HTM '19

Fashion and Style

Makeway

North America’s first and only sneaker boutique for women.

Abby Albino (external link)

Human Resources '06

Food and Beverage

Amano Trattoria

Amano Italian Kitchen offers modern Italian cuisine with handcrafted pasta, Roman-style dishes, and locally sourced ingredients.

Adam Teolis (external link, opens in new window)

HTM '07

Farmhouse Artisan Cheese

Wide selection of cheeses and accompaniments from around the world.

Ron Wood (external link, opens in new window)

HTM '81

NextDoor Restaurant

Sourcing only the freshest ingredients from the vast landscape at our doorstep combined with the cultural diversity that Canada has to offer.

Johnny Chan (external link)

HTM '12

Poke Guys

Canadian Inspired fast casual Poke Restaurant. Focusing on providing the most authentic Hawaiian experience with a Canadian twist.

Johnny Chan (external link)

HTM '12

Quest XO Chocolate

Tasty selections of unique artisanal chocolate treats.

Quest Atkinson (external link, opens in new window)

BTM '08

Rivoli Toronto

The Rivoli is a Queen Street West institution since 1982, offering a multifaceted experience with a restaurant, live music venue, and upstairs pool hall.

John Christensen (external link, opens in new window)

HTM '07

Smash Kitchen & Bar

Focusing on comfort food, Smash Kitchen & Bar is a full service casual restaurant, focusing on special events, large parties and everyday dining.

Johnny Chan (external link, opens in new window)

HTM '12

The Berczy Tavern

A Restaurant and piano bar in Old Town Toronto, serving Mediterranean-inspired dishes with Canadian flair.

Adam Teolis (external link)

HTM '07

Parallel Brothers

Creative Middle Eastern eatery that makes its own sesame butter on site.

Alon Ozery (external link, opens in new window)

HTM '96

Golden Turtle

Traditional Vietnamese restaurant located on the Ossington strip, known as one of the best Phở spots in Toronto.

Linda Nguyen

Retail Management '12

Ozery Family Bakery

A family-owned bakery dedicated to creating innovative and nutritious products that are a balance of tasty and healthy.

Alon Ozery (external link, opens in new window)

HTM '96

Queen and Beaver Public House

British gastropub known for its hearty, scratch-made dishes and extensive beer selection.

Jamieson Kerr (external link, opens in new window)

HTM '89

Ruthless Hot Sauce

Hot sauce catering to those who seek genuine heat and all-natural goodness.

Karina Navarro (external link)

HTM '04

Lost in the Sauce

Selling all-natural, gluten-free, vegan, and low sodium hot sauce, made locally in Toronto.

Karthy Subramaniam (external link, opens in new window)

BTM '14

The Roasted Nut Company

In a nutshell, showcasing the art of traditional dry-roasting methods to bring a new experience in snacking.

Justin Rabba

Entrepreneurship '17

BasilBox

Basil Box is a fast-casual restaurant concept inspired by the street markets of Southeast Asia.

Peter Chiu

HTM '08

Pureshrooms

Pureshrooms creates mushroom-infused food items such as teas, coffees, and supplements.

Sohaib Qid (external link, opens in new window)

Finance '10

Red Cap Hot Sauce Company

Authentic Trini scotch bonnet hot sauce, made locally in Burlington.

Sanathan Kassiedass (external link)

BTM '04

Sacraspice

Cooking workshops for youth.

Crystal Ceres (external link)

Retail Management '15

Home and Garden

Arctic Acres

Growing Domes for both the geodesic dome design and greenhouse technology.

TJ Driediger (external link, opens in new window) & Benjamin Canning (external link, opens in new window) (external link, opens in new window)

Entrepreneurship '18

Bedrock Landscapes

Specialized in hard landscaping using natural local raw materials.

Jeff Overbeek (external link, opens in new window)

Entrepreneurship '96

Jewelry and Accessories

Specialty Gifts, Art and Textiles

Crafted by Crystal Elisa

Handcrafted, minimal-style products. Discover timeless elegance in every piece.

Crystal Ceres (external link)

Retail Management '15

Promises By Nicole

Shadow Boxes with roses, float frames, jewelry boxes, to drinkware.

Nicole Padilla (external link, opens in new window)

Business Management '20

Rina.Kaz.Art

Original paintings and custom digital portraits.

Rina Kazavchinski (external link, opens in new window)

Marketing Management '20

Technology

BridgeVCC

Full service visual content creator working with existing marketing and communication effort to fill the gap between expensive ad agencies and in-house creatives.

Neil Ta (external link, opens in new window)

Entrepreneurship '03

NODE

A personal public relations assistant in one app.

Armin Faraji (external link, opens in new window)

Retail Management '16

Tecla

Hands free access to control mobile and smart home technology.

Mauricio Meza (external link, opens in new window)

MBA-MTI '10

Crowdlinker

Helping solve the most complex business challenges with design and technology.

Aram Melkoumov (external link, opens in new window)

Entrepreneurship '09

RSRV MRKT

Multidisciplinary creative turned fashion-tech founder & provide different digital services.

Omar Abul Ata (external link, opens in new window)

Retail Management '20

Valentini Group

Social media storytellers weaving narratives that resonate across fashion, lifestyle, F&B, design and beauty.

Angela Valentini (external link, opens in new window)

Marketing Management '15

Gibbly

Game-based learning made for teachers.

Mallory Maynard (external link, opens in new window)

Marketing Management '20

Rvictorias Studio

Helps individuals & businesses elevate their brand through digital design.

Ruth Susi (external link, opens in new window)

BTM '18

Wellness and Body

Coldture

Your At-Home Cold Plunge Tub — Perfect for anyone looking for a clean/consistent at-home & portable cold tub experience.

Daniel Mazour (external link, opens in new window)

BTM '14

SŌMI

Skin and hair care company focused on providing vegan, cruelty free and high quality personal care products.

Maria Portillo (external link, opens in new window)

Global Management Studies '21

SeedCycle

A brand that simplifies hormone balance through easy-to-use, organic seed blends designed to support every phase of the menstrual cycle naturally.

Katerina Savenko (external link, opens in new window)

Law and Business '19

Othership

A space for transformation. Explore the sauna to sweat, ice baths to drop-in and a commons to be yourself with others.

Amanda Laine (external link, opens in new window)

Marketing Management '17

Sparkle

Affordable organic and biodegradable sanitary pads, 100% made in India.

Chirag Virani (external link, opens in new window)

MBA '12

The Underground Dance Centre

#1 best dance classes in Toronto.

Aaron Libfeld (external link, opens in new window)

Finance '13

SOUL2SOLE Collective

Empowering women through sport, soulful connection, and growth.

Michelle Bell (external link)

MBA '21

Pure + Simple

All-natural, holistic beauty products and facial treatments.

Kristen Ma (external link, opens in new window)

Retail Management '12

This is She

A self-care and beauty brand that focused on alleviating daily struggles with make up.

Kunwal Malik (external link, opens in new window)

Human Resources '14

Turnnout

Online dance classes for any experience level.

Aaron Libfeld (external link, opens in new window)

Finance '13

Vama Wellness

Award Winning Ayurvedic Hair & Scalp Care.

Sarah Lee (external link, opens in new window)

Retail Management '11

Other

Admore Financial Services

Offering expertise in every area of mortgage lending.

Geoff Carnevale (external link, opens in new window)

Finance '07

David Gilbert Voice Over Ltd.

As a professional voice over talent, David helps companies tell their stories in an authentic way.

David Gilbert (external link, opens in new window)

Retail Management '92

Neil Ta Photography

Photography and visual content strategy solutions.

Neil Ta (external link, opens in new window)

Entrepreneurship '03

United World Foundation

Empowering underprivileged individuals through knowledge, innovation and transformative actions.

Chirag Virani (external link, opens in new window)

MBA '12

Cannabis Xpress

Easy, hassle free shopping for cannabis products in Ontario stores.

Chris Jones (external link, opens in new window)

Law & Business '14

Hello Hair

Hello Hair features 100 children's hairstyles to encourage creativity and promote Black Girl Magic!

Anita Grant (external link, opens in new window)

Law & Business '14

Rise Tribe

A community organization powering the next generation of Filipinx-Canadian leaders through network and career acceleration.

Abby Albino (external link, opens in new window)

Human Resources '06

Zown

Expert realtors & trusted mortgage partners offering innovative down payment solutions, without the burden of loans or equity stakes in their new homes.

Nabeel Rushdi (external link, opens in new window)

Global Management '21