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

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

The story, told by her granddaughter, author Carol Marie Newall, is a family saga of love, loss, pain, and joy as Winnie struggles to find her place in a young inhospitable country. It's also a revealing portrayal of a troubling chapter in Canadian and British history.

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

Business Management, 1967

Business Solutions

Buy and Sell a Business

An online platform where people can buy and sell all types of businesses.

Alumnus: Nunzio Presta (external link, opens in new window)

Entrepreneurship, 2012

Hogg, Shain & Scheck

Providing auditing, accounting and tax advisory services.

Alumnus: Ed Scheck (external link, opens in new window)

Accounting & Finance, 1970

Playground

A Toronto-based design studio working with businesses to imagine and execute their flagship digital experiences.

Alumnus: Dave Senior (external link, opens in new window)

Entrepreneurship, 2017

Castillo HR Consulting

Vancouver/Toronto-based HR Consulting firm.

Alumnus: Marc Castillo (external link, opens in new window)

Accounting, 2016

J. Madeline Co.

A digital marketing agency based in New York and Toronto, serving the world.

Alumna: Jasmine Walters (external link, opens in new window)

Marketing Management, 2018

Otterbrook

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

Alumnus: Harrison Vopni (external link, opens in new window)

Real Estate Managment , 2021

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

Human Resources Managment, 2021

Dream Maker Inc.

Toronto-based vertically integrated asset management firm.

Alumnus: Sunny Mohka (external link, opens in new window)

BTM, 2005

MACRO

Magical customer experiences powered by sales and marketing technologies.

Alumnus: Dan Radu (external link, opens in new window)

Entrepreneurship, 2009

Event Services

Food Creatives Catering Services

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

Alumna: Wendy Joseph (external link, opens in new window)

BTM, 1989

Picnics Toronto

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

Alumnna: Amenah Rizwan (external link, opens in new window)

Entrepreneurship, 2022

Rikki Marcone Floral & Event Design

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

Alumna: Rikki Marcone (external link, opens in new window)

HTM, 2013

Fashion and Style

Muna Swimwear

Fashion-forward modest swimwear created for the bold.

Alumna: Faareha Asad (external link, opens in new window)

Marketing Management, 2017

T.K.S. (The Kimono Store)

Focused on comfort in the home.

Alumna: Brittany King (external link, opens in new window)

Retail Management, 2013

RESERVE MARKET

RESERVE APP is the world’s first business-to-business wardrobe rental platform. The RESERVE APP Services allow Members to rent and lend clothes and accessories to other Members.

Alumnus: Omar Abul Ata (external link)

Retail Management, 2019

Soxy

Bold socks to help empower individuality and self-expression.

Alumnus: Boris Vaisman (external link, opens in new window)

Accounting , 2012

Food and Beverage

8 Mile Detroit Style Pizza

Relaxed pizzeria serving Detroit-style fare in unfussy surroundings, plus a patio.

Alumnus: Faissal Mardini (external link, opens in new window)

HTM, 2020

Lost in the Sauce

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

Alumnus: Karthy Subramaniam (external link, opens in new window)

BTM, 2014

Parallel Brothers

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

Alumnus: Alon Ozery (external link, opens in new window)

HTM, 1996

Pureshrooms

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

Alumnus: Sohaib Qid (external link, opens in new window)

Finance, 2010

BasilBox

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

Alumnus: Peter Chiu

HTM, 2008

NextDoor Restaurant

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

Alumnus: Johnny Chan (external link)

HTM, 2012

Poke Guys

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

Alumnus: Johnny Chan (external link)

HTM, 2012

Quest XO Chocolate

Tasty selections of unique artisanal chocolate treats.

Alumna: Quest Atkinson (external link, opens in new window)

BTM, 2008

Farmhouse Artisan Cheese

Wide selection of cheeses and accompaniments from around the world.

Alumnus: Ron Wood (external link, opens in new window)

HTM, 1981

Ozery Family Bakery

We bring together good people that are open, honest, and authentically themselves, and we see what the unexpected combination creates.

Alumnus: Alon Ozery (external link, opens in new window)

HTM, 1996

Prizm

PRIZM Foods offers deliciously tender, high protein, halal meat snacks powered by flavors from around the world.

Alumnus: Humza Javed (external link, opens in new window)

Marketing, 2022

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.

Alumnus: Johnny Chan (external link, opens in new window)

HTM, 2012

Home and Garden

Bedrock Landscapes

Specialized in hard landscaping using natural local raw materials.

Alumnus: Jeff Overbeek (external link, opens in new window)

Entrepreneurship, 1996

MEDability Healthcare Solutions

Home medical solutions to increase independence and improve the way of life.

Alumna: Rose Titus (external link, opens in new window)

Retail Management, 1980

Jewelry and Accessories

Assinewe Jewelry

Edie and Jacquelyn Assinewe are twin sisters who were born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. They are members of Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation. They are bringing their passion to life with the creation of Assinewe Jewelry!

Alumna: Edie Assinewe (external link, opens in new window)

Retail Management, 2021

Mejuri

Fine jewelry for every day, handcrafted like the olden days bit designed for the golden days ahead.

Alumna: Noura Sakkijha (external link, opens in new window)

MBA, 2012

Inkbox

Commitment-free tattoos. Lasting main character energy.

Alumna: Braden Handley (external link, opens in new window)

Business Management , 2010

Unsalted Honey Jewelry

Unsalted Honey Jewelry delivers custom and collection pieces for everyday wear.

Alumna: Tiffany Turchyn (external link, opens in new window)

Business Management, 2021

Lamprints

Lam Prints gives you a fresh manicure in the comfort of your own home. Just press your nails on, and go. Affordable, reusable and trendy.

Alumna: Jessica Lam (external link, opens in new window)

2020, Human Resources

Specialty Gifts, Art and Textiles

Promises By Nicole

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

Alumna: Nicole Padilla (external link, opens in new window)

Business Management, 2020

Rina.Kaz.Art

Original paintings and custom digital portraits.

Alumna: Rina Kazavchinski (external link, opens in new window)

Marketing Management , 2010

Technology

Crescendo

Tailored microlearning for every employee inside of Slack.

Alumnus: Stefan Kollenberg (external link, opens in new window)

Marketing Management, 2018

Tecla

Hands free access to control mobile and smart home technology.

Alumnus: Mauricio Meza (external link, opens in new window)

MBA-MTI, 2010

Crowdlinker

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

Alumnus: Aram Melkoumov (external link, opens in new window)

Entrepreneurship, 2009

NODE

A personal public relations assistant in one app.

Alumnus: Armin Faraji (external link, opens in new window)

Retail Management, 2016

Wellness and Body

Part Time Athletes

Toronto based fitness community specializing in group, personal & sports-specific functional training.

Alumnus: Kianoush Alizadeh (external link, opens in new window)

Marketing Management, 2020

The Underground Dance Centre

#1 best dance classes in Toronto

Alumnus: Aaron Libfeld (external link, opens in new window)

Finance, 2013

SŌMI

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

Alumna: Maria Portillo (external link, opens in new window)

GMS, 2021

This is She

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

Alumna: Kunwal Malik (external link, opens in new window)

Human Resources, 2014

Sparkle

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

Alumnus: Chirag Virani (external link, opens in new window)

Masters of Business Administration, 2012

Turnnout

Online dance classes for any experience level.

Alumnus: Aaron Libfeld (external link, opens in new window)

Finance, 2013

Other

Admore Financial Services

Offering expertise in every area of mortgage lending.

Alumnus: Geoff Carnevale (external link, opens in new window)

Finance, 2007

David Gilbert Voice Over Ltd.

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

Alumnus: David Gilbert (external link, opens in new window)

Retail Management, 1992

Neil Ta Photography

Photography and visual content strategy solutions.

Alumnus: Neil Ta (external link, opens in new window)

Entrepreneurship, 2003

Auxillio VetShield

Auxillio VetShield is a veterinary practice consulting and implementation firm dedicated to improving the business aspect of veterinary practices.

Alumnus: Dustin Orr (external link, opens in new window)

MBA, 2020

Tandem Experiences

Curated experiences making date night a breeze for urban couples in Toronto.

Alumnus: Nadia Barbosa (external link, opens in new window)

MBA, 2022

VIP GTA Condos

GTA real estate investment company with platinum access and VIP incentives.

Alumnus: Alexander Gasenko (external link, opens in new window)

GMS, 2017

Cannabis Xpress

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

Alumnus: Chris Jones (external link, opens in new window)

Law & Business, 2014

TDOT

Offers the highest quality performance automotive parts manufactured in Canada.

Alumnus: Charith Perea (external link, opens in new window)

Finance, 2014