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TESTIMONIALS

“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 the 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 the DMZ. Additionally, as a member of the 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, Bookmark.com
“Being at the DMZ is like having a GPS for your startup journey. As someone who
has run a startup before, I understand the importance of how timely feedback,
introductions, and other resources can significantly increase your success. As a
founder, you still have to work to bring the vision to life but just having that
support you can tap into at any time gives you a shot in the arm.“
- Baba Ajayi, Founder, Andie
“You get used to grinding things out on your own, which takes time, but with the
DMZ there’s a second set of eyes from a mentor in any area that you may
potentially be stuck on that really lets you iterate faster. By helping us find
the right audience and nailing down our message, we’ve been able to double our
revenue each month.“
- Sarah Rennick, Co-Founder of Alli
“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, 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, Layla Care
“The DMZ has built an extraordinary environment for entrepreneurs. Our team at
Homecare Hub joined the DMZ with just two of us and we were welcomed warmly by
the DMZ family. As an entrepreneur working long hours, having a peer support
group of like-minded innovators facing similar challenges was invaluable. The
leadership of the DMZ 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, Homecare Hub
“I really didn’t know what to expect when I first joined the DMZ 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 the DMZ.“
- Dilhani Dodangoda, CEO Daakor
“For our founder group, coming to the 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
the DMZ and they are playing an integral part in helping us scale efficiently.“
- Erich Ko, Co-Founder, 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, 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 the 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 the DMZ. Additionally, as a member of the 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, Bookmark.com
“Being at the DMZ is like having a GPS for your startup journey. As someone who
has run a startup before, I understand the importance of how timely feedback,
introductions, and other resources can significantly increase your success. As a
founder, you still have to work to bring the vision to life but just having that
support you can tap into at any time gives you a shot in the arm.“
- Baba Ajayi, Founder, Andie
“You get used to grinding things out on your own, which takes time, but with the
DMZ there’s a second set of eyes from a mentor in any area that you may
potentially be stuck on that really lets you iterate faster. By helping us find
the right audience and nailing down our message, we’ve been able to double our
revenue each month.“
- Sarah Rennick, Co-Founder of Alli
“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, 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, Layla Care
“The DMZ has built an extraordinary environment for entrepreneurs. Our team at
Homecare Hub joined the DMZ with just two of us and we were welcomed warmly by
the DMZ family. As an entrepreneur working long hours, having a peer support
group of like-minded innovators facing similar challenges was invaluable. The
leadership of the DMZ 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, Homecare Hub
“I really didn’t know what to expect when I first joined the DMZ 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 the DMZ.“
- Dilhani Dodangoda, CEO Daakor
“For our founder group, coming to the 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
the DMZ and they are playing an integral part in helping us scale efficiently.“
- Erich Ko, Co-Founder, 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, 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 the 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 the DMZ. Additionally, as a member of the 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, Bookmark.com
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