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Jason Goldlist

Jason Goldlist

Serial entrepreneur, community builder, and tech leader

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Joined July 2024

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Summary

Jason Goldlist is a proven serial entrepreneur and community builder within the Canadian tech ecosystem. He co-founded TechTO, a massive community for tech professionals, and has successfully launched and scaled multiple ventures, including Venue.live (a video conferencing platform) and Venue.ink (software for tattoo artists and studios), both of which garnered significant investment and Y Combinator backing. unb+3
His career trajectory showcases a strong aptitude for marketing and scaling businesses from early stages. He was instrumental in building Wealthsimple's brand as its first Head of Marketing and later General Manager, leading it to become a top fintech company in Canada. He also played a key role in the growth of A Place for Mom, the largest online senior-care referral service. unb+3
Goldlist possesses a diverse educational background, combining a Bachelor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Leadership from the University of New Brunswick with an MBA from INSEAD. This unique foundation, coupled with early experience at McKinsey & Company and the Vancouver Olympic Games, highlights a strategic, problem-solving mindset and a willingness to embrace unconventional paths. unb+3

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He has two sons, Abe (10) and Reuben (7), and lives in Toronto with his wife Tenielle. ycombinator+1

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Nov 19, 2025