Ed Hadayeghi

I thrive on building entrepreneurial ecosystems, cultivating strategic partnerships, and bringing communities together—both online and offline—to drive growth, innovation, and meaningful change. Over the past decade, I’ve led diverse teams of 20+, managed high-impact initiatives generating more than $15M in profits, and collaborated with over 10,000 stakeholders, founders, and business leaders across Canada’s vibrant startup landscape. On social media, I’ve grown an engaged community exceeding 100,000 followers, achieving and sustaining an 18%+ engagement rate through strategic storytelling, compelling content creation, and genuine interactions.

My passion lies at the intersection of community, partnership, and strategy. As the Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Evalyze.ai, I’m driving innovation in startup fundraising through an AI-powered investor-matching platform, simplifying and accelerating the funding journey for founders across industries. Meanwhile, as the founder of Gatherow, I’ve designed and hosted impactful workshops and networking events, bringing together hundreds of entrepreneurs and professionals. These gatherings facilitate collaboration, spark meaningful conversations, and empower participants to build valuable, lasting relationships.

Beyond these entrepreneurial ventures, my commitment to nurturing talent is reflected in my role as an instructor at the University of Toronto, where I’ve taught marketing and strategy courses for four years. I emphasize experiential learning, active collaboration, and strategic problem-solving, empowering students with real-world tools and experiences they can leverage in their careers.

Throughout my journey, I’ve witnessed that thriving ecosystems rely on strong relationships, authentic community engagement, and strategic foresight. My approach combines creative thinking, data-driven insights, adaptability, and deep empathy to create scalable solutions that deliver lasting impact.

Let’s continue connecting people, sharing ideas, and driving innovation—uniting communities to build a stronger, more dynamic entrepreneurial future.