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May 1, 2025


Hi,

The LIZ Team of Sasha, Hiba, Nicole and I attended the first Zone Learning Awards. Ariel Nacson was recognized with the Alumni Recognition Award. He was joined by the co-founders of Contend Legal, Will Boan and Michael Stych, and founder of Philer, Ankita Sharma. It is important to step back from time to time and recognize how far you've come, while always focussing on the challenges of the journey ahead. Congratulations to all of our entrepreneurs, current and Alumni,  for your energy, drive, perseverance, and accomplishments. Thanks to our dedicated Team who work hard to make so much happen. Thanks also to our Career Boost Students, Jessica and Aliyah, for their work. 


All the best, 


Chris Bentley
Managing Director

LIZ Happenings 

Sprint Studio: Cohort Six Underway

We're pleased to announce the 15 legal tech startups now participating in our sixth cohort of Sprint Studio! 


These early-stage companies are tackling big challenges in the legal spaceβ€”from access to justice and AI-driven legal tools, to workflow automation and more! We're excited to support their journey as part of Sprint Studio 2025!


Find out who they are, and learn more about them in our latest blog.


Read Here Β»


Connect with us on social media to follow their Sprint Studio journey:

LinkedIn

Instagram 

Twitter


LIZ Alumni Wins Zone Learning Award

Congratulations to LIZ alumni, Ariel Nacson, CCO at Jurisage (formerly Citeright), who won an Alumni Recognition Award at last night's Zone Learning celebration. In addition to his company's success driving legal innovation, Ariel supports LIZ startups across a range of our programs. We're grateful for his contribution and impact as a role model!


Founder Led Sales Workshop

At the LIZ, we grow by sharing β€” peer-to-peer knowledge exchange is at the heart of our community. Thank you to LIZ member Michael Stych, Co-Founder of Contend Legal, for sharing his expertise with fellow founders in this week's sales workshop! 


If you're interested in sharing your expertise with our community, contact the LIZ Team to discuss: liz@torontomu.ca 

Company Corner

Philer Expands into Alberta

Philer brings it’s Flat-fee, Transparent, and Virtual Real Estate Closing experience to Alberta!


Learn More Β» 

EuroPassport: Most Powerful Passports in 2025EuroPassport releases a blog highlighting the top 25 most powerful passports in 2025.


Read Blog Β»

Atlas by ClearPeople recognized by KMWorld 

ClearPeople has been recognized as one of the 2025 KMWorld 100 companies that matter!


Read More Β»

Member Feature

Thomas Santerre

Founder

Catalyzed AI

1. Company Elevator Pitch

We’re building a SaaS platform that solves information overload for biotech operators and investors. Instead of hiring an army of lawyers, analysts, and consultants, they open one workspace that will accelerate the journey to commercialise.


2. What's the best advice you've ever received? 

My parents raised me to believe: β€œIf you do kind things, kindness will follow.” Living by that principle has been the cornerstone of my entrepreneurial journey. Over the past decade, former colleagues, friends, and family have stepped up to lend their time, expertise, and energy to this venture. Their support, born from mutual kindness, has kept me moving forward when the path looked hardest.


3. If you could have dinner with any innovator or entrepreneur (past or present), who would it be and why?

I’d choose Mitchell Hashimoto, co-founder of HashiCorp. I once met him in a purely technical setting, but after a year of building my own company I have a whole new set of questions. I admire how he stayed hands‑on with product development long after HashiCorp’s early days, shaping a suite of tools I still rely on daily. Speaking with someone who balanced deep technical work with company‑building would be invaluable.


4. What’s a book, podcast, or resource that has influenced you the most?

A bit unconventional, but I keep returning to Hans Zimmer’s interview on composing the Interstellar score. As a musician and software developer, I see parallels between the process of crafting music and writing code, even though the outputs of both are quite different. Zimmer’s description of building, layer by layer, interacting with his team and subject experts always reminds me to approach software with the same creative discipline and emotional intent.


5. How do you unwind at the end of the day?

My wife and I are avid gamers. Most evenings you’ll find us teaming up in online co‑op or relaxing side‑by‑side, trading off single‑player adventures. It’s our shared way to reset and recharge together.


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