Tenatch Newsletter #1: Origins

It all started with an advice from a VC. It was the Fall of 2018, I was taking the Entrepreneurship course at the University of Toronto. Being an Engineer, I was hot on using AI to make the next killer…
Co-Retailing with Tenatch
Co-Retailing with Tenatch
It all started with an advice from a VC. It was the Fall of 2018, I was taking the Entrepreneurship course at the University of Toronto. Being an Engineer, I was hot on using AI to make the next killer…
Global Challenge! STARTUP TEAM FUKUOKA 2021 was a little over a month ago, and Tenatch was fortunate to be given the opportunity to be one of the top three winners of the program and pitch for the SF Pitch Night…
Sauga Pitch 2021 was a little over a month ago, and Tenatch was fortunate to be given the opportunity to pitch and win 3rd place in the 2021 Sauga Pitch & Showcase. Thank you to ICUBE UTM, Sheridan EDGE, and…
The Mississauga’s 2021 Flagship Startup Pitch Competition is a wrap-up for the Fall 2021’s Leap Startup League Cohort. Rather than being a pitch competition, it serves more like a demo day for the startups in the cohort to present what…
A week ago, I was fortunate enough to be invited to be a guest on Empowered 4x’s Bizgrams podcast. Through the referral of Crystal, our friend and the Founder of LIOHAN Inc, we were introduced to Chris-Beth Cowie, the founder…
Kids Swag Nia Ballerina Musical Jewelry Box – Dressing Table ($35) Kids Swag is not about products, it is a movement to make representation a social norm. Owner Kim West gained inspiration from her girls and wanted to build a…
Amar Bhuee Amaranthus and Limonium Misty Blue Flower Wall Hanger ($65) Amar was born in Southeast London, England to a family that loved working with their hands. Amar’s family moved to Canada when she was 3 years old, settling in…
Sote’s Skin Care CHOCOLATE Shampoo Bar ($17) Nature is a source of well-being and wellness. Human beings are a part of nature, and because of this, our well-being is dependent on nature. Thus, any harm to the eco-system will eventually…
Tokita Kobo Pink Sakura in Octagon Origami Mask ($16) Yuki was born in Tokyo, Japan. She grew up in several places such as Ibaraki, Chiba, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, and Singapore. After graduating she travelled all around Japan, eventually ending up in…
Aimee Ruoff Tomorrow They Will Be Gone ($112) Aimee is a young artist from the Toronto area who seeks inspiration each day for a new painting. Aimee pulls oil paintings from her imagination and observations. Her work delves into the…
Bonheur Watch View this post on Instagram A post shared by BONHEUR WATCH CANADA (@bonheurwatch) Model R (Neb’s Aaytomatic Rosewood/Ebony ($349) ($279) Product Description Bonheur Watches are handcrafted in Burlington, Ontario. Founder and lead designer Jay A’s passion for…
Shawn Paul Thompson Art Product Description Shawn Paul Thompson is an abstract contemporary painter who works with acrylic and mixed mediums. Shawn’s process begins with layered applications, which are peeled back to reveal a bigger story, feeling, or world. Shawn…
House of Knot Glacier Toque ($120) ($60) Product Description House of Knot is a Canadian knitwear brand built around the belief that construction matters, focusing on creating custom knitwear using traditional techniques. Originally launched as an accessories brand, House of…
Carolina Artisan Brownies View this post on Instagram A post shared by Artisan Brownies in Toronto (@carolinasbrownies) Holiday Bundle – Appreciation Gift Bags + 1 Free Gift Bag ($107) Product Description Carolina’s crafts unrivalled handmade artisan brownies and gourmet…
BBJ Ornament 3-pack Free-Pick ($54) ($44.20) Product Description BJ, or Barbie’s Basement Jewellery, is the brainchild of Toronto based indie design duo Ange and Robin, two entrepreneurs determined to craft unique accessories sharing their love of pop-culture and all things…
Amar Bhuee Amaranthus & Limonium Misty Blue Flower Mini Wall Hanging ($80) Product Description Amar was born in Southeast London, England to a family that loved working with their hands. Amar’s family moved to Canada when she was 3 years…
Maker Watch Company 2nd Gen Resin Classic ($399 $299) Product Description Rolex, Breitling, Tissot, Boss, and Movado dominate the watch game. Luxurious, stylish, accepted. All of these brands grant you an air of status, but I guarantee, none of these…
Edna’s Pickles View this post on Instagram A post shared by Edna Fernandes (@ednaspickles) on Aug 7, 2020 at 8:29am PDT Super Spicy Mango ($12 $11) Product Description Edna loved making pickles of various flavours with new blends and…
The Chemist Tree Dream Poster ($15) Product Description The Chemist Tree sprouted from the mind of Rovena Tey out of sheer curiosity, combined with passion and creative expression. Educated to be a scientist, born to be an artist, The Chemist…
nUde Swim View this post on Instagram A post shared by nUde.Swim (@nude.swim) on Apr 5, 2019 at 2:59pm PDT Surfs Up Turquoise ($95 $60) Surfs Up Turquoise In nUde Swim’s words, the idea behind every suit is “to…
MORE THAN LIPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by More Than Lips|Vegan Lip Balm (@morethanlipss) on Oct 13, 2020 at 2:52pm PDT Vegan Lip Balm (from $29.99) Product Description More Than Lips is dedicated to a…
Comfee Living Cheetah Plush Animal Comfee Cushion ($65) Product Description Boomers and Zoomers gather around. Tired of living in discomfort? Are you ready to receive therapeutic benefits from your cushions? Comfee Living is here for you. Keri-Lee Benson, owner of Comfee Living, is…
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