North Star 2025: Celebrating Montreal’s Entrepreneurial Spirit
Earlier this year, Amiral Ventures hosted North Star, a flagship event bringing together hundreds of founders, investors, operators, and students to celebrate and strengthen Montreal’s thriving innovation ecosystem.
The event featured Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify, who delivered an inspiring keynote declaring Montreal “the most entrepreneurial city on the planet.” His message resonated strongly with the crowd, highlighting the city’s unique mix of creativity, ambition, and resilience that powers its fast-growing startup community.
North Star was designed to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, foster meaningful connections, and spark conversations on how Canada can build the next wave of global technology leaders. With a sold-out crowd and a lineup of dynamic speakers, the day underscored Montreal’s role as a rising North American innovation hub.
Amiral Ventures is proud to support and convene the builders shaping the future. North Star is just the beginning.