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StartWell's Founder Qasim Virjee Looks Back on 2021

In this film we consider achievements made on campus to enable Toronto's innovators greater workplace flexibility in 2022 at StartWell.

Highlights Include:

  • Our recently upgraded selection of on-campus meeting spaces has already seen high demand by teams looking for space in downtown Toronto to gather in person. StartWell's expanded meeting rooms offer on-demand lounges, board rooms and large event venues to book anytime online - complete with turn-key video conferencing tech, stationary, cafe beverage service and more.
  • We have launched a new publication called Coworking 2.0 to relate our experience developing StartWell and offer insight into the process of creating community-sensitive workplaces.
  • Our digital magazine has made our approach to publishing the stories of our partners, members and neighbourhood easier. Expect films and editorial on a weekly basis in the new year.
  • StartWell's podcast has been upgraded; with a dedicated studio space on King Street in our main building now featuring multi-cam HD recording and live-streaming we are able to publish engaging episodic content in video as well as audio only through YouTube, iTunes and Spotify (as well as our magazine on the web.)
  • We have just gone live with a professional media production studio for photographers and filmmakers to create world-class content on our campus in downtown Toronto's 'King Street West' neighbourhood. StartWell Studios offers a turn-key white cyclorama with load bearing truss for complex lighting as well as a complimentary grip package of stands and lighting gear with building rental. Already, work has been done in our studio by agencies like KZM and brands including Nobis - who recently launched a new global ambassadorship with Marvel superhero actor Simu Liu (shot by Justin Wu.)
  • Produced in-house at StartWell Studios, StartWell Yoga is a new on-demand wellness channel offering our members and the public yoga, pilates and meditation classes. In person classes will hopefully launch again in early 2022 and until then members of the service can login anytime they'd like to take a class. Additions to the catalog will be added regularly in the new year.
  • 2022 will see StartWell's eCommerce store go live on Shopify, providing the public with an array of excellent products we love - including our bespoke essential oil blend and sustainable clothing line (produced in collaboration with JUMA by Alia Juma using recycled PET bottles.)

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Meeting room rentals at StartWell in Toronto

Book any of our meeting rooms or venues on-demand for small or large company gatherings. We include presentation technology with complimentary barista service and a great vibe that your team will love.

  • The StartWell Event Studio

    The StartWell Event Studio

    The StartWell Event Studio

    Seating capacity: 150

    Purpose-built facility for high impact visual presentations, live-streams/broadcasts and memorable corporate events. Detached building with parking on-site, 2 washrooms, open concept kitchenette, flexible furnishing options for theatre/rows, workshops, cocktails, conferences and media shoots. Full AV package with professional theatrical lighting and mics, 4 massive projectors, PA and video conferencing plus white boards on wheels. Cinematic stage production optional.

  • Level Up

    Level Up

    Level Up

    Seating capacity: 150

    This spacious suite is perfect for all types of large corporate gatherings - from meetings to thought leadership sessions to seminars/trainings to socials. Fully furnished with layout options - plus full AV for stage presentations, content recording and live streaming. The space has a mixture of comfy lounge seating, hightop bar/eating areas and row seating plus a presentation space - all located just above our espresso bar at reception and looking onto King Street from a glass wall.

  • Dedicated Offsite Venue

    Dedicated Offsite Venue

    Dedicated Offsite Venue

    Seating capacity: 100

    Unique private suite with its own retail access from King Street, lounge setup, open concept bar with cold storage, flexible furnishing options for theatre/rows, workshops, cocktails and conferences. Full AV package with professional stage lighting, 2 large connected TVs, mic packages, PA, video conferencing and 3 whiteboards on wheels. 

  • The Third Floor

    The Third Floor

    The Third Floor

    Seating capacity: 50

    Large suite perfect for large team sessions - exposed brick and high ceilings combined with large West facing windows. Three 6-person breakout rooms included, plus open concept lounge and 2 washrooms. 4 large connected TVs with video conferencing and white boards on walls.

  • Bitmap

    Bitmap

    Bitmap

    Seating capacity: 16

    Comfortable large meeting room a large conference setup for 16 people just past our reception cafe. With a large connected TV, video conferencing, 3 white boards and 2 windows.

  • JPEG

    JPEG

    JPEG

    Seating capacity: 10

    A comfy board room featuring exposed brick at the back of the first floor in our main building.  With a large connected TV, video conferencing and 3 white boards.

  • Cube

    Cube

    Cube

    Seating capacity: 12

    A glass-enclosed board room next to the cafe on the first floor of our main building.  With a large connected TV, video conferencing, white board and privacy blinds.

  • Fast Forward

    Fast Forward

    Fast Forward

    Seating capacity: 4

    A cosy exposed brick meeting room on the first floor of our main building near the library. With a connected TV, large white board and window.  

  • Patio

    Patio

    Patio

    Seating capacity: 6

    An intimate board room just past the cafe on the first floor of our main building, across from our common hot desk workspace.  With a large connected TV, white board and sliding glass doors.

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