Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) ^Investor

Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a no-fee/no-equity mentoring program for pre-seed stage ventures. Founded in 2012 at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, CDL offers a nine-month program that connects founders with experienced entrepreneurs to increase their chances of success. CDL has expanded to thirteen sites across seven countries, including locations in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Australia. The program focuses on science- and technology-based companies and offers specialized streams, such as CDL Prime and CDL Minerals, to support ventures in specific industries. CDL has received high praise from CEOs who have participated in the program, citing it as more valuable than other labs they have been a part of.