The University of Toronto’s Rotman School will host Spin Master co-founder and chair Ronnen Harary for an in-person Inside the C-Suite event on November 5, 2026, in Toronto. The session will focus on how he helped build a global business from an early-stage idea, and it includes a moderated audience Q&A.
Key facts
- The event is titled Inside the C-Suite: Spin Master Co-Founder & Chair Ronnen Harary on Building a Global Business.
- It takes place at Desautels Hall at Rotman on November 5, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- The event is in-person only, with check-in opening at 5:00 p.m.
- General admission options include a $42 plus HST ticket with the book and a $20 plus HST ticket without the book.
- Rotman says accessibility requests should be sent by email no later than two weeks in advance.
What this means for students and aspiring founders
The event is aimed at business leaders, entrepreneurs and aspiring founders who want to hear Harary discuss the decisions, partnerships and lessons behind Spin Master’s growth. For students, that makes it a chance to hear a company-builder describe how entrepreneurial ideas can scale into a global business.
Attendees can choose between two registration options. The book-inclusive ticket costs $42 plus HST and includes a copy of No Experience Necessary. The in-person-only ticket costs $20 plus HST and does not include the book. Because the event is in-person only, anyone planning to attend needs to be on campus at Desautels Hall for the 5:30 p.m. presentation, after check-in opens at 5:00 p.m.
Rotman also says refund requests are only issued for cancellations received in writing at least 24 hours before the event, and accessibility needs should be submitted to events@rotman.utoronto.ca two weeks ahead of time.
What will Harary discuss?
Harary is expected to reflect on the journey of building Spin Master, including how leaders create room for new ideas, manage risk and uncertainty, and adapt as businesses expand. The event description says the discussion will draw on his new book, No Experience Necessary, which argues that youth can be a business advantage and frames early adulthood as a period with unique superpowers for entrepreneurs.
Spin Master is described in the event materials as the Canadian company behind brands including PAW Patrol, Bakugan and Rubik’s Cube. The book synopsis also says the company now has 28 offices around the globe, more than 3,000 employees and billions of dollars in annual revenue.
How can people get to the event?
Rotman lists Desautels Hall as the venue and says the building is about a 2.5-minute walk south of St. George TTC Station, using the Saint George Street exit. For cyclists, bike racks are available at the north and south entrances. Drivers are directed to the 107 Saint George Street underground garage, with the closest major intersection listed as Saint George Street and Bloor Street.
Frequently asked questions
Is the event online or in person?
The event is in-person only. Rotman says there is no online attendance option for this Inside the C-Suite session.
What does the registration fee include?
The $42 plus HST registration option includes a copy of No Experience Necessary. The $20 plus HST option is for in-person attendance only and does not include the book.
