From Self-Funded Searcher to Space Owner — and a Small Way I’d Like to Give Back
November 11, 2025
by a searcher from Queen's University in Toronto, ON, Canada
Hi everyone,
About a year ago, I started my search and rented a small desk at Venture X North York — just to stay focused and avoid the distractions of working from home.
What surprised me was how much being around other business owners helped — it gave me structure, motivation, and a sense of community. Over time, I got to know the Venture X business itself, and long story short, two weeks ago I ended up buying the place.
If you’re based in or around Toronto and looking for a place to work (or just want to chat about the search process), feel free to reach out. I’m happy to offer a 50% discount on private one-person offices to anyone from the Searchfunder community — not as a promotion, just as a small way to support others who are walking a similar path.
from Queen's University in Toronto, ON, Canada
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