From Self-Funded Searcher to Space Owner — and a Small Way I’d Like to Give Back

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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.
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from Queen's University in Toronto, ON, Canada
Hi Busola, It is
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from Ryerson University in Toronto, ON, Canada
That's really cool - i live literally across the street, and had no idea this space was there! Before covid, i was at a coworking space at Downsview, but then it went out of business, and i've been WFH since###-###-#### I Don't need an office right now , but an open desk would be nice + i could move my virtual mail forwarding from Telsec closer to home, too.
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