Unleash Toronto

  Join the conversation @innovateforward   Overview 'Unleash Toronto' will be the second hackathon hosted by the LOFT. On December 1st, members of the Toronto start-up community will join our organization’s brightest individuals from across the Investment, Group Functions, U.S., Canadian and Asia Divisions. Over the course of 2 days they will pitch, build and refine new business offerings and/or products and services that answer the following question: “How might we help customers redefine and reimagine what it means to invest with Manulife through the use of new business models, channels technology?”     Prizes & Judging Criteria The First Place team will receive $10,000 cash, and the Top 3 teams will receive an exclusive networking dinner with Manulife Executives, and a working strategy session with LOFT Leadership! Submissions will be judged across several categories: a.    Clarity of the Entry in framing the problem or challenge b.    How well does the value proposition of the Entry fit its intended market needs? c.    Did Participant/team focus the presentation on the Entry ? d.    Did the Entry prototype capture the core idea of a compelling end product? e.    Did Participant/team present feasible post-Competition milestones and hand-off strategy for the Entry? f.    Should Manulife pursue this initiative? g.    Importance of the Entry h.    Urgency of the Entry   2-Day Agenda   Please click the "Register" button above  to complete your registration for  Unleash Toronto, and refer to the link below for a PDF copy of the terms and conditions of the Participation Agreement.  Click here for access to a PDF copy of the Unleash Toronto Participation Agreement