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Last week, Faire welcomed the Canadian tech community to our Toronto office as part of Toronto Tech Week. The event, which featured a fireside chat and a technical talk, sparked lively discussions and fresh perspectives on how we’re shaping the future of retail with AI, evolving our engineering culture, and continuing to grow Faire’s presence in Canada.
Last week, Faire welcomed the Canadian tech community to our Toronto office as part of Toronto Tech Week. The event, which featured a fireside chat and a technical talk, sparked lively discussions and fresh perspectives on how we’re shaping the future of retail with AI, evolving our engineering culture, and continuing to grow Faire’s presence in Canada.
Since launching in Canada in 2019, Faire has empowered more than 60,000 Canadian retailers to discover and stock standout products. With a thriving engineering HQ in Kitchener-Waterloo and a major presence in Toronto, our Canadian teams are solving some of the most important technical problems for our customers, helping shape how independent retailers shop, connect, and grow on our platform.
Since launching in Canada in 2019, Faire has empowered more than 60,000 Canadian retailers to discover and stock standout products. With a thriving engineering HQ in Kitchener-Waterloo and a major presence in Toronto, our Canadian teams are solving some of the most important technical problems for our customers, helping shape how independent retailers shop, connect, and grow on our platform.
Powering Retail with AI
Powering Retail with AI
Powering Retail with AI
We kicked off the afternoon with a technical talk on how we’re using AI to build smarter, more intuitive experiences for retailers on Faire. Our engineering team shared a few of the latest tools we’ve launched – like natural language search, which helps retailers find exactly what they need by describing it in their own words, and image-based discovery, which surfaces relevant products with just a photo.
We kicked off the afternoon with a technical talk on how we’re using AI to build smarter, more intuitive experiences for retailers on Faire. Our engineering team shared a few of the latest tools we’ve launched – like natural language search, which helps retailers find exactly what they need by describing it in their own words, and image-based discovery, which surfaces relevant products with just a photo.
We also discussed how AI is helping our teams move faster. From streamlining workflows to enhancing productivity, these tools are helping us focus on what matters most: building a platform that delivers real value for the brands and retailers we serve.
We also discussed how AI is helping our teams move faster. From streamlining workflows to enhancing productivity, these tools are helping us focus on what matters most: building a platform that delivers real value for the brands and retailers we serve.
Building a World-Class Engineering Team
Building a World-Class Engineering Team
Building a World-Class Engineering Team
The conversation continued with an inspiring fireside chat with Faire co-founder and Chief Architect, Marcelo Cortes, and CTO, Thuan Pham, moderated by Senior Director of Engineering, Jeff Hodnett. Together, they reflected on Faire’s early days and the journey of scaling a world-class engineering team from the ground up.
The conversation continued with an inspiring fireside chat with Faire co-founder and Chief Architect, Marcelo Cortes, and CTO, Thuan Pham, moderated by Senior Director of Engineering, Jeff Hodnett. Together, they reflected on Faire’s early days and the journey of scaling a world-class engineering team from the ground up.
Their conversation was a powerful reminder of what makes Faire’s culture so special: a shared belief in building with purpose and pushing forward together.
Their conversation was a powerful reminder of what makes Faire’s culture so special: a shared belief in building with purpose and pushing forward together.
Looking Ahead
Looking Ahead
Looking Ahead
As the event came to a close, one message stood out: innovation, community, and a deep love for local retail are at the heart of everything we’re building at Faire. We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us for this special Toronto Tech Week gathering. If you’re excited about what’s ahead, come join us! Explore open roles at faire.com/careers.
As the event came to a close, one message stood out: innovation, community, and a deep love for local retail are at the heart of everything we’re building at Faire. We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us for this special Toronto Tech Week gathering. If you’re excited about what’s ahead, come join us! Explore open roles at faire.com/careers.
