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Date

Saturday, November 14, 2026
8:00 PM

Location

Downtown Toronto

Cost

$18

At 23, he had no experience running a business. What he did have was the ambition to build something extraordinary.

 

​Ronnen Harary, co-founder of Spin Master and one of Canada’s most successful entrepreneurs, joins UJA to share how a business he started in his twenties grew into a global entertainment powerhouse, creating household names like PAW Patrol and Hatchimals.

 

​Hear firsthand about the risks, decisions, and defining moments behind his success, with insights for anyone looking to take their next big step. The evening will continue with a sit-down conversation exploring his new book No Experience Necessary: Why Betting on Yourself in Your Twenties Is the Best Decision You'll Ever Make, the influence of Jewish values, and his commitment to philanthropy, followed by an opportunity to ask Ronnen your own questions.

 

Start your Saturday night with wine, beer, and sweet and savoury light bites, plus a copy of Ronnen’s new book, and the chance to have it signed by Ronnen himself.

 

 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Downtown Toronto

Location to be shared with registered guests prior to event.

 

Registration: $18

Open to adults aged 20 and above.

 

Space is limited. Advance registration is required.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact Marni at [email protected].

 

2026 Annual Campaign Chairs: Joel Flatt and Gayle Goldgut

2026 Next Gen Chairs: Hayley Ossip and Zev Smith

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER:

RONNEN HARARY
Co-Founder and Chairman of Spin Master

Ronnen Harary is an entrepreneur, executive producer, and the co-founder and chairman of Spin Master, a global leader in children’s toys and entertainment.

Harary co-founded Spin Master at age 23, less than a year out of university. What began as a single-product venture built from the ground up grew into a global entertainment powerhouse with an iconic portfolio of brands, including PAW Patrol, Bakugan, Rubik’s Cube, and Toca Boca.

Drawing from his entrepreneurial journey and his recently launched book, No Experience Necessary: Why Betting on Yourself in Your Twenties Is the Best Decision You’ll Ever Make, Harary speaks to audiences on taking calculated risks, building high-performing teams, learning through failure, and cultivating a culture of innovation. His journey offers aspiring entrepreneurs and emerging professionals actionable insights on approaching opportunities with curiosity, conviction, and the confidence to build before feeling fully prepared.