Marie Chevrier Schwartz

Marie Chevrier is a seasoned entrepreneur and the CEO at TechTO, a community of 60,000 Canadian builders. Marie has deep passion for supporting Founders and startup community members. As the former founder and CEO of Sampler, a leading product sampling platform, Marie led the company through years of innovation and growth. Sampler was a leader in retail-tech helping consumer packaged goods brands like L’Oreal and retailers like Kroger digitize their product sampling strategies and 4.5M consumers connect with personalized product experiences from the comfort of their home.

Drawing from her extensive experience in scaling and managing a startup, Marie now dedicates her time to consulting and mentoring emerging entrepreneurs, offering guidance on both business strategies and the personal resilience required to thrive in the startup world. She is a strong advocate for mental health within the entrepreneurial community, actively working to create resources and support systems for founders facing the unique pressures of building a business.

Marie’s journey, marked by both successes and setbacks, fuels her commitment to helping others navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship with greater awareness and compassion.