makerslounge
Passionate people can change the world
We're here to enable them through community. Whether you're a first-time creator or a seasoned builder, you're welcome here.
Why MakersLounge exists
I started MakersLounge because I know how hard it is to find the right people to build with. You have an idea you're excited about, maybe even a prototype. But finding a collaborator who complements your skills? That's the real challenge.
I've been there, searching for a technical partner, a design collaborator, or just someone who gets as excited about the same problems as I do. It shouldn't be that hard.
So I built this place. No gatekeeping, no cliques. Just a welcoming space where your half-baked ideas are celebrated and the right connections happen naturally.
What we do
More than just a platform—we bring makers together through multiple channels.
MakersLounge Podcast
Candid conversations with founders sharing their stories—the wins, the struggles, and everything in between.
Listen now →Events at New Stadium
In-person gatherings where makers meet, share ideas, and forge real connections in Toronto.
See events →AI Workshops
Hands-on sessions to help makers leverage AI tools and stay ahead of the curve.
AI Consulting
Strategic guidance for businesses looking to integrate AI into their products and workflows.
How it works
MakersLounge is designed to make connecting with other builders as natural as possible.
Share your projects
Create a profile and showcase what you're building. Add images, videos, and tell the story behind your work.
Discover & connect
Browse makers by skills, interests, or projects. Find collaborators who bring the pieces you're missing.
Collaborate & build
Start conversations, join projects, and build something meaningful together. The best partnerships start here.
Built by makers, for makers
We're a small team passionate about helping creators find their people.
Berto & Katy
Co-founders of MakersLounge
Berto Mill
Founder
Berto started MakersLounge after experiencing firsthand how isolating it can be to build alone. He was deep in projects but had no one to build with, and knew others felt the same way. That frustration became the spark for a community where makers never have to go at it solo.
Katy Rozanova
Co-founder
Katy gave Berto the push to turn his desire to build with others into an actual community. She was pivotal in setting up the social presence, bringing in early members, and shaping MakersLounge from an idea into a real group of people showing up and creating together.
Vimal
Lead AI Instructor
Vimal was the very first AI instructor at MakersLounge. With a deep background in artificial intelligence, he brought hands-on workshops and real expertise to the community from day one, helping makers learn to build with AI.
Tanisha
Events Organizer
Tanisha came to several MakersLounge events as a regular before stepping up to help run them. An Associate AI Product Manager by trade, she brings the discipline of agile delivery and a user-centric mindset to every event — making sure each one feels intentional, welcoming, and worth showing up for.
Our values
Everyone belongs here
First project or fiftieth—your experience level doesn't matter. What matters is that you're building something.
No gatekeeping
This isn't an exclusive club. If you're curious and want to create, you're one of us.
Share early, share often
Your half-baked idea deserves to see the light. Get feedback, iterate, grow.
Real connections over networking
We're not about collecting contacts. We're about finding people you genuinely want to build with.
Ready to find your people?
Born in Toronto, growing everywhere. Join a community of makers who are building, learning, and supporting each other.