What E-180 actually does
E-180 is a Montreal-based company that built Braindate, a peer-learning platform used at live, virtual, and hybrid events to match attendees for structured one-on-one or small-group conversations based on shared interests. Instead of passive keynotes and generic networking, Braindate turns an event’s attendee list into a searchable menu of topics people are willing to talk about, then handles the scheduling. The company is B Corp certified.
“With Braindate, the serendipity is gone… It’s really targeted, and that’s what makes your entry fee better value.”
Bart Vermeulen, Director, EY
Where the peer learning shows up
- Conferences: Dreamforce (Salesforce), C2 Montreal, SaaStr, TED
- Corporate and nonprofit events: Airbnb, Docker, O’Reilly, the Skoll Foundation
- Diplomatic and policy events: the Paris Peace Forum
Why this belongs on a sustainability directory
By replacing generic networking with structured, interest-matched conversations, Braindate gives event organisers a concrete way to make knowledge actually transfer between attendees, supporting SDG4 (quality education) through peer-to-peer learning rather than one-way broadcast content. Its use at genuinely cross-sector gatherings, from Salesforce’s Dreamforce to the Paris Peace Forum, also connects to SDG17 (partnerships for the goals) by giving people from different organisations and disciplines a structured reason to actually talk to each other.
Frequently asked questions
Where is E-180 based, and who uses it?
E-180 is based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It sells B2B, licensing its Braindate platform to event organisers including Salesforce, C2 Montreal, and the Skoll Foundation.
Which SDGs does E-180 support, and how?
E-180 supports SDG4 (Quality Education) by structuring peer-to-peer knowledge sharing at events through its Braindate platform, and SDG17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by connecting people across organisations and sectors at gatherings like the Paris Peace Forum.
How is E-180 verified as a sustainability project?
E-180 is a Certified B Corporation, and its Braindate platform is used by named organisations including Salesforce, Airbnb, TED, and the Skoll Foundation.
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