Theodore Grether-Murray

“One of the biggest lessons I took away was the power of surrounding yourself with ambitious, like-minded people - and how often that kind of support system is missing for young innovators around the world.”

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Hey, I'm Theo!

I'm a 17-year-old from Montreal, Canada, passionate about technology, entrepreneurship, and building solutions that make a real difference. My journey started at 15, when I became fascinated by the future of climate technology and how green energy could transform the world. I explored that curiosity by writing articles on renewable energy, participating in hackathons, and interning with labs and companies working at the forefront of innovation.

But it wasn’t until last year that I truly discovered the power of entrepreneurship.

That moment came when I traveled to Uganda for an internship focused on providing renewable energy to underserved rural communities. I worked with Mandulis Energy, a company building microgrids that bring clean power to homes, health centres, and schools. Seeing the real-world impact of these technologies changed everything for me. It made me realize that creating technology-driven businesses was an incredible way to create impact across the world in a scalable way.

Then, I had the opportunity to be a Venture & Tech Winter Fellow, where I connected with inspiring startup founders and a global community of entrepreneurial students. One of the biggest lessons I took away was the power of surrounding yourself with ambitious, like-minded people - and how often that kind of support system is missing for young innovators around the world.

That realization led to an idea. I saw a gap in my home city of Montreal: there weren’t enough opportunities for young people to explore entrepreneurship and build companies of their own. So, I decided to do something about it.

That’s what inspired me to start Piñata Pitch. Piñata Pitch is a student-led, global pitch competition for high school and university students. Our mission is to spark curiosity, inspire bold ideas, and build a supportive community of next-gen founders - right here in Montreal’s growing tech scene.

Curious to learn more? Visit us at pinatapitch.tech!