There’s something special about a city that roots for its builders. On May 1st, Hamilton is doing exactly that—and we’ll be right in the mix.

The BIG DiF, Innovation Factory’s annual open house and client showcase, is back. It’s part demo night, part community reunion, part celebration of all things smart, scrappy, and made-in-Hamilton. And this year, Resso.ai has been invited to exhibit.

So yes—our AI-powered interview platform will be live, on display, and open for questions, conversations, and clicks.

What is The BIG DiF?

If you haven’t been before, picture this:
Founders. Educators. Students. Startup folk. A few angel investors. Local champions who’ve been showing up since day one. Over 250 people from across Hamilton’s innovation ecosystem. All in one room.

The vibe? Very "come-as-you-are," but the energy is dialed up. You walk in and immediately sense that people here care—about new ideas, about bold bets, about what this city could be when it backs its builders.

There’ll be tables. Displays. Snacks. Conversations that start casually and turn into something bigger. And somewhere between it all, one standout community member will be honoured with the Mark Chamberlain DiFizen of the Year Award—named after a true Hamilton original.

Why We’re Showing Up

We’re not here to pitch. We’re here to connect.

Resso.ai is built to help people grow in every stage of career readiness. Sure, our AI-powered interview simulator is front and center—but that’s just one part of the platform.

We also help users:

• Craft sharper résumés and cover letters
• Refine their LinkedIn profiles
• Practice workplace communication
• Get real-time coaching through AI-powered feedback

It’s a full toolkit, designed to make job prep more accessible, more personalized, and a whole lot more actionable. Whether someone’s prepping for a co-op placement, a college admissions panel, or their first big job out of school—they’ve got support that meets them where they are.

At The BIG DiF, we’ll be demoing the interview tool live. But if you want to chat about the bigger picture—how AI can play a meaningful role in career learning—we’re all ears.

Who Should Drop By

If you’re…

• A co-op or SHSM educator looking for new tools
• A student curious about AI or job prep
• A founder building something in the education or HR space
• A community builder who wants to see what’s new
• Or someone who just likes seeing people show up for each other

...we’d love to meet you. Ask us questions. Test the demo. Tell us what you’re working on. You never know where a five-minute chat might go.

One Night, One Room, a Whole Lot of Possibility

The BIG DiF isn’t your typical tech event. It’s more human than that. It’s a night for ideas that haven’t quite launched yet. For companies still defining their voice. For conversations that start with “what if” and end with “let’s try.”

We’re honored to be invited—and excited to be in the room with so many of Hamilton’s makers, mentors, and momentum-builders.

May 1st. McMaster Innovation Park.  Come find us:
The Big DiF - Innovation Factory's Open House & Client Showcase

We’ll bring the platform. You bring the curiosity.

Let’s make it a good one.