Joe Teo - Live from the SocialNext: Toronto Valut

In this live SocialNext Toronto 2025 conversation, guest host Maddie Alvarez sits down with Joe Teo, founder and CEO of HeyOrca!, the Canadian-built social media platform helping thousands of agencies and teams simplify their content workflows.

From dad jokes to dashboards, Joe shares why the point of social media isn’t virality, it’s community. He unpacks how HeyOrca’s product philosophy puts collaboration first, what social media managers actually need in 2025, and how AI can support (not replace) the humans behind the posts.

You’ll hear Joe’s take on why strong communities require intentional moderation, how brands can create digital “gardens,” and why the best social spaces are both safe and self-sustaining.

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This episode was recorded live at The Carlu during SocialNext: Toronto 2025 — a premier marketing event bringing together Canada’s leading brands, agencies, and creators.

SocialNext: Toronto is part of Canada’s largest community-driven marketing conference series, featuring expert speakers, actionable insights, and networking opportunities designed to spark innovation and collaboration in the marketing industry. Each year, SocialNext showcases the ideas, strategies, and people shaping the future of digital marketing across the country.