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Empowering Canada’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs: Reflections From the Field

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Venture for Canada Founder Scott Stirrett to Step Down as CEO in Fall 2025 After more than a decade of leadership, Venture for Canada Founder and CEO Scott Stirrett will step down in Fall 2025. Since launching VFC at just 22 years old, Scott has helped shape a national movement supporting over 10,000 young Canadians in developing entrepreneurial skills. His departure marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the organization as it continues to expand access to entrepreneurship and build on his enduring legacy.

2025 Employer Advisory Council: Driving Innovation in Canada’s Startup Ecosystem Meet Venture for Canada's 2025 Employer Advisory Council—a diverse group of leaders from across Canada, offering insights from startups, small businesses, and various industries to shape the growth and evolution of VFC's programs.

Venture for Canada Launches New Pathway to Business Ownership with ETA Academy Venture for Canada launches a new program to help aspiring entrepreneurs explore business acquisitions. The 5-week course runs from March 22 to April 27, 2025. Applications are now open.

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Empowering Canada's Next Generation of Entrepreneurs: Reflections From the Field

Grounded Hustlers: Real-World, Real Impact You don’t need to have it all figured out to make an impact. Meet a Fellow who discovered his path by saying yes to new experiences and learning through doing.

Experimenting Boldly, Building Softly You don’t need all the answers to get started—just the courage to try. Meet two Fellows who are learning that entrepreneurship begins with curiosity, community, and a willingness to experiment.

First-Gen Perspectives & Career Redefinition For many first-generation professionals, career paths aren’t just about climbing ladders—they’re about building new ones. Discover how Tianne and Yahya are rewriting the rules through entrepreneurship and self-discovery.

STEM Meets Startups: From Tech to Transformation What happens when scientists and engineers bring their problem-solving mindset to the startup world? Meet two Fellows turning technical skills into real-world impact.

Creative Confidence & Human-Centered Leadership What does it take to lead with both empathy and strategy? Meet a Fellow who’s proving that creativity, compassion, and confidence are the future of leadership.

Finding the “Why”: Purpose-Driven Builders What happens when you turn lived experience into your greatest strength? Meet a Fellow who’s redefining entrepreneurship through purpose, advocacy, and authenticity.

Systems Thinkers & Scientific Minds at the Startup Table What happens when scientists bring their curiosity to the startup world? Meet two Fellows who traded lab coats for business plans—and discovered that systems thinking might be the ultimate entrepreneurial edge.

Reframing Confidence Through Community What if confidence isn’t something you’re born with—but something you build through community? Meet two Venture for Canada Fellows who turned self-doubt into self-trust and found their voices in the startup world.

I’m Ready to Buy My First Business, Now What? Curious about buying a business but not sure where to start? Learn how thousands of Canadians are turning a wave of retirements into ownership opportunities—and how ETA Bootcamp can help you confidently navigate your first acquisition.

Building Canada’s ETA Ecosystem With Village Wellth Canada’s next generation of entrepreneurs isn’t just building new businesses—they’re buying them. Discover how Village Wellth is empowering searchers through hands-on tools and training with Venture for Canada’s ETA Academy.

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Kapil Sukhija is the founder of KSMC and a Chartered Accountant who brings 25 years of financial...

Liz MacRae is the Co-Founder and President of Village Wellth, a Canadian tech-enabled platform...

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Touhami Abi is a learning design expert who specializes in creating transformative educational...

Jada Charles is a qualitative researcher and sociologist dedicated to conducting research and...

Kaileigh Klein is a creative and analytical person who mixes her passions for both the creative side and...

Rebecca Scott is a creative person who believes in leading with kindness. At VFC, you’ll find her using...

Sarah Mariani Sarah is an emerging voice in inclusive innovation, previously leading digital...

Jonathan Hutchinson Jonathan brings experience in IT project management, particularly for non-profits, and a...

Johanna Lao is a 2022 VFC Intern and BCom student at McGill University majoring in Sustainable...

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