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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.
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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.
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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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Entrepreneurial Leaves of Absence, Setting Boundaries, and Transforming Your Business
With Annelies Tjebbes and Hayley Rutherford
With Annelies Tjebbes and Hayley Rutherford
Thinking Like a Founder, Navigating Risk, and Applying Lean Startup Principles to Your Life 
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With Eric Ries
Transforming Yourself to Transform the World, Navigating Career Crossroads, and Cultivating Your Inner Compass 
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Venture for Canada Welcomes Karen Restoule, Sam Daviau, and Wils Théagène to Its Board of Director Venture for Canada is excited to announce the onboarding of new board members.
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Venture for Canada announces recipients of 2023 RBC Inclusive Entrepreneurship Award The RBC Inclusive Entrepreneurship Award is a recognition award for Fellows who are ambitious recent graduates from Canadian post-secondary institutions, work in the startup sector, are leaders in their communities and have demonstrated entrepreneurial characteristics.
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Venture for Canada and Propel Campus Partner to Empower the Next Generation of Talent Venture for Canada and Propel Campus unveil a strategic partnership to accelerate career development for students. Through Propel's platform, students can now easily access paid work opportunities, secure internships, and further their professional skills.
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Kayla Isabelle: The State of Entrepreneurship in Canada 
With Kayla Isabelle
With Kayla Isabelle
Bruce Sellery: Fostering Financial Resilience in Entrepreneurs 
With Bruce Sellery
With Bruce Sellery
Desh Deshpande: What it Takes to Become an Entrepreneur 
With Desh Deshpande
With Desh Deshpande
Ronald Richardson: The Importance of Board Governance 
With Ronald Richardson
With Ronald Richardson
John Baird: How To Deal with Geopolitical Risks 
With John Baird
With John Baird
Where Are They Now: Allan Batalla
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Stephen Poloz: How to Navigate Uncertainty 
With Stephen Poloz
With Stephen Poloz
Irfhan Rawji: How Immigration Fosters Canadian Competitiveness 
With Irfhan Rawji
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Where Are They Now: Analiz Ochoa
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Canada’s Next Startup Leaders Kick Off 2025 Fellowship Program at Smith School of Business
May 17, 2025
29 Trailblazers Join Canada’s First ETA Academy in Toronto
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2025 Employer Advisory Council: Driving Innovation in Canada’s Startup Ecosystem
May 17, 2025
Pilot Program Creates Startup Opportunities for International Students in Canada
May 17, 2025
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