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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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A New Wave Podcast
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Conflict Resolution as a Superpower, Building Compassionate Communication, and Creating Workplace Harmony
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Conflict Resolution as a Superpower, Building Compassionate Communication, and Creating Workplace Harmony
With Meltem Kilicaslan
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Challenging Startup Myths, Finding Product-Market Fit, and Enjoying the Journey 
With Dave Sinkinson
With Dave Sinkinson
Raising Money Before Traction, Building Investor Trust, and Leveraging Partnerships 
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Jenn Harper: Embracing Vulnerability in Leadership 
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With Jenn Harper
John Montalbano: Impactful Mentorship 
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With John Montalbano
#ATP22: Increase Psychological Safety in the Workplace by Embracing Failure Venture for Canada's first All Things People was hosted virtually in March 2022, and welcomed nearly 300 attendees. Focused on implementing diversity, equity and inclusion best practices at startups, over 40 speakers hosted workshops, keynotes and networking sessions in 2022.
All Things People
#ATP22: Advancing Diversity and Inclusion Through Partnerships Venture for Canada's first All Things People was hosted virtually in March 2022, and welcomed nearly 300 attendees. Focused on implementing diversity, equity and inclusion best practices at startups, over 40 speakers hosted workshops, keynotes and networking sessions in 2022.
All Things People
2023: A Year in Books Discover our CEO's top 5 book picks for 2023, highlighting key themes in technology, business, culture, global issues, and society. Essential reading for curious minds.
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Kevin Kliman: Navigating High-Growth Team Building in Tech 
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With Kevin Kliman
What Does Your Coffee Choice Reveal About Your Entrepreneurial Spirit?
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Hamza Khan: From Management to Leadership 
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With Hamza Khan
Jonathan Hackett: Shaping a Career in Sustainable Finance 
With Jonathan Hackett
With Jonathan Hackett
David Johnston: Building a More Innovative Country 
With The Right Honourable David Johnston
With The Right Honourable David Johnston
Venture for Canada Announces the 2022 TD Clean Prosperity Award Winners Venture for Canada (VFC) is excited to announce the 2022 recipients of the TD Clean Prosperity Awards, recognizing young Canadians in the VFC’s Fellowship Program who have shown a commitment to environmental sustainability and the cleantech sector. CEO Scott Stirrett highlights the importance of entrepreneurial skills to address challenges like climate change, and Joshua Cayer of TD Bank Group applauds the winners. With TD's support, VFC continues to guide young talent towards a clean economy.
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#ATP22: A Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing DEI Venture for Canada's first All Things People was hosted virtually in March 2022, and welcomed nearly 300 attendees. Focused on implementing diversity, equity and inclusion best practices at startups, over 40 speakers hosted workshops, keynotes and networking sessions in 2022.
All Things People
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ETA Academy Opens Waitlists for Three New Business-Buying Programs
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