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Venture for Canada Expands Responsible AI Adoption Challenge to Advance Responsible AI Adoption Through Student–SME Collaboration
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Venture for Canada Launches New AI Advisory Council Venture for Canada has launched a new AI Advisory Council to help shape how young Canadians and SMEs adapt to an AI-driven economy. Bringing together leaders across technology, research, policy, and entrepreneurship, the Council will guide VFC in building practical, responsible AI programs that prepare young people for the future of work while helping Canadian businesses adopt AI more effectively.
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Why More Women in Northern Ontario Should Be Buying Businesses Think buying a business is out of reach? In Northern Ontario, it might actually be your biggest advantage. Discover how Erin Sisko turned a local opportunity into ownership—and why now is the moment more women should do the same.
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The Future of Work Won’t Be Built by Hype. It Will Be Built by Real Experience. Canada doesn’t have a talent problem — it has an experience gap. As youth unemployment rises, this piece unpacks why proactive learning, real-world exposure, and human-centric skills matter more than ever for the future of work.
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A New Wave Podcast
“There could be more than one truth. Everyone has a different perspective.”
Meltem Kilicaslan
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
With Meltem Kilicaslan
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 
With Mehrsa Raeiszadeh
With Mehrsa Raeiszadeh
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Darian Kovacs: How To Become a Successful Marketer 
With Darian Kovacs
With Darian Kovacs
From Intern to Leader: Johanna Lau’s Tips for Exploring your Career Path We sat down with Johanna Lao, 2022 VFC Intern to learn more about the impact of her internship with the Canadian Accelerator & Incubator Network (CAIN) and the entrepreneurial skillset she has developed.
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Goldy Hyder: Enhancing Canada’s Economic Competitiveness 
With Goldy Hyder
With Goldy Hyder
Sukhinder Singh Cassidy: Becoming a Risk Taker 
With Sukhinder Singh Cassidy
With Sukhinder Singh Cassidy
CCI - Understanding the Intangible Canadian Economy 
With Benjamin Bergen and Dana O'Born
With Benjamin Bergen and Dana O'Born
Tim Jackson: What the Non-For-Profit and For-Profit Sectors Can Learn From Each Other 
With Tim Jackson
With Tim Jackson
Mike Wessinger: Building a Human-Centred Organization 
With Mike Wessinger
With Mike Wessinger
Michael Garrity: The Gift of Feedback 
With Michael Garrity
With Michael Garrity
Kirstine Stewart: Cultivating Your Self-Awareness 
With Kirstine Stewart
With Kirstine Stewart
Annette Verschuren: Trust Your Instincts 
With Annette Verschuren
With Annette Verschuren
Martin Picard: Transforming the hospitality industry 
With Martin Picard
With Martin Picard
Eva Lau: How to Cultivate Resiliency 
With Eva Lau
With Eva Lau
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