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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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From Banking to Buying Businesses: Mike Morawetz’s ETA Journey
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From Campus Ventures to Friendship App: Luke Scott’s Path with Venture for Canada Discover how Luke Scott went from being employee #1 at a Vancouver startup to co-founding an app designed to strengthen friendships—all sparked by his Venture for Canada experience.
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Step Into the CEO Seat: How Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Is Redefining Entrepreneurship in Canada Forget the startup grind—what if you could skip straight to being CEO? Discover how everyday Canadians are buying businesses through Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) and unlocking faster, less risky paths to ownership.
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