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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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Collecting Data for Inclusive Design: An Update on the Research Phase of VFC’s Reskilling Retail Workers Project
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Fellowship Selection Events: Ditch Perfection, Gain Experience What is a Venture for Canada Fellowship Selection Event? This article outlines the selection process for VFC's Fellowship program and provides you with tips and tricks on succeeding to get a spot in the next Fellowship cohort. You'll gain insights into the structure of the day and understand the evaluation framework the admissions team uses to evaluate participants.
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