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The Searcher’s Dilemma: Brokered vs. Proprietary Deal Sourcing in ETA

In this post, Morgan Tate shares hard-earned insights from closing 50+ deals to help ETA searchers understand when to go through brokers, when to go direct, and why a hybrid strategy is your best bet for finding a business that actually fits.

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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.

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.

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.

A New Wave Podcast

“…conflict is actually very good. And if we didn't have conflict, we wouldn't be advancing at all…we wouldn't be learning.”

Peter Jaskiewicz

Navigating Family Business, Steering Conflict, and Investing in Values

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Navigating Family Business, Steering Conflict, and Investing in Values

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Queer Entrepreneurship, Overcoming Challenges, and Building Community

With Naoufel Testaouni and Andy Saldaña

Policy Change, Platform-Building, and Playful Disruption

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