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How to Get Promoted in 2025 (Even When the Economy Feels Like a Dumpster Fire)
Think getting promoted in this economy is impossible? Think again. Jessica Lee, Learning Design Manager, and Erin O’Hanley, Director of People Operations and Finance at Venture for Canada, share practical steps to help you position yourself for a raise or title bump—even when things feel wildly uncertain.

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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.
Jennie Wedd
The Fellowship
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.
Jennie Wedd
VFC News
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.
Jennie Wedd
VFC News
A New Wave Podcast
“…people who came to Calgary or established Calgary came here with a dream to create a better life for themselves and take advantage of geography.”
Guy Levesque
Calgary’s Entrepreneurial DNA, Campus to Community, and a Culture of Innovation
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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.
Jennie Wedd
VFC News
Reimagining AI Through Indigenous Perspectives, Leading With Matriarchal Values, and Listening to Your Body
With Shani Gwin
Venture for Canada Launches 2024-2025 Alumni Council Meet the 2024-2025 Venture for Canada Alumni Council! With new roles and expanded regional leadership, these entrepreneurial leaders are poised to enhance community connections from coast-to-coast.
Jennie Wedd
VFC News
Building Human-Centered Teams, Embracing Feedback, and Crafting Your Ideal Career Path
With Susy Martins
What Does Your Fall Drink Choice Reveal About Your Entrepreneurial Spirit? Discover how your go-to fall beverage reflects your entrepreneurial spirit and matches one of Venture for Canada’s key personas. Dive in, find your drink match, and see how your favourite flavors align with your strengths this season!
Rebecca Scott
The Fellowship
Building a Successful Canadian Startup, Squashing Imposter Syndrome, and the Four Buckets of Fulfillment
With Rachel Zimmer
Taking Small Bets, Living in a Nursing Home for a Year, and Cultivating a Beginner’s Mindset
With Sameer Dhar
Turning Your Setbacks Into Success, Desirable Disabilities, and Space Exploration
With Jacqueline Good
Bonus Episode: Reinventing Work, the Myth of the Dream Job, and Post-traumatic Growth
With Jason Silver
Bridging the Entrepreneurship through Acquisition Training Gap in Canada Explore how Venture for Canada’s ETA Academy is bridging the entrepreneurship through acquisition training gap in Canada, offering aspiring entrepreneurs the skills and community support they need to successfully acquire and manage businesses.
Touhami Abi
Leadership
Navigating The Entrepreneurship through Acquisition Landscape in Canada Explore the options for Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) training in the U.S. and Canada. Learn about the available programs, from academic courses to hands-on investment opportunities, and understand their potential to shape your entrepreneurial future.
Jada Charles
Leadership
What is Entrepreneurship through Acquisition? Unlock the potential of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) to fast-track your business ambitions in Canada. This guide introduces you to a less traditional, but highly effective path to entrepreneurship that skips the startup struggles and places you at the helm of an established business.
Scott Stirrett
Leadership
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Writers
Morgan Tate is the founder of Breakwater M&A, an M&A Advisory specializing in the sale of profitable...
Jessica Lee is an experienced Learning Design Manager, curating learning experiences for new...
Touhami Abi is a learning design expert who specializes in creating transformative educational...
Jada Charles is a qualitative researcher and sociologist dedicated to conducting research and...
Kaileigh Klein is a creative and analytical person who mixes her passions for both the creative side and...
Rebecca Scott is a creative person who believes in leading with kindness. At VFC, you’ll find her using...
Sarah Mariani Sarah is an emerging voice in inclusive innovation, previously leading digital...
Jonathan Hutchinson Jonathan brings experience in IT project management, particularly for non-profits, and a...
Johanna Lao is a 2022 VFC Intern and BCom student at McGill University majoring in Sustainable...
Claudia Hepburn
Irfhan Rawji
Ownr By simplifying and automating business formation and everyday legal work, Ownr helps...