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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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Conflict Resolution as a Superpower, Building Compassionate Communication, and Creating Workplace Harmony
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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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Queer Entrepreneurship, Overcoming Challenges, and Building Community
With Naoufel Testaouni and Andy Saldaña
With Naoufel Testaouni and Andy Saldaña

Venture for Canada Launches 2025-2026 Alumni Council Introducing the 2025–2026 Venture for Canada Alumni Council. This group of entrepreneurial leaders is committed to building stronger connections and supporting our alumni community nationwide.
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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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Policy Change, Platform-Building, and Playful Disruption
With Vass Bednar
With Vass Bednar

Canada’s Next Startup Leaders Kick Off 2025 Fellowship Program at Smith School of Business
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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.
The Fellowship
Entrepreneurial Leaves of Absence, Setting Boundaries, and Transforming Your Business
With Annelies Tjebbes and Hayley Rutherford
With Annelies Tjebbes and Hayley Rutherford

Driving Change in Women’s Health: Nadia Ladak’s Journey with Venture for Canada Discover how Nadia Ladak, Co-Founder of Marlow, is transforming the period care industry while championing youth entrepreneurship, plus how Venture for Canada played a role in her early-stage growth.
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Thinking Like a Founder, Navigating Risk, and Applying Lean Startup Principles to Your Life
With Eric Ries
With Eric Ries

Building Dreams from Vision to Reality: Winnie Hsu’s Journey with Venture for Canada Explore the journey of Winnie Hsu, from her early days as an international student to becoming the founder of the non-profit Vision2Reality Foundation. Learn about her transformative collaboration with Venture for Canada, where she harnessed the power of the Intrapreneurship Program to significantly grow her initiatives and support budding entrepreneurs through mentorship and free resources.
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Support Local: Canadian Businesses to Shop in 2025 When every dollar counts, where you choose to spend it can reshape economies. Discover how choosing Canadian-made products is more than a patriotic act — it's a practical stand against global trade pressures.
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Transforming Yourself to Transform the World, Navigating Career Crossroads, and Cultivating Your Inner Compass
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Kapil Sukhija is the founder of KSMC and a Chartered Accountant who brings 25 years of financial...
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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...
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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...
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