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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
With Meltem Kilicaslan
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Challenging Startup Myths, Finding Product-Market Fit, and Enjoying the Journey 
With Dave Sinkinson
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Raising Money Before Traction, Building Investor Trust, and Leveraging Partnerships 
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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.
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Building Human-Centered Teams, Embracing Feedback, and Crafting Your Ideal Career Path 
With Susy Martins
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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!
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Building a Successful Canadian Startup, Squashing Imposter Syndrome, and the Four Buckets of Fulfillment 
With Rachel Zimmer
With Rachel Zimmer
Taking Small Bets, Living in a Nursing Home for a Year, and Cultivating a Beginner’s Mindset 
With Sameer Dhar
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Turning Your Setbacks Into Success, Desirable Disabilities, and Space Exploration 
With Jacqueline Good
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Bonus Episode: Reinventing Work, the Myth of the Dream Job, and Post-traumatic Growth 
With Jason Silver
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Venture for Canada Welcomes Laura McGee and Leah Nguyen to Its Board of Directors Discover how the appointment of Laura McGee, a trailblazer in diversity tech, and Leah Nguyen, a strategic investment leader, is set to energize the Venture for Canada's board’s mission to empower the next generation of Canadian entrepreneurs.
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Re-imagining Entrepreneurship, Working With Your Brain, and Dealing with Perfectionism 
With Sarah Stockdale
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