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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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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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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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