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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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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.
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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.
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Conflict Resolution as a Superpower, Building Compassionate Communication, and Creating Workplace Harmony
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Conflict Resolution as a Superpower, Building Compassionate Communication, and Creating Workplace Harmony
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Challenging Startup Myths, Finding Product-Market Fit, and Enjoying the Journey 
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With Dave Sinkinson
Raising Money Before Traction, Building Investor Trust, and Leveraging Partnerships 
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Step Into the CEO Seat: How Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Is Redefining Entrepreneurship in Canada Forget the startup grind—what if you could skip straight to being CEO? Discover how everyday Canadians are buying businesses through Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) and unlocking faster, less risky paths to ownership.
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Conflict Resolution as a Superpower, Building Compassionate Communication, and Creating Workplace Harmony
With Meltem Kilicaslan
With Meltem Kilicaslan
3 Canadian Programs to Upskill in Marketing and Accelerate Your Career Not sure which marketing program is right for your career stage? We break down three of Canada’s top options—designed for beginners, mid-level professionals, and senior leaders—so you can upskill with confidence.
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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
The Power of Storytelling, Embracing Imperfection, and Finding Your Authentic Voice 
With Jordyn Benattar
With Jordyn Benattar
Venture for Canada Launches Fellowship Academy: A 60-Hour Shortcut into Canada’s Startup World Introducing Fellowship Academy: a new 8-week, part-time career accelerator designed to equip young Canadians with the entrepreneurial skills, community, and confidence to break into the startup world. With a flexible, hybrid format, the program is built to lower barriers to entry and fast-track access to Canada’s innovation economy.
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Calgary’s Entrepreneurial DNA, Campus to Community, and a Culture of Innovation 
With Guy Levesque
With Guy Levesque
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 Announces Recipients of the 2025 RBC Inclusive Entrepreneurship Award VFC is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 RBC Inclusive Entrepreneurship Award, recognizing Fellows for their inclusive leadership and entrepreneurial innovation. Supported by RBC, this award empowers young Canadians to grow their skills, networks, and impact in communities across the country.
VFC News
Career Clarity, Miswanting, and the Art of Intentional Change 
With Mark Franklin
With Mark Franklin
ETA Academy Opens Waitlists for Three New Business-Buying Programs Following the success of our sold-out pilot cohort with a 96% satisfaction rate, we're expanding ETA Academy nationally. Waitlists for the Fall 2025 cohorts are now open, offering aspiring Canadian entrepreneurs expert-led training and a supportive network to confidently navigate buying businesses.
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