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What is Threads?
Mark Zuckerberg recently launched a new social media platform called “Threads” last Wednesday. Within the first 7 hours, the app already had 10 million users. Here’s everything you need to know about this rising platform.
SheBoot goes national
SheBoot is the investment-ready bootcamp that prepares women founders to pitch their businesses and secure investment. They just?announced their official evolution into a national non-profit organization! Building on three years of impact, the program is now scaling more broadly to help fuel the growth and success of women founders across the country.
Join us on Threads??
We like to stay “in the loop” and have joined Threads! If you’re also one of the over 100 million new users on Threads - give us a follow?@StartupCanada. Happy Threading!
?? Upcoming Programs and Events
Meet some of our?Speakers for Startup Canada Tour Calgary | September 28
Check out some of the speakers for our upcoming Startup Canada Tour stop in Calgary on Thursday, September 28 taking place at the BMO Centre at Stampede Park. You don’t want to miss hearing from these industry leaders and experts:
Stay tuned for upcoming speaker announcements! PLUS purchase your pass before July 28 to get access to exclusive early bird pricing.
Startup Women: Women in Fashion | July 19 at 12 pm (ET)
Startup Women will be hosting an Industry Advisory Circle on July 19th. This month’s topic is Women in Fashion. Register today for the opportunity to connect with and learn from industry experts and later-stage founders in the fashion space.
Startup Global: Unlocking Global Competitiveness with ESG Practices | July 25 at 1 pm (ET)
Strong Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) practices mitigate risks, open doors to new opportunities, drive innovation, attract top talent and strengthen the social and economic fabric of the Startup Communities! Join us for a panel discussion with Export Development Canada on unlocking global competitiveness with ESG Practices.
Startup Women: Content Marketing through Storytelling | July 26 at 12 pm (ET)
Not many realize that content marketing provides the opportunity for your brand to tell its story effectively to your customers. Join us for our webinar on building your content marketing strategy!
#??StartupChats: Kickstarting Your Fundraising Round | July 31 at 1 pm (ET)
So you’re looking to raise your first round of fundraising but have no idea where to start? Join us for our next #StartupChats discussion on Instagram Live. By joining this session, you’ll walk away with tips for structuring your round, how to outreach to your top investors, and best practices for building an effective pitch.
?? Ecosystem Resource, Grants, & Events
Sustainability with BDC: 5 benefits of environmentally-friendly business practices
Sustainability is quickly becoming a requirement for consumers to support businesses. Incorporating sustainability practices has several benefits but what exactly can it do for your business?
???Social Venture Zone
Due to popular demand, Caffeinated Innovators is BACK for a special summer edition, the first ever 'deCaffeinated Innovators'!
deCaffeinated Innovators is our special summer edition of Caffeinated Innovators, Canada's longest running social innovation focused discussion series. On July 21st, our subject will be Intense Work or In-Tents Work: Balancing Summer and Startup. We'll be discussing what summer means as an entrepreneur, recharging, balancing vacation and hustle, and more! Join us for a vibrant discussion and seasonally-themed refreshments
?? CANIE Awards
2023 CANIE Awards | Innovation & Entrepreneurs Foundation
Applications are now open for the 2023 CANIE Awards! The CANIE Awards recognize and honour outstanding entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence in innovation, sustainability, social impact, community leadership, and business achievement. The prestigious CANIE Awards shine a spotlight on our nation’s best and brightest entrepreneurs who belong to equity-deserving communities.
?? Nomz $10,000 grant
The Nomz is a grant for Indigenous Entrepreneurs or Businesses in Canada to receive funding that will go towards their business growth, marketing efforts, materials, and startup costs. Submissions close on September 8th, 2023.
??Community Spotlight
Meet Vivian Liu, the founder and CEO of “Making Auto Easy” (MAE), and our Startup Women Advocacy Member for British Columbia. Vivian’s adolescent passion for cars led to her becoming the District Sales Manager of General Motors at the age of 21. Through this experience, she discovered the lack of information available for women interested in purchasing cars. Now, she’s the founder of MAE, a guided and unbiased car shopping experience — built for women, by women. MAE offers women several different car combinations based on needs, preferences, and budget. Vivian recently was named to BCBusiness’s 30 under 30 list. Learn more about Vivian’s amazing founding story.
?? Tune in to the latest episodes of the Podcast
Startup Canada Podcast: What if AI is truly helpful?
Kevin Collins is the Founder and CEO of?Charli AI, a leading Intelligent Content Services Platform provider that is driving the transformation of human decision-making.?Kevin has more than 30 years of experience and extensive knowledge in artificial intelligence and machine learning, both as an entrepreneur and a corporate executive. At Charli AI, he oversees a team of expert scientists that are pushing the boundaries of innovation in the AI-driven intelligent content management space.
Startup Women Podcast: How To - Access Scotiabank's Women Initiative
This episode's guests are Chris McMartin and Melissa Houston. Chris leads The Scotiabank Women Initiative Small Business Strategy and Melissa is the author of Cash Confident: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Creating a Profitable Business.?In this episode, we discuss how to access the resources, tools, and advisory support from Scotiabank!
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