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Fundraising Workshop

June 24 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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Attend this session to learn about the various ways in which entrepreneurs can raise funds for their businesses.
With speakers from York Angels and Futurpreneurs, you’ll learn about how best to approach investors, and seek out other financing opportunities to support your growth. A ZOOM link will be emailed to participants closer to the event date.

Speakers:

Enrique Soissa
With over a decade and a half in media and entertainment industries, working in content and client facing roles, I have spent my time in major media organizations as well as start-ups. From founding and running my own business in the music industry, acquisitions, and client management roles, I have a wide variety of experiences to draw from. Now in the role of BDM for Futurpreneur, I am now able to support new business creators during their key foundational stage.

Katie Salem CPA, CA

Katie Salem CPA, CA is an accomplished financial professional and strategist with over 25 years of experience in public accounting and management consulting. She has advised start-ups, small business owners as well as large corporations with an exceptional commitment to helping clients achieve their financial, operational, and strategic objectives. She is the Executive Director of York Angel Investors and an active Angel Investor.

Ideation Lab F'25 Schedule

Date
Time
Topic
Saturday, Sept 27
10am to 4:30pm
(in-person bootcamp)
Steps to Starting a Business, Goal-Setting, Design Thinking, Market Research
Wednesday, Oct 08
5:30pm to 7:30pm
(virtual)
Legal Workshop (understanding how to incorporate and shareholder structures)
Wednesday, Oct 15
5:30pm to 7:30pm
(virtual)
Fundraising Session
Wednesday, Oct 22
5:30pm to 7:30pm
(virtual)
Digital Marketing & Brand Storytelling
Wednesday, Oct 29
5:30pm to 7:30pm
(virtual)
Taxes & Accounting
Wednesday, Nov 12
5:30pm to 7:30pm
(virtual)
Sales Strategy
Wednesday, Nov 19
5:30pm to 7:30pm
(virtual)
Measuring Social Impact
Wednesday, Dec 03
5:30pm to 7:30pm
(virtual)
Understanding Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Wednesday, Dec 10
5:30pm to 7:30pm
(virtual)
Storytelling & How to Pitch

Indigenous business training program created by RedBird Circle Inc. in partnership with UofT Libraries, ICUBE UTM and The Bridge at UTSC

An experiential learning program that follows the school 3 semesters schedule, for anyone with a great idea who wants to make it happen.

A boutique-style remote program to support your business development and help you grow through one-on-one support. This program is open all year.

A student-led creative studio with intends to serve the prototyping and design needs of our ventures and small businesses in our community.

This 2-day retreat is designed to help you reflect on your journey, what drives you, all the hats you wear and what is next for you and your social enterprise.