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SUMMARY:Tax Season Special
DESCRIPTION:Attend this Tax Season Special with a Chartered Accountant to learn about general reporting obligations as an entrepreneur.\n\n\nThe session will follow a casual Q&A\, conversational format. Pop into this virtual chat to have your inquires answered! Some topics that may be addressed include: \n\nIncome tax for sole proprietors or corporation\nHST registration and filings\nPayroll remittances and T4 filings\n\nSpeaker: Zahra Qureshi (she/her) \nZahra Qureshi works with changemakers and founders to support their passion for positive impact on people\, communities and the planet. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CMA) committed to doing business with heart\, she launched Optinum Professional Corporation with a mission to reduce the overwhelm and stress caused by accounting systems\, finance concepts and impact planning tools. As a coach and consultant\, Zahra brings 12+ years of experience to help entrepreneurs and changemakers build confidence and strategic clarity for achieving financial sustainability\, powerful growth\, and positive social change. Optinum’s support includes outsourced services for finance/accounting and social impact management\, strategic coaching for building these processes internally\, financial analysis for growth-oriented organizations\, and securing and managing grant funding. We are proud to serve a client portfolio working on 10 of the 17 United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. \nIn 2020\, Zahra founded Social Venture Circuit with the vision to build a community of social enterprises that could grow and learn together. She is also the community leader for Startup Social Enterprise at Startup Canada\, bringing social enterprise resources to entrepreneurs across Canada. These programs have supported many social entrepreneurs to learn and connect. \nZahra shares her passion and knowledge through workshops and mentorship at 15+ entrepreneurship programs across Canada\, covering topics such as accounting basics for new founders\, financial empowerment\, getting funding\, the power of budgeting\, and creating an impact blueprint.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/tax-season-special/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Fundraising Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Attend this session to learn about the various ways in which entrepreneurs can raise funds for their businesses.\n\n\nCome join us over Teams on February 8th – 5:30-6:30pm. Learn from investors and experts about the various options available to seek funding when establishing your venture. \n\n\nOur Panelists:\n\n\n\nJulia Tu \nJulia is currently the Director of Ontario Investments at Front Row Ventures\, Canada’s first university-focused venture capital fund investing in student founders. She is passionate about supporting the next generation of technology leaders and building a stronger tech ecosystem in Canada. Outside of Front Row\, she has work experience in various different industries including sustainable investing at the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan\, consulting at Deloitte and risk and strategy at Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. \n\n\n\nEnrique Soissa \nWith 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. \n\n\n\nFrank Lorusso  \nFrank Lorusso is a Senior Account Manager with BDC which is a financial institution devoted to Canadian entrepreneurs. BDC helps create and develop strong Canadian businesses through financing\, advisory and capital. \nFrank Lorusso joined BDC in February of 2019. In his current role\, he is a small business specialist. This involves financing commercial real estate\, as well as helping businesses finance equipment and working capital to accelerate their growth.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/fundraising-workshop-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221215T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221215T183000
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SUMMARY:Ideation Lab Pitch Competition | Fall 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us from 5:30pm to 6:30pm on Thursday\, December 15 for the Ideation Lab Pitch Competition!\nZoom link for the event: https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/86781797001\n\n\nJoin us from 5:30pm to 6:30pm on Thursday\, December 15 for the Ideation Lab Pitch Competition! Watch 5 finalists compete for prize money and in-kind prizes\, see examples of how the pitching process works\, and understand what to expect from investors and interested parties. \nThis event is facilitated by ICUBE at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) and will be held virtually via ZOOM. Register for free using the Eventbrite link below! \nEligibility Criteria: \n\nMember of the Fall 2022 Ideation Lab\nSuccessfully completed 3 online modules as part of the program requirements\nAttended 2 virtual and/or in-person events before the time of application\n\nJudging Criteria: \nThe panel of judges will be looking for the venture’s: \n\nOpportunity: A clearly identified problem and articulated and compelling value proposition\nViability and impact: Demonstrated traction\, market opportunity and knowledge\nGrowth potential: Sustainable and scalable idea\nInnovation: Intellectual property and/or strong competitive differentiation\nTalent: A strong team\nCommunication skills: An effective and persuasive overall application and pitch presentation\n\nPrizes: \n\n1st place: $3\,500.00 + $500.00 in-kind support from Optinum to work on your blueprint to optimize for positive social impact or financial sustainability”\n2nd place: 1\,000.00\nPC: $500.00\n\nJudges: \n\n\n\nPrabaarja Bedi is a two-time entrepreneur and marketer passionate about social impact and environmental sustainability with strong interpersonal and networking skills. With over seven years of professional experience\, she has worked in growth marketing\, as an entrepreneur in the sustainable fashion and wellness living industries\, and as a research associate with a global investment business for early-stage entrepreneurs. Aarja is an MBA from Babson College with a major in entrepreneurship. As an entrepreneur\, she has graduated from various accelerators and incubators in the US and Canada. \n \nKyle Wang is the co-founder of Archipelago\, a personalized health and wellness company that designs custom workout programs based on your unique goals\, lifestyles and DNA. Kyle has spent all of his time doing 3 things: 1. Pushing Archipelago toward its mission of giving everyone the tools and knowledge to achieve their best health\, 2. Broadening the company’s understanding of genetics through his PhD\, and 3. Connecting with intelligent people with a vision for a better world. \n \nRick Makos has over 35 years of industry experience in consultative sales\, marketing\, product development and professional services. Rick has deep experience in growing businesses that focus on building analytical ecosystems that generate value for the businesses they are deployed. He has worked in Canada\, the United States\, Europe and Asia\, leading divisions within large multi-national corporations\, and managing pre-IPO organizations. Rick has worked with many major companies on business focused implementations of Data Warehousing\, Analytics\, Digital Manufacturing\, and IIOT systems. Some these clients include US Patent & Trademark Office\, Royal Bank of Canada\, TD Bank\, Bank of America\, McCain Foods\, Rogers Communications\, Bell Canada\, MARS\, Dupont\, Sierra Nevada Corporation\, and Bristol-Myers. His past positions include\, President Callisto Integration\, President and CEO Phemi Systems\, CEO of Angoss Software\, and President of NCR Canada and Teradata Canada.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/ideation-lab-pitch-competition-fall-2022/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:The Power of Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in our drop in zoom session at 5pm.\n\n\nPlease note that these workshops were developed for self-identifying Indigenous peoples\, First Nation\, Inuit and Metis.  \nRedbird Circle will be delivering twelve online workshops on the topic of two-eyed seeing in entrepreneurship. The workshops will offer participants an opportunity to learn about the duality in entrepreneurship and innovation\, and invite them to think in new ways about themselves\, their community\, and our connection to the spirit of the land. The workshops aim to build traditional knowledge\, community\, facilitate partnerships and mentorships\, and build pathways to success for Indigenous entrepreneurs. For a list of upcoming workshops\, dates and to register please see below. To learn more about the program\, please visit: https://icubeutm.ca/indigenous/ \nOnce you register for an online workshop\, our team will follow up with instructions of how to join. If you don’t receive an email\, please contact us at admin@redbirdcircle.com. \nRedbird Circle Inc. in partnership with University of Toronto’s iCube UTM\, The Bridge and University of Toronto’s Libraries. \nAt Redbird Circle Inc\, we empower Indigenous Governments and their People by merging Indigenous Knowledge\, entrepreneurship and innovative learning approaches. Through strategic post-secondary partnerships\, we offer multiple (virtual) courses on leadership\, business creation\, innovation\, strategy and investment through an Indigenous lens. \nThe BRIDGE is a joint venture between UTSC’s Department of ManagementOpens an external site in a new window and the UTSC LibraryOpens an external site in a new window. It is where business\, research and innovation converge\, delivering extraordinary student experiences through entrepreneurship\, research\, advanced training programs\, and work-integrated learning. Our state-of-the-art facility includes a business research library\, data lab\, and collaboration lounge. We are a U of T accelerator focused on student formation\, and a pathway for industry and community partnerships. The BRIDGE connects the best academic theory with creative applications and aspiring minds. \nUniversity of Toronto Libraries supports campus entrepreneurs enrolled in courses and programs\, commercializing research\, and launching startups on their own or via a campus accelerator. \nICUBE is the home of Social Entrepreneurship and early-stage start-ups at UTM\, offering resources\, programs\, workshops and mentorship for people who are changing the world. We empower innovators\, creators\, and change-makers to explore their ideas and make them happen. If you want to make a difference\, ICUBE is here to help you make it.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/the-power-of-storytelling/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Ideation Lab Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Calling on innovators from all backgrounds!\n\n\nICUBE at UTM is excited to be facilitating the Ideation Lab during the Fall of 2022 to help you put big ideas into action! By taking part in the program\, you can access webinars\, live events\, and mentorship\, needed to map out a sustainable business or organization. You also will be eligible to compete for prize money at the end of the program to help you further launch your idea into reality. So\, whether you’ve been building an invention\, dreaming of starting a non-profit\, or see a nagging problem you know you could fix – the Ideation Lab will help you make it happen! \nAny interested students\, alumni\, or community members with start-up ideas are encouraged to attend this information session to learn more!
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/ideation-lab-info-session-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221206T183000
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Gig Economy
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in our drop in zoom session at 5pm.\n\n\nPlease note that these workshops were developed for self-identifying Indigenous peoples\, First Nation\, Inuit and Metis.  \nRedbird Circle will be delivering twelve online workshops on the topic of two-eyed seeing in entrepreneurship. The workshops will offer participants an opportunity to learn about the duality in entrepreneurship and innovation\, and invite them to think in new ways about themselves\, their community\, and our connection to the spirit of the land. The workshops aim to build traditional knowledge\, community\, facilitate partnerships and mentorships\, and build pathways to success for Indigenous entrepreneurs. For a list of upcoming workshops\, dates and to register please see below. To learn more about the program\, please visit: https://icubeutm.ca/indigenous/ \nOnce you register for an online workshop\, our team will follow up with instructions of how to join. If you don’t receive an email\, please contact us at admin@redbirdcircle.com. \nRedbird Circle Inc. in partnership with University of Toronto’s iCube UTM\, The Bridge and University of Toronto’s Libraries. \nAt Redbird Circle Inc\, we empower Indigenous Governments and their People by merging Indigenous Knowledge\, entrepreneurship and innovative learning approaches. Through strategic post-secondary partnerships\, we offer multiple (virtual) courses on leadership\, business creation\, innovation\, strategy and investment through an Indigenous lens. \nThe BRIDGE is a joint venture between UTSC’s Department of ManagementOpens an external site in a new window and the UTSC LibraryOpens an external site in a new window. It is where business\, research and innovation converge\, delivering extraordinary student experiences through entrepreneurship\, research\, advanced training programs\, and work-integrated learning. Our state-of-the-art facility includes a business research library\, data lab\, and collaboration lounge. We are a U of T accelerator focused on student formation\, and a pathway for industry and community partnerships. The BRIDGE connects the best academic theory with creative applications and aspiring minds. \nUniversity of Toronto Libraries supports campus entrepreneurs enrolled in courses and programs\, commercializing research\, and launching startups on their own or via a campus accelerator. \nICUBE is the home of Social Entrepreneurship and early-stage start-ups at UTM\, offering resources\, programs\, workshops and mentorship for people who are changing the world. We empower innovators\, creators\, and change-makers to explore their ideas and make them happen. If you want to make a difference\, ICUBE is here to help you make it.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/understanding-the-gig-economy/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221202T120000
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SUMMARY:African Impact Challenge Pitch Day
DESCRIPTION:African Impact Challenge 2022 Pitch Competition\n\n\nWe welcome you to join us in cheering our founders on as they have their first pitch competition in the 2022  African Impact Challenge.  \nAt the African Impact Initiative\, we are committed to building the future of our continent through its young innovators; by empowering them to create sustainable solutions to our biggest challenges. We achieve this through initiatives centered around impact-driven entrepreneurship\, community engagement and career development. \nOne such initiative is the African Impact Challenge\, where yearly\, we help Africa’s brightest minds go from Idea to MVP to Market.  \nThis year\, we received over 500 venture team applications from 20 African countries\, with 281 teams engaging in pre-incubation training\, where the Top 30 pre-incubation startups were interviewed\, and the emerging Top 16 selected for incubation. \nJoin us on Dec 2\, 2022 as our Top 16 ventures\, representing 8 African countries\, share their incubation experience\, products & services\, and their exciting plans for scaling.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/african-impact-challenge-pitch-day/
LOCATION:University of Toronto Scarborough – Instructional Centre\, 1095 Military Trail The BRIDGE\, Toronto\, ON M1C 1A2\, Toronto\, M1C 1A2\, CA
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221123T190000
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SUMMARY:Visual Branding Crash Course
DESCRIPTION:This crash course introduces entrepreneurs to branding; what it is\, when to do it\, how to use it\, and why it’s so important.\n\n\nAfter hearing from three industry professionals from Toronto-based branding studio\, Wysp Creative\, you’ll have a better understanding of the essential role branding plays in your business. \nOur Speakers: \nLucas DeClavasio \nLucas started his first business when he was 23 years old and learned about the branding process by diving in head first. He has a decade of experience in the design and branding industry\, and has recently started exploring the world of user research. \nAndrew Patterson \nWith nearly 20 years of design and branding experience\, Andrew is a proud partner of Wysp Creative\, and also teaches graphic design and illustration at Sheridan College. When it comes to realizing original designs\, his integrity is unmatched. \nMonica Low \nMonica’s breadth of experience stretches from publishing to design\, to branding\, to business consulting\, all over a successful 20+ year career. She is a partner and key brand strategist at Wysp Creative; she can make you look good AND tell you what to do next.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/visual-branding-crash-course-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221117T193000
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SUMMARY:Design Thinking | Part 02
DESCRIPTION:You will be introduced to the concept of Human Centered Design and how it is applied through the 5 step Design-Thinking process.\n\n\nIn this 90 minute workshop you will be introduced to the concept of Human Centered Design and how it is a applied through the 5 step Design-Thinking process. By the end of the workshop\, you would have been introduced to a few key tools used in Design Thinking and gain an appreciation for how you can design products and services by putting human needs at the center of your innovation process. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Andrew Seepersad \nAndrew is the Associate Director for the Business Design Initiative\, a research and education center at the Rotman School of Management which focuses on Design-led Innovation Management. A graduate of Rotman’s MBA program he is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration at the Paris School of Business. He is a trained Design Thinking facilitator who also holds a certificate in Learning Experience Design. In addition to his work at Rotman\, Andrew provides private consulting for organizational innovation projects.  Previously\, he worked over a decade at a large multinational corporation\, building extensive experience in Corporate Strategy\, Planning\, Financial Management and Partner Relations Management. In addition\, he was actively involved in theatre\, having founded and led a successful theatre company.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/design-thinking-part-02/
LOCATION:ICUBE UTM – L1240\, Innovation Complex\, 3359 Mississauga Road\, Mississauga\, ON L5L 1C6\, Mississauga\, L5L 1C6\, CA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T193000
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SUMMARY:Legal session: Shareholders & Corporate Power Structures
DESCRIPTION:Learn how shareholders interact with each other and how the formal power structure of a corporation works!\n\n\nAvoid making expensive mistakes. Learn how shareholders interact with each other and how the formal power structure of a corporation works\, running down from shareholders to directors to officers to employees. \nOur Speaker: Hani Al-Dajane \nEmerge Law was founded by Hani Al-Dajane in 2019 to reimagine the delivery of legal services. \nHani is a corporate and transactional lawyer. In his practice\, Hani serves as outside counsel to businesses\, advising on matters ranging from formation to exit including equity compensation\, regulatory compliance\, and purchase and sale of businesses. \nHani is also a serial entrepreneur himself and is the founder of a new age media company called Yalla\, which has been featured in Canada Digest\, Toronto News\, and Globe and Mail. \n\nZoom Link: https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/87002420287
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/legal-session-shareholders-corporate-power-structures-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221103T200000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Market Research
DESCRIPTION:Come learn first-hand how to use market research tools available to start-ups via the ICUBE community.\n\n\nYou will receive training in how to conduct research\, a demo of the best research tools available\, and guidance in finding the information needed to validate the main areas of your business. \nThis workshop will be most beneficial to early-stage entrepreneurs interested in learning how to conduct primary and secondary market research. \nThrough the session you will: \n·         Learn about the pros and cons of different research types \n·         Receive guidance in conducting primary and secondary research \n·         Explore the main market research tools available through the library \n·         Start finding key information to validate the assumptions in your business plan \n·         Walk away with a list of valuable resources to continue your research \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker: Catherine MacGregor is the Finance Learning Centre Liaison Librarian at the University of Toronto Mississauga. Before joining the UTM Library last year\, Catherine was a Knowledge Analyst at the Ontario Securities Commission.  She also has experience as a librarian at two different corporate law firms in Toronto.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/market-research/
LOCATION:ICUBE UTM – Financial Learning Centre\, 3359 Mississauga Road\, Mississauga\, ON L5L 1C6\, Mississauga\, L5L 1C6\, CA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221101T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221101T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T133312
CREATED:20221012T171314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T171810Z
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SUMMARY:Ethical Marketing
DESCRIPTION:If your inspiration for creating a social enterprise is to address issues in our society and environment\, then surely ethics are important to you! You’re trying to do the right thing in the sourcing\, production\, packaging\, and operations\, but you may be worried that it’s not perfect. With that in mind\, how do you market the critical impact you’re making without greenwashing or social washing? You want to feel good about what you’re doing\, and definitely don’t want to be called out for being contradictory! \nIn this workshop by Julianna Van Adrichem\, we’ll delve into how to spot greenwashing and social washing\, and what it takes to promote your social enterprise authentically and ethically. You’ll learn ways to market your social enterprise effectively without feeling gross! There will be time to reflect on your marketing and to discuss it with others in breakout rooms. There will also be time for questions. \n\n\n\nOur Speaker: Julianna Van Adrichem \nJulianna Van Adrichem created Promosaurus after 15 years of experience growing social enterprises focused on solar energy\, sustainable agriculture\, waste reduction\, land conservation and other solutions for our environment. In 2019\, she branched out on her own to expand her impact by offering marketing services to many more social enterprises that are doing crucial work for our societies and the planet. \nHer degrees in International Development and Biological Sciences from the University of Guelph ensures that her communications align with the science behind the initiatives and allows her to bring an analytical approach to marketing and to see the larger picture. Julianna is currently a mentor in the Rhyze Ventures Program with Innovation Guelph. \nGet your FREE ticket now!
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/ethical-marketing/
LOCATION:Online\, Webinar
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221025T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221025T183000
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UID:87458-1666717200-1666722600@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Medicine Wheel Teachings
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in our drop in zoom session at 5pm.\n\n\nRedbird Circle will be delivering twelve online workshops on the topic of two-eyed seeing in entrepreneurship. The workshops will offer participants an opportunity to learn about the duality in entrepreneurship and innovation\, and invite them to think in new ways about themselves\, their community\, and our connection to the spirit of the land. The workshops aim to build traditional knowledge\, community\, facilitate partnerships and mentorships\, and build pathways to success for Indigenous entrepreneurs. For a list of upcoming workshops\, dates and to register please see below. To learn more about the program\, please visit: https://icubeutm.ca/indigenous/ \nOnce you register for an online workshop\, our team will follow up with instructions of how to join. If you don’t receive an email\, please contact us at admin@redbirdcircle.com. \nRedbird Circle Inc. in partnership with University of Toronto’s iCube UTM\, The Bridge and University of Toronto’s Libraries. \nAt Redbird Circle Inc\, we empower Indigenous Governments and their People by merging Indigenous Knowledge\, entrepreneurship and innovative learning approaches. Through strategic post-secondary partnerships\, we offer multiple (virtual) courses on leadership\, business creation\, innovation\, strategy and investment through an Indigenous lens. \nThe BRIDGE is a joint venture between UTSC’s Department of ManagementOpens an external site in a new window and the UTSC LibraryOpens an external site in a new window. It is where business\, research and innovation converge\, delivering extraordinary student experiences through entrepreneurship\, research\, advanced training programs\, and work-integrated learning. Our state-of-the-art facility includes a business research library\, data lab\, and collaboration lounge. We are a U of T accelerator focused on student formation\, and a pathway for industry and community partnerships. The BRIDGE connects the best academic theory with creative applications and aspiring minds. \nUniversity of Toronto Libraries supports campus entrepreneurs enrolled in courses and programs\, commercializing research\, and launching startups on their own or via a campus accelerator. \nICUBE is the home of Social Entrepreneurship and early-stage start-ups at UTM\, offering resources\, programs\, workshops and mentorship for people who are changing the world. We empower innovators\, creators\, and change-makers to explore their ideas and make them happen. If you want to make a difference\, ICUBE is here to help you make it.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/medicine-wheel-teachings/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221019T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221019T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T133312
CREATED:20221003T143205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T154542Z
UID:87503-1666198800-1666204200@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Create a ‘Wow!’ Experience That Turns Your Customers Into Raving Fans
DESCRIPTION:Create a ‘Wow!’ Experience That Turns Your Customers Into Raving Fans\n\n\nJoin award-winning business coach Caitlin Blundell to learn how to build customer loyalty and increase referrals. You’ll learn how to convert your first-time customers into repeat business\, and your regular customers into raving fans. Build a more profitable\, successful business – one that works for you\, not because of you – with these practical\, action-oriented strategies. \n\n\n\nCaitlin is a certified and award-winning business coach who works with business owners who are driven to excel even further. \nShe helps entrepreneurs build a more profitable and enjoyable business – one that works for them\, not because of them. She helps her clients achieve more using proven tools\, methodologies\, and systems that have been tested and perfected over tens of thousands of businesses worldwide. As a coach\, she holds her clients accountable\, and\, just like a sports coach\, pushes them to perform at optimal levels.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/create-a-wow-experience-that-turns-your-customers-into-raving-fans/
LOCATION:Online\, Webinar
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221018T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221018T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T133312
CREATED:20220912T184024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T184024Z
UID:87455-1666112400-1666117800@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Taxation and Accounting of an Indigenous Business
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in our drop in zoom session at 5pm.\n\n\nRedbird Circle will be delivering twelve online workshops on the topic of two-eyed seeing in entrepreneurship. The workshops will offer participants an opportunity to learn about the duality in entrepreneurship and innovation\, and invite them to think in new ways about themselves\, their community\, and our connection to the spirit of the land. The workshops aim to build traditional knowledge\, community\, facilitate partnerships and mentorships\, and build pathways to success for Indigenous entrepreneurs. For a list of upcoming workshops\, dates and to register please see below. To learn more about the program\, please visit: https://icubeutm.ca/indigenous/ \nOnce you register for an online workshop\, our team will follow up with instructions of how to join. If you don’t receive an email\, please contact us at admin@redbirdcircle.com. \nRedbird Circle Inc. in partnership with University of Toronto’s iCube UTM\, The Bridge and University of Toronto’s Libraries. \nAt Redbird Circle Inc\, we empower Indigenous Governments and their People by merging Indigenous Knowledge\, entrepreneurship and innovative learning approaches. Through strategic post-secondary partnerships\, we offer multiple (virtual) courses on leadership\, business creation\, innovation\, strategy and investment through an Indigenous lens. \nThe BRIDGE is a joint venture between UTSC’s Department of ManagementOpens an external site in a new window and the UTSC LibraryOpens an external site in a new window. It is where business\, research and innovation converge\, delivering extraordinary student experiences through entrepreneurship\, research\, advanced training programs\, and work-integrated learning. Our state-of-the-art facility includes a business research library\, data lab\, and collaboration lounge. We are a U of T accelerator focused on student formation\, and a pathway for industry and community partnerships. The BRIDGE connects the best academic theory with creative applications and aspiring minds. \nUniversity of Toronto Libraries supports campus entrepreneurs enrolled in courses and programs\, commercializing research\, and launching startups on their own or via a campus accelerator. \nICUBE is the home of Social Entrepreneurship and early-stage start-ups at UTM\, offering resources\, programs\, workshops and mentorship for people who are changing the world. We empower innovators\, creators\, and change-makers to explore their ideas and make them happen. If you want to make a difference\, ICUBE is here to help you make it.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/taxation-and-accounting-of-an-indigenous-business/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221011T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221011T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T133312
CREATED:20221003T191718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T191718Z
UID:87516-1665513000-1665518400@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Design Thinking
DESCRIPTION:You will be introduced to the concept of Human Centered Design and how it is applied through the 5 step Design-Thinking process.\n\n\nIn this 90 minute workshop you will be introduced to the concept of Human Centered Design and how it is a applied through the 5 step Design-Thinking process. By the end of the workshop\, you would have been introduced to a few key tools used in Design Thinking and gain an appreciation for how you can design products and services by putting human needs at the center of your innovation process. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Andrew Seepersad \nAndrew is the Associate Director for the Business Design Initiative\, a research and education center at the Rotman School of Management which focuses on Design-led Innovation Management. A graduate of Rotman’s MBA program he is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration at the Paris School of Business. He is a trained Design Thinking facilitator who also holds a certificate in Learning Experience Design. In addition to his work at Rotman\, Andrew provides private consulting for organizational innovation projects.  Previously\, he worked over a decade at a large multinational corporation\, building extensive experience in Corporate Strategy\, Planning\, Financial Management and Partner Relations Management. In addition\, he was actively involved in theatre\, having founded and led a successful theatre company.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/introduction-to-design-thinking/
LOCATION:ICUBE UTM – L1240\, Innovation Complex\, 3359 Mississauga Road\, Mississauga\, ON L5L 1C6\, Mississauga\, L5L 1C6\, CA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221011T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221011T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T133312
CREATED:20220912T184017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T184017Z
UID:87452-1665507600-1665513000@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Funding for an Indigenous Business
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in our drop in zoom session at 5pm.\n\n\nRedbird Circle will be delivering twelve online workshops on the topic of two-eyed seeing in entrepreneurship. The workshops will offer participants an opportunity to learn about the duality in entrepreneurship and innovation\, and invite them to think in new ways about themselves\, their community\, and our connection to the spirit of the land. The workshops aim to build traditional knowledge\, community\, facilitate partnerships and mentorships\, and build pathways to success for Indigenous entrepreneurs. For a list of upcoming workshops\, dates and to register please see below. To learn more about the program\, please visit: https://icubeutm.ca/indigenous/ \nOnce you register for an online workshop\, our team will follow up with instructions of how to join. If you don’t receive an email\, please contact us at admin@redbirdcircle.com. \nRedbird Circle Inc. in partnership with University of Toronto’s iCube UTM\, The Bridge and University of Toronto’s Libraries. \nAt Redbird Circle Inc\, we empower Indigenous Governments and their People by merging Indigenous Knowledge\, entrepreneurship and innovative learning approaches. Through strategic post-secondary partnerships\, we offer multiple (virtual) courses on leadership\, business creation\, innovation\, strategy and investment through an Indigenous lens. \nThe BRIDGE is a joint venture between UTSC’s Department of ManagementOpens an external site in a new window and the UTSC LibraryOpens an external site in a new window. It is where business\, research and innovation converge\, delivering extraordinary student experiences through entrepreneurship\, research\, advanced training programs\, and work-integrated learning. Our state-of-the-art facility includes a business research library\, data lab\, and collaboration lounge. We are a U of T accelerator focused on student formation\, and a pathway for industry and community partnerships. The BRIDGE connects the best academic theory with creative applications and aspiring minds. \nUniversity of Toronto Libraries supports campus entrepreneurs enrolled in courses and programs\, commercializing research\, and launching startups on their own or via a campus accelerator. \nICUBE is the home of Social Entrepreneurship and early-stage start-ups at UTM\, offering resources\, programs\, workshops and mentorship for people who are changing the world. We empower innovators\, creators\, and change-makers to explore their ideas and make them happen. If you want to make a difference\, ICUBE is here to help you make it.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/funding-for-an-indigenous-business/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221004T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221004T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T133312
CREATED:20220912T184009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T184009Z
UID:87449-1664902800-1664908200@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Starting an Indigenous Business
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in our drop in zoom session at 5pm.\n\n\nRedbird Circle will be delivering twelve online workshops on the topic of two-eyed seeing in entrepreneurship. The workshops will offer participants an opportunity to learn about the duality in entrepreneurship and innovation\, and invite them to think in new ways about themselves\, their community\, and our connection to the spirit of the land. The workshops aim to build traditional knowledge\, community\, facilitate partnerships and mentorships\, and build pathways to success for Indigenous entrepreneurs. For a list of upcoming workshops\, dates and to register please see below. To learn more about the program\, please visit: https://icubeutm.ca/indigenous/ \nOnce you register for an online workshop\, our team will follow up with instructions of how to join. If you don’t receive an email\, please contact us at admin@redbirdcircle.com. \nRedbird Circle Inc. in partnership with University of Toronto’s iCube UTM\, The Bridge and University of Toronto’s Libraries. \nAt Redbird Circle Inc\, we empower Indigenous Governments and their People by merging Indigenous Knowledge\, entrepreneurship and innovative learning approaches. Through strategic post-secondary partnerships\, we offer multiple (virtual) courses on leadership\, business creation\, innovation\, strategy and investment through an Indigenous lens. \nThe BRIDGE is a joint venture between UTSC’s Department of ManagementOpens an external site in a new window and the UTSC LibraryOpens an external site in a new window. It is where business\, research and innovation converge\, delivering extraordinary student experiences through entrepreneurship\, research\, advanced training programs\, and work-integrated learning. Our state-of-the-art facility includes a business research library\, data lab\, and collaboration lounge. We are a U of T accelerator focused on student formation\, and a pathway for industry and community partnerships. The BRIDGE connects the best academic theory with creative applications and aspiring minds. \nUniversity of Toronto Libraries supports campus entrepreneurs enrolled in courses and programs\, commercializing research\, and launching startups on their own or via a campus accelerator. \nICUBE is the home of Social Entrepreneurship and early-stage start-ups at UTM\, offering resources\, programs\, workshops and mentorship for people who are changing the world. We empower innovators\, creators\, and change-makers to explore their ideas and make them happen. If you want to make a difference\, ICUBE is here to help you make it.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/starting-an-indigenous-business/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220927T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220927T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T133312
CREATED:20220912T183927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T183927Z
UID:87446-1664298000-1664303400@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Barriers & Challenges: What’s your biggest challenge of starting a business
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in our drop in zoom session at 5pm.\n\n\nRedbird Circle will be delivering twelve online workshops on the topic of two-eyed seeing in entrepreneurship. The workshops will offer participants an opportunity to learn about the duality in entrepreneurship and innovation\, and invite them to think in new ways about themselves\, their community\, and our connection to the spirit of the land. The workshops aim to build traditional knowledge\, community\, facilitate partnerships and mentorships\, and build pathways to success for Indigenous entrepreneurs. For a list of upcoming workshops\, dates and to register please see below. To learn more about the program\, please visit: https://icubeutm.ca/indigenous/ \nOnce you register for an online workshop\, our team will follow up with instructions of how to join. If you don’t receive an email\, please contact us at admin@redbirdcircle.com. \nRedbird Circle Inc. in partnership with University of Toronto’s iCube UTM\, The Bridge and University of Toronto’s Libraries. \nAt Redbird Circle Inc\, we empower Indigenous Governments and their People by merging Indigenous Knowledge\, entrepreneurship and innovative learning approaches. Through strategic post-secondary partnerships\, we offer multiple (virtual) courses on leadership\, business creation\, innovation\, strategy and investment through an Indigenous lens. \nThe BRIDGE is a joint venture between UTSC’s Department of ManagementOpens an external site in a new window and the UTSC LibraryOpens an external site in a new window. It is where business\, research and innovation converge\, delivering extraordinary student experiences through entrepreneurship\, research\, advanced training programs\, and work-integrated learning. Our state-of-the-art facility includes a business research library\, data lab\, and collaboration lounge. We are a U of T accelerator focused on student formation\, and a pathway for industry and community partnerships. The BRIDGE connects the best academic theory with creative applications and aspiring minds. \nUniversity of Toronto Libraries supports campus entrepreneurs enrolled in courses and programs\, commercializing research\, and launching startups on their own or via a campus accelerator. \nICUBE is the home of Social Entrepreneurship and early-stage start-ups at UTM\, offering resources\, programs\, workshops and mentorship for people who are changing the world. We empower innovators\, creators\, and change-makers to explore their ideas and make them happen. If you want to make a difference\, ICUBE is here to help you make it.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/barriers-challenges-whats-your-biggest-challenge-of-starting-a-business/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220920T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220920T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T133312
CREATED:20220912T183908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T183908Z
UID:87443-1663693200-1663698600@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Cultural Opening & Indigenous Entrepreneurship in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in our drop in zoom session at 5pm.\n\n\nRedbird Circle will be delivering twelve online workshops on the topic of two-eyed seeing in entrepreneurship. The workshops will offer participants an opportunity to learn about the duality in entrepreneurship and innovation\, and invite them to think in new ways about themselves\, their community\, and our connection to the spirit of the land. The workshops aim to build traditional knowledge\, community\, facilitate partnerships and mentorships\, and build pathways to success for Indigenous entrepreneurs. For a list of upcoming workshops\, dates and to register please see below. To learn more about the program\, please visit: https://icubeutm.ca/indigenous/  \nOnce you register for an online workshop\, our team will follow up with instructions of how to join. If you don’t receive an email\, please contact us at admin@redbirdcircle.com \nRedbird Circle Inc. in partnership with University of Toronto’s iCube UTM\, The Bridge and University of Toronto’s Libraries. \nAt Redbird Circle Inc\, we empower Indigenous Governments and their People by merging Indigenous Knowledge\, entrepreneurship and innovative learning approaches. Through strategic post-secondary partnerships\, we offer multiple (virtual) courses on leadership\, business creation\, innovation\, strategy and investment through an Indigenous lens. \nThe BRIDGE is a joint venture between UTSC’s Department of ManagementOpens an external site in a new window and the UTSC LibraryOpens an external site in a new window.  It is where business\, research and innovation converge\, delivering extraordinary student experiences through entrepreneurship\, research\, advanced training programs\, and work-integrated learning. Our state-of-the-art facility includes a business research library\, data lab\, and collaboration lounge. We are a U of T accelerator focused on student formation\, and a pathway for industry and community partnerships. The BRIDGE connects the best academic theory with creative applications and aspiring minds. \nUniversity of Toronto Libraries supports campus entrepreneurs enrolled in courses and programs\, commercializing research\, and launching startups on their own or via a campus accelerator.  \nICUBE is the home of Social Entrepreneurship and early-stage start-ups at UTM\, offering resources\, programs\, workshops and mentorship for people who are changing the world. We empower innovators\, creators\, and change-makers to explore their ideas and make them happen. If you want to make a difference\, ICUBE is here to help you make it.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/cultural-opening-indigenous-entrepreneurship-in-canada/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220831T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220831T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T133312
CREATED:20220721T141316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T203307Z
UID:87244-1661965200-1661968800@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Ideation Lab Summer Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Join us from 5:00pm to 6:00pm on Wednesday\, August 31\, 2022 for the Ideation Lab Pitch Competition! Watch 5 finalists compete for prize money and in-kind prizes\, see examples of how the pitching process works\, and understand what to expect from investors and interested parties. \nThis event is facilitated by ICUBE at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) and will be held virtually via ZOOM. Sign-up information is to follow! \nEligibility Criteria: \n\nMember of the Summer 2022 Ideation Lab\nSuccessfully completed 3 online modules as part of the program requirements\nAttended 2 virtual and/or in-person events before the time of application\nCompleted Practice Pitch session\, as hosted by ICUBE\n\nJudging Criteria: \nThe panel of judges will be looking for the venture’s: \n\nOpportunity: A clearly identified problem and articulated and compelling value proposition\nViability and impact: Demonstrated traction\, market opportunity and knowledge\nGrowth potential: Sustainable and scalable idea\nInnovation: Intellectual property and/or strong competitive differentiation\nTalent: A strong team\nCommunication skills: An effective and persuasive overall application and pitch presentation\n\nZoom link for the event: \nhttps://utoronto.zoom.us/j/88642184664
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/ideation-lab-summer-pitch-competition/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220825T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220825T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T133312
CREATED:20220727T132002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T132348Z
UID:87263-1661425200-1661428800@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Ideation Lab Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Calling on innovators from all backgrounds!\n\n\nICUBE at UTM is excited to be facilitating the Ideation Lab during the Fall of 2022 to help you put big ideas into action! By taking part in the program\, you can access webinars\, live events\, and mentorship\, needed to map out a sustainable business or organization. You also will be eligible to compete for prize money at the end of the program to help you further launch your idea into reality. So\, whether you’ve been building an invention\, dreaming of starting a non-profit\, or see a nagging problem you know you could fix – the Ideation Lab will help you make it happen! \nAny interested students\, alumni\, or community members with start-up ideas are encouraged to attend this information session to learn more!
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/ideation-lab-info-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220712T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220712T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T133312
CREATED:20220610T144111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T144111Z
UID:87198-1657645200-1657650600@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Visual Branding Crash Course
DESCRIPTION:This crash course introduces entrepreneurs to branding; what it is\, when to do it\, how to use it\, and why it’s so important.\n\n\nAfter hearing from three industry professionals from Toronto-based branding studio\, Wysp Creative\, you’ll have a better understanding of the essential role branding plays in your business. \nOur Speakers: \nLucas DeClavasio  \nLucas started his first business when he was 23 years old and learned about the branding process by diving in head first. He made a lot of mistakes\, and learned a lot from them. After a decade in the design and branding industry\, he has helped Wysp Creative develop a streamlined branding package that’s quick and affordable without sacrificing quality.  \nAndrew Patterson \nWith nearly 20 years of design and branding experience\, Andrew is a proud partner of Wysp Creative\, and also teaches graphic design and illustration at Sheridan College. When it comes to realizing original designs\, his integrity is unmatched.  \nMonica Low \nMonica’s breadth of experience stretches from publishing to design\, to branding\, to business consulting\, all over a successful 20+ year career. She is a partner and key brand strategist at Wysp Creative; she can make you look good AND tell you what to do next.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/visual-branding-crash-course/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220624T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220624T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T133312
CREATED:20220610T155637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T200648Z
UID:87201-1656090000-1656095400@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Fundraising Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Attend this session to learn about the various ways in which entrepreneurs can raise funds for their businesses.\n\nWith 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.\n\nSpeakers:\n\n\nEnrique Soissa\nWith 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.\n\n\n\n\n\nKatie Salem CPA\, CA \nKatie 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.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/fundraising-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220615T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220615T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T133312
CREATED:20220603T145012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T145012Z
UID:87193-1655312400-1655317800@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:#UofTPRIDEPITCH 2022
DESCRIPTION:U of T Entrepreneurship and Positive Space is thrilled to announce the second U of T PRIDE Pitch Competition.\n\n\nWe are thrilled to announce the third year of U of T’s PRIDE Pitch. Students from all three campuses are welcome to apply for #UofTPRIDEPITCH – a competition that offers $5\,000 in cash prizes to recognize\, reward and accelerate the U of T’s 2SLGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. Selected individuals or teams will compete by showcasing their idea via a five-minute pitch to a panel of judges. \nCome and watch our prideful students pitch for the chance to win one our cash prizes!
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/uoftpridepitch-2022/
LOCATION:University of Toronto Mississauga\, 3359 Mississauga Road\, Mississauga\, ON L5L 1C6\, Mississauga\, L5L 1C6\, CA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220531T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220531T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T133312
CREATED:20220426T154141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T154141Z
UID:87136-1654016400-1654021800@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Legal session: Shareholders & Corporate Power Structures
DESCRIPTION:Learn how shareholders interact with each other and how the formal power structure of a corporation works!\n\n\nAvoid making expensive mistakes. Learn how shareholders interact with each other and how the formal power structure of a corporation works\, running down from shareholders to directors to officers to employees. \nFeatured Guests \nMatthew Literovich – Senior Associate\, Dentons \nMatthew Literovich is a senior associate in Dentons’ Corporate group. Based in Toronto\, he has significant experience in the technology\, life sciences\, and charities spaces. \nMatthew works extensively with emerging companies and investors as a part of the Firm’s Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies group. He advises on incorporations\, shareholder matters\, reorganizations\, equity and debt financings\, mergers and acquisitions and other corporate-commercial issues that may arise. \nAreas of Expertise: \n\nJoint Ventures\nVenture Capital\nDirectors and Officers\nMergers and Acquisitions\nAhmed Mudathir – Associate\, Dentons\n\nAhmed Mudathir is an associate in Dentons’ Corporate group. Based in Toronto\, his practice focuses on corporate and transactional matters for venture technology and emerging growth companies\, as well as securities and mergers and acquisitions. \nPrior to joining Dentons\, Ahmed was a member of a leading national law firm focusing on corporate and commercial transactions\, and leveraging the use of cutting-edge legal technologies. \nAreas of Expertise: \n\nCorporate\nSecurities and Corporate Finance\nMergers and Acquisitions\nVenture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies\nVenture Capital\n\nMedia Consent: By registering for this session\, you consent to the reproduction or use of the photographs\, Screenshots\, and video recordings taken during this event. This information in whole or in part\, in all forms and media\, will be used for distribution to the general public for the purposes of publicity and promotion of ICUBE UTM and its services. In giving this consent\, you release ICUBE UTM and its nominees from liability for any violation of any personal or proprietary right you have in connection with any sale\, reproduction or use of the digital media.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/legal-session-shareholders-corporate-power-structures-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:ICUBE’s Poker Night
DESCRIPTION:Join our fun networking event to meet students\, peer entrepreneurs\, investors and mentors while enjoying snacks and winning prizes.\n\n\nYou don’t need to be a pro poker player\, we will have a table for 1st timers & beginners and will offer a brief tutorial.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/icubes-poker-night/
LOCATION:Blind Duck Pub\, 3359 Mississauga Rd\, Mississauga\, ON L5L 1C6\, Mississauga\, L5L 1C6\, CA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220413T143000
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SUMMARY:Ideation Lab Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Calling on innovators from all backgrounds!\n\n\nICUBE at UTM is excited to be facilitating the Ideation Lab during the Summer of 2022 to help you put big ideas into action! By taking part in the program\, you can access webinars\, live events\, and mentorship\, needed to map out a sustainable business or organization. You also will be eligible to compete for prize money at the end of the program to help you further launch your idea into reality. So\, whether you’ve been building an invention\, dreaming of starting a non-profit\, or see a nagging problem you know you could fix – the Ideation Lab will help you make it happen! \nAny interested students\, alumni\, or community members with start-up ideas are encouraged to attend this information session to learn more!
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/ideation-lab-info-session/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220329T150000
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SUMMARY:Women in Social Enterprise Spotlight and Networking
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate and share the impactful work of Canadian women in creating social and environmental change\n\n\nCanada is full of entrepreneurial women working to create positive social and environmental impact everyday. Join us on March 29th for a virtual networking session to tell your story and hear from other women social entrepreneurs. Share your experience\, passion\, challenges and successes with other women who are just as passionate about creating positive change. \nYou should attend if you are..\n\nA woman working in the social enterprise space in Canada\nAlready have or are interested in building a social impact mission for your business\nEntrepreneurs or employee for a for-profit or non-profit working on impact-focused projects\nExcited to share your vision and the social impact solutions you are working on\nLooking to connect and collaborate with others to grow\nKeen to participate in an afternoon of candid conversations\n\nWhat to expect\n\nA short presentation from our founder on Women and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals\nLots of time to network in small groups\nSafe space to raise issues you are experiencing in moving your vision forward\nA lookbook for attendees to share their work\n\nSpots are limited so register now and make sure to book the time in your calendar. \nHosted by Startup Social Enterprise\, a Startup Canada community driven by Social Venture Circuit.  \nThis event is brought to you by the generous support of the Startup Women Community Fund\, presented by Startup Canada\, UPS and Scotiabank.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/women-in-social-enterprise-spotlight-and-networking/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220314
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SUMMARY:Build a Better World
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in how technology can help build a better future for our community? We are looking for students who are ready to make change! \nTake part in this challenge and develop solutions to a real-world problem of your choice within two categories – Climate Change and Sustainability or Societal Impact and Supporting Community. Any post-secondary student in Canada can join – we only encourage that 50% of your team identifies with the 2SLGBTQ+ community. You don’t need a background in tech\, we want all walks of life to come to the table. \nRegister a team or join one today! Make sure you submit your ideas by March 13.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/build-a-better-world/
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