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SUMMARY:Business and Taxes 101
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a crash course on navigating the world of business and taxes – we’ll make sure you’re prepared to handle it all like a pro!\n\nSpeakers\n\n \n\nArif Amjad is a Tax Partner at SRJ Chartered Professional Accountants\, where he is dedicated to transforming how businesses approach their finances through innovative\, cloud-based solutions. With extensive expertise in Canadian taxation\, Arif specializes in advising small and medium-sized businesses and e-commerce enterprises\, offering tailored strategies for growth and compliance. He is passionate about guiding SMBs towards effective tax optimization\, efficient bookkeeping\, and strategic financial management. \nArif holds a Master of Taxation from the University of Waterloo and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto\, underpinning his strong technical foundation in accounting and tax. Arif’s professional journey includes key roles at Deloitte and BDO Canada\, where he developed deep expertise in tax planning and advisory services. \nIn addition to his professional practice\, he has contributed to academia as a sessional lecturer at both Wilfrid Laurier University and Brock University. \n\n\n\n\nTabish Bhatti is a Partner at SRJ Chartered Professional Accountants\, where he leads the National Credits and Government Incentives division. He specializes in helping both startups and large multinational organizations access government funding through programs like SR&ED\, IRAP\, and other innovation-focused incentives. With a strong foundation in finance and software development\, Tabish brings a unique perspective to technical claims and funding strategies across diverse industries. \nTabish studied Business Commerce – Finance at Ontario Tech University and Software Development at Centennial College. His career includes progressive roles at RSM\, BDO\, Deloitte\, and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)\, where he developed a deep understanding of tax policy\, consulting\, and R&D advisory services. \nKnown for his practical approach and results-driven mindset\, Tabish has helped clients secure millions in non-dilutive capital while navigating complex funding ecosystems and developing strategies to help scale both early-stage startups and large corporations.
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SUMMARY:Ideation Lab Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Join us from 5:30pm to 7:00pm on August 13\, 2025\, for the Ideation Lab Pitch Competition!\n\n\nICUBE at UTM is proud to celebrate stellar innovation from an incredible array of diverse founders within our student\, alumni\, and regional community. We are also excited to honour the work of many founders through the Ideation Lab across other sectors at this dynamic competition. Be sure to join us virtually to see examples of how the pitching process works and understand what to expect from investors and interested parties. And don’t forget that you can cast your vote and make a difference by helping to determine the People’s Choice recognitions for the evening
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/ideation-lab-pitch-competition-2/
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SUMMARY:#UofT Pride Pitch
DESCRIPTION:ICUBE\, The University of Toronto\, and The City of Mississauga are proud to announce the sixth year of the Pride Pitch event.\n\n\nICUBE\, The University of Toronto\, and The City of Mississauga are proud to announce the sixth year of the Pride Pitch event\, which is open to all students\, staff\, and faculty from all three campuses of the university\, as well as members of the community (Peel Region). The program is a competition that offers a total of $10\,000 in cash prizes to recognize\, reward\, and accelerate the growth of 2SLGBTQ+ (Two-Spirit\, Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer/Questioning\, and others) entrepreneurs. \nIndividuals or teams who are interested in participating in the competition will have the opportunity to showcase their ideas through a five-minute pitch to a panel of judges. The judges will evaluate the ideas and determine the winners based on various criteria\, including originality\, feasibility\, impact\, and potential for success. \nThe goal of the PRIDE Pitch program is to provide support and resources for 2SLGBTQ+ entrepreneurs\, and to help them succeed in their ventures. By offering cash prizes\, the program hopes to incentivize individuals and teams to pursue their entrepreneurial goals and turn their ideas into reality. \n  \nInformation about the venue can be found here: https://harthouse.ca/spaces/venues/debates-room
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/uoft-pride-pitch-2/
LOCATION:Debates Room\, Hart House Building\, 7 Hart House Circle\, Toronto\, ON M5S 3H3\, Toronto\, M5S 3H3\, CA
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