How Philanthropy Needs to Transform to Meet the Challenges of the Moment
How Philanthropy Needs to Transform to Meet the Challenges of the Moment
Category: Entrepreneurship
Women Founder Alum Series: Meet Zamani Ra
The Women Founder alum series aim to highlight stories of women entrepreneurs and startups who were/are part of the Women in Leadership/Women Founder program at Parkdale Centre for Innovation. We hear from the founders on where they’re currently at with their business, some of the successes and challenges they’re facing, life, and everything in between.
Mentorship in the social impact world has a diversity problem, say new founders
In Canada, only 50 percent of businesses make it past five years. With mentorship, that number can jump to 70 percent. Despite such evidence, there still aren’t enough mentorship opportunities for social impact founders in Canada. What needs to change?
Women Founder Alum Series: Meet Igho Diana
Feature of Igho Diana, as part of the Women Founder Alum series.
Women Founder Alum Series: Meet Gloria Blizzard
The Women Founder alum series aim to highlight stories of women entrepreneurs and startups who were/are part of the Women in Leadership/Women Founder program at Parkdale Centre for Innovation. We hear from the founders on where they're currently at with their business, some of the successes and challenges they're facing, life, and everything in between. … Continue reading Women Founder Alum Series: Meet Gloria Blizzard
3 Lessons I Learned as a Woman of Colour in Entrepreneurship
BIPOC women founders face economical and social barriers in addition to racial barriers when they start a business. Often times, we have to go through an added layer of dealing with this complexity as we handle day to day interactions, conversations, and relationships. Photo by Ümit Bulut on Unsplash Why wait till you learn the … Continue reading 3 Lessons I Learned as a Woman of Colour in Entrepreneurship
Changing the Narrative: media, podcasting, storytelling. What’s your story?
When we think about access to media, news, radio, and broadcasting, we often think of white, heteronormative thoughts, ideologies and voices put together to formulate our society's collective voice. This is not representative of marginalized voices; voices who have fought and spoken up about equity, peace, justice, and democracy for centuries. Voices who have fought … Continue reading Changing the Narrative: media, podcasting, storytelling. What’s your story?
Parkdale Centre 2019: a Year in Review
Take a look at Parkdale Centre's 2019, a year in review, with some program, events, and people highlights & gearing up for 2020's new year goals!
Goals Every Entrepreneur Should Reconsider in 2020
What are some of the goals you have for 2020 when it comes to your business?
Why Supporting Women at Early Stage can Increase Women in Entrepreneurship
One of the most pressing challenges of women entrepreneurs is to access the right support system, networks and mentors at early stages of business planning.
Inclusive Entrepreneurship 