inclusion and equity in entrepreneurship & innovation
Women Founders Investment Preparedness program is starting next week April 21st! I'm very excited about this program, since it's been a long time coming, and it's in collaboration with the Canadian Women's Foundation. As we're preparing for the first session, Gurbeen Bhasin and I are working on session planning. We are aiming to have a … Continue reading What is Investment Readiness in a Shifting Economy
Women supporting women. That's a motto I've let guide me throughout my days as an entrepreneur. I’ve learned a lot over the years. More than anything, I’ve learned about power in this industry. Who has it, and who doesn’t. And for those who don’t, how that shapes the way they show up, the decisions they make, and how they perceive those who do.
This week has been tough. Nothing catastrophic happened, but the accumulation of one thing after another not working. And that kind of week messes with you more than it should.
We're constantly bombarded with advice on how to pitch, how to lead, how to grow, scale, pivot, exit. One thing I’ve learned on this journey is no strategy matters if I don’t trust myself first. Trusting my gut instinct made the difference between failure and success, and not trusting myself has backfired on me more … Continue reading Trusting Myself is the Most Underrated Business Strategy
Leaving your 9-to-5 for a startup? Here’s how to set yourself up for success
People love talking about “breaking barriers” nowadays. But what does that really mean? Who’s putting up these barriers and what does breaking those barriers look like?
For many women founders, entrepreneurship feels like a roller coaster ride. Here are some of the areas to focus on to help balance your entrepreneurial journey.
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.
Inclusive Entrepreneurship 