Entrepreneurship Webinars

This is the first webinar Startup Canada will host, as part of the Startup Women 2024 program. These webinars aim to support the business development of women-identifying entrepreneurs and give them the tools and know-how to navigate the early stages of their entrepreneurial journey. ABOUT: This webinar will guide early-stage women-identifying entrepreneurs through the foundational steps of turning their business idea into reality. We'll cover market research, business planning, and the resources available to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey.

In 2023, there was a decline in venture capital (VC) investments in African tech startups of up to 46%, according to Partech Partners, a leading VC firm which tracks startup investment on the continent. This decline is attributed to the global slowdown in venture capital activities due to a combination of reduced investor interest, inflationary pressures and geopolitical conflicts. Foreign VCs reduced their investments in African tech startups compared to 2022. Forecasts suggest that this trend may persist into 2024. In this edition of Insider Series, our speaker will talk about the funding crunch and share actionable tips for African startups that plan to fundraise during this tough time. The webinar is open to tech startups at all stages of development across Africa.

Join us for an insightful virtual workshop marking #SBDCDay - a national celebration of the invaluable role Small Business Development Centers play in propelling small business success. This engaging 1-hour event will explore the "State of Small Business in Texas" through expert insights from: -Al Salgado, Texas South-West SBDC Executive Director -Adriana Cruz, Executive Director of Texas Governor's Office of Economic Development and Tourism -Jeff Burdett, State Director of NFIB in Texas As the backbone of our state's economy, small businesses deserve a spotlight. Our prominent speakers will analyze current trends, discuss policies impacting entrepreneurs, share vital resources, and more. You won't want to miss this comprehensive look at empowering Texas' small business landscape!

Navigating the diverse European innovation landscape, Why Europe Fails Scaleups and How to Fix It is a free webinar brought to you by TNW and FT Live. During this one-hour panel discussion and Q&A, our expert speakers will discuss challenges in the European startup landscape, from policy to investment, that make it difficult to scale. We’ll also dive into the ways that successful European scaleups have skyrocketed through their market, what policy improvements governments can make, practices investors can take to support their portfolios, and collaboration techniques corporates can use to work with startups. Our expert panelists include: Christina Calje, Founder of Autheos and Angel Investor at Operator Exchange, Ines Moreno, EU Director at Allied for Startups, Michael Jackson, Partner at Multiple Capital, and Anke Huiskes, Partner at NP-Hard Ventures. Moderated by: Javier Espinoza, EU Correspondent, Financial Times.

Increasing Minority Access to Capital. By increasing minority access to capital markets, we can create unprecedented wealth in communities that have historically not had access to capital. In this webinar, you will learn about the next phase of the civil rights movement: the economic empowerment movement of not only American minorities, but everyone who has not historically had access to build generational wealth. The Main Street Growth Act represents a significant milestone in financial legislation, ushering in a new era for smaller companies seeking access to capital. This groundbreaking initiative introduces the concept of venture exchanges, designed to provide open access to liquidity in the private marketplace. The act established a fresh layer of oversight for the issuance and trading of small company stock, mirroring the process applied to large company stock on the current exchanges. The Dream Exchange is in the business of disrupting the status quo by helping to support small business owners and their ability to access early-stage investors and liquidity.

Free Webinar How to Capitalize On Your Good Ideas With Clinton Sparks. Stop Letting Your Good Ideas Go to Waste. Clinton Sparks has seen many great ideas never take off. But what Clinton does differently is he learned how to capitalize on his good ideas, and now he joins us on December 5th at 3:00 PM ET for a special webinar where he will talk about: Taking Action Over Claiming Ideas, Three Steps to Transform Ideas into Brands, The Value of Recognizing Resources, Overcoming Self-Doubt and Excuses. Clinton is a renowned entertainment mogul, author, speaker, entrepreneur, visionary brand builder, creative executive, and leading-edge innovator when it comes to integrating culture, collaboration, and cross-platform marketing with an outstanding track record of success, and background managing multiple products from ideation to market launch. He is also a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum music producer, songwriter and DJ responsible for over 75 million records sold.

Many life-science entrepreneurs in Japan are interested in expanding their business to the global stage. However, due to being buried in daily work, we are struggling to begin. In this webinar, presenters will discuss how to begin.

Connect with Influencers Effectively and Elevate Your Brand's Visibility. The perfect influencer for your DTC brand is just a message away, but how do you break through the noise and get their attention? Join us on November 16th at 3 PM ET for our webinar led by Stephanie Garcia, live video strategist for brands and entrepreneurs, and Roberto Blake, the Founder of Awesome Creator Academy. Stephanie and Roberto will delve into the strategies, tactics, real-world examples, and templates that will empower you to connect with influencers effectively and boost your brand's visibility. Don't miss this opportunity. Secure your spot today and take the first step to building our influencer outreach strategy.

The demands on corporate reporters to disclose around ESG factors has only grown in recent years, as has interest from investors and other stakeholders in more granular data around the impact an organization has on the wider world around it. State regulators in North America are pushing through more legal requirements on climate reporting, while the SEC, European Commission and other market regulators are laying out their own expectations for reporters, too. In this webinar, leading experts will advise on how to be even more rigorous with your ESG reporting and turn it into actionable corporate strategy. In this webinar, you will hear: • How ESG disclosure requirements are aligning around the world • How you can use data to speak to your ESG strengths and tell a rich corporate story • How to set up the foundation for effective disclosure, rather than keeping ESG and carbon measurement in a silo • How your reporting can shape your corporate strategy and help you identify new risks and opportunities for your company • Best practices and case studies from across the capital markets

Having a source of additional income that eventually allows you to break free from the 9-to-5 grind doesn’t have to just be a dream. Your aspirations can become a reality as a side-hustle business owner — and this free webinar will show you exactly how to do it. Join us on November 8th at 3 PM ET for "Unlocking Financial Freedom: The Side-Hustle Franchise Path” where we'll explore the incredible potential of this entrepreneurial opportunity with keynote speaker Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach.