crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 13, 2010

In our 12 Questions blog series, we feature interviews with someone from the crowdSPRING community. For these interviews, we pick people who add value to our community – in the blog, in the forums, in the projects. Plainly – activities that make crowdSPRING a better community. Please tell us about yourself. Thanks, Jeff!

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 21, 2017

Brad Fauteux, who today is an environmental consultant , has worked for years within the system as a leader of government agencies charged with protecting and promoting public lands in Canada. How effectively do you think Canada as a country has supported this concept?

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Version One Ventures

MAY 3, 2023

I just returned from a weeklong trip to India, having spent a few days each in Delhi and Bangalore to meet with local entrepreneurs and investors. Many of the most talented entrepreneurs and engineers left India to study and then work in the US and Canada. Reverse brain drain” “Reverse brain drain” is a real thing in India.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 23, 2023

Thanks to Gabriel Nwatarali, Tech Help Canada ! #12- This is especially true for the organizational leaders, entrepreneurs, and key staff members I have as coaching clients. We wanted to make sure our name established the idea that we are here to provide people with a place to communicate and get all the info they need in one place.

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Version One Ventures

JANUARY 24, 2013

oi and Cristian Strat, founders of Summify (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Two years ago , Danny Robinson, Maura Rodgers and myself started to lobby for a Startup Visa Canada that would make it easier for foreign (tech) entrepreneurs to start their company in Canada. In addition, Startup Visa will create good Canadian jobs.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 19, 2018

Often entrepreneurs and business owners create their New Year’s Resolutions around their business. We asked entrepreneurs to share their business goals and what they were looking forward to in 2018. #1- 7- Giving back to the community. In 2018, we plan to share business successes with the community in which we are based.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 8, 2019

In the last few days of 2019, we took some time to ask a few entrepreneurs and business what their biggest business accomplishments were. #1- 13- Educating budding entrepreneurs. Along with revising and implementing better strategies for business, I thought to work for budding entrepreneurs and business people around me.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 10, 2020

I focused on what it is I do, I want to be approachable to the community and also I thought it important to express an idea of ‘moving with the times’, being fresh, consistent with modern practices and the such. The term ohmy came to me when I was driving with my family to Niagra Falls Canada for a weekend getaway.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Noufal Mais is a successful optometrist and entrepreneur who has established multiple eyecare businesses in Western Canada. Forge relationships with other healthcare professionals, local businesses, and the community. TSM: Any final words of wisdom for aspiring optometrist entrepreneurs? Stay curious.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Entrepreneurs have very little time to spend outside of building their businesses. As established by the government of Canada, depending on the price, the minimum down payment varies as follows: $500,000 or less – 5%. Are you looking to buy your first home in Ottawa but aren’t sure where to start? Wonder no more!

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 8, 2020

George Scorsis is a Toronto-based entrepreneur who has over 15 years of experience leading companies in highly regulated industries to rapid growth. As the former President of Red Bull Canada, George was instrumental in restructuring the organization from a geographical and operational perspective, growing the business to $150MM in revenue.

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 16, 2018

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- After a disappointment on my biggest day. One thing led to another, and my husband and I ended up getting an exclusive distribution contract in Canada for a major French brand. Don’t forget to join our #IamCEO Community.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 29, 2014

Akiko Ito – a Japanese social entrepreneur who left her family in Japan to travel the world, was driven to contribute to charitable causes by founding a global NGO, and who adopted a “life is a game” philosophy. Perceived to be communal and self-effacing , Asian women leaders prefer to influence rather than dominate.

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David Teten

DECEMBER 24, 2015

At our firm, ff Venture Capital , we didn’t aim to go to Canada, but ended up there anyway. seed-focused investor with as many investments in Canada. In 2013, Startup Genome, a platform for analyzing startup communities, listed Toronto, Vancouver, and Waterloo, Ont., We’re a New York based early-stage venture capital firm.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 20, 2018

What are some of the things that come to mind when you think of Canada? Canada boasts a well-educated population that draws its heritage from all corners of the globe. There is also excellent support for entrepreneurs, both home-grown and imported. People who say “eh”? Celine Dion? There are a number of reasons for this.

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Silicon Valley Canada Entrepreneur Startup 83

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Since the 90s, Toronto-based entrepreneur Eldon Mascoll has been making his mark in the media industry, working in areas that include television production, film, marketing and advertising. a nonprofit organization that helps disadvantaged communities learn about and experience culture. Don’t be afraid to fail.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Naming your startup can be one of the most difficult challenges for an entrepreneur. It’s like a TLD for techies with taste” says entrepreneur Russell Beattie. The domain name choice just made sense for the community-focused company, says Badal. “We Design & Dev Entrepreneur Insider How-To''s Roundups' Believe.in.

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Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

On October 15, Capital Factory hosted the Latinx in Tech Summit, where over 100 founders, investors, executives, and aspiring entrepreneurs from across the city gathered together for an inspiring and insightful afternoon. It's been a pretty incredible day emceeing the Latinx Summit for @CFDiversity.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 19, 2017

The fact is, when realtors or entrepreneurs enter the real estate market with this frame of mind, it makes it that much more difficult for them to succeed over the long term. Conversely, what are the positive aspects of today’s market that smart entrepreneurs can leverage, and how do you recommend they do that most effectively?

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 1, 2018

So if you’re an entrepreneur, or want to pursue entrepreneurship, it’s time to start thinking ahead. What skills do you need to be an entrepreneur? What will you do as an entrepreneur? Tomorrow is an entrepreneur’s enemy. Successful entrepreneurs know that failure is rarely permanent. How can you be your own boss?

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ReadWriteStart

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Here’s how public venture funding can help build Canada’s tech talent. Despite such efforts, up to 25% of STEM graduates from the country’s top universities leave Canada to work abroad , taking the investment into their education — and their potential to generate tax dollars — with them. An added bonus?

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Hearpreneur

JULY 8, 2019

Fielding also maintains an investment interest in residential real estate holdings such as Novacore Communities, Zest Communities, and StudentHouses.ca. John Fielding played four years of professional hockey in Europe in his youth, then returned home to Canada in 1981 to start his business career.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 13, 2018

Entrepreneurs interested in starting a fintech or digital currency business or looking for related funding resources, would be well advised to get to know Vancouver’s Michael Patryn. Entrepreneurs with VC funding gain more than funding, they gain a team of partners. How would you suggest young entrepreneurs get into the market?

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Additionally, she is the founder of the Elizabeth Elting Foundation, a non-profit organization created to break down systemic barriers and foster systemic change for women and other underserved communities. She's the founder and c e o of the Elizabeth Elting Foundation is an entrepreneur, business leader. Let's get started. (00:29):

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 20, 2018

What are some of the things that come to mind when you think of Canada? Canada boasts a well-educated population that draws its heritage from all corners of the globe. There is also excellent support for entrepreneurs, both home-grown and imported. People who say “eh”? Celine Dion? There are a number of reasons for this.

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Silicon Valley Canada Entrepreneur Startup 48

The Next Web

JANUARY 30, 2014

Questioning a private community of fellow business managers (on LinkedIn, Google+ or Facebook for example) is also a good way of researching the right tool for you. This damning report on productivity in Canada due to underspending on tools and training is what happens when: a) the latest technologies and equipment are not implemented, and.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 5, 2017

Recent reports show Ottawa as the most attractive tech hub in Canada with the best cost of living and second best average salary. One such example is the current Startup Visa Program for international entrepreneurs offered by the federal government. From our humble beginnings above a Bridgehead coffee shop over a decade ago, Sho.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 5, 2022

No matter the tale, the background behind each and every business is what fuels each entrepreneur and brand. #1- Freedom is probably the most common reason for entrepreneurs to start their own businesses. Don’t forget to join our #IamCEO Community. Each story is different though the reasons may remain the same.

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Feld Thoughts

JULY 22, 2011

We would love to get your suggestions in the comments section for (1) the type of company that we should follow, and (2) the types of issues that the company might encounter (reminder: the goal is to illustrate common difficulties entrepreneurs face when it comes to understanding their financials). He is a Canadian Chartered Accountant.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 15, 2019

A businessman by nature living in the Bahamas and avid equestrian and philanthropist at heart, Robert Genovese, or Bobby as his friends call him, is a serial entrepreneur who has founded and developed a range of businesses throughout the span of his career. At the age of 25, Genovese founded his first company in his home of Ontario, Canada.

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Florida Bahamas Leadership Canada 113

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 22, 2018

Notable alumni include the VP for Fresh Merchandising – Melanie Agopian, Director of Operations at SciCan Ltd – Miguel Lopez, and Marketing Manager for Microsoft Canada – Mathangi Mayakrishnan. For entrepreneurs, achieving an MBA goes far beyond having a prestigious designation tagged on to the end of their resumes.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Over time, our online local newspaper grew in readership and expanded to several other towns, to the point where we became the primary news source for the residents of our communities. As we thought about how to rebrand ourselves, we realized that more and more people were tapping into their communities through our online news sites.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 10, 2011

What It’s Like To Be An Entrepreneur – Lara Miller – [link]. What It’s Like To Be An Entrepreneur – @GrubHub – [link]. crowdSPRING designer interview – 12 Questions: Meet Edward Laurin (Canada) – [link]. Bootstrapped, Profitable, & Proud: Braintree – [link].

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SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 20, 2007

LA is a vibrant community with a rich network of angels that fund early stage companies, lots of VCs, easy access to big media, lots of innovation in media, mobile content, games, green, health care, and many, many others. Product Manager Entrepreneur Mark Geller SEO for Startups Startup Version 1.0 eHarmongy) as an acting CTO.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 7, 2018

While dual citizenship is becoming increasingly common in our global society, not many people have homes in Canada and Colombia. Anthony Wile: After seeing the potential in Canada’s cannabis industry, and doing research for my 2013 book, Financial Freedom , I realized global expansion wasn’t far behind. Q: How does Colombia factor in?

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Hearpreneur

JULY 3, 2019

Being in love with your business, when you’re an entrepreneur, is even better. Although there are days when tossing in your hat seems like a viable option, remembering how much you love your “job” can quickly snap an entrepreneur out of that mentality. We asked some entrepreneurs what they loved about “being their own boss.”. #1-

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Hearpreneur

MAY 27, 2020

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners how they break through the noise with their noise and here are insightful responses; #1- Being authentic in what we do. As a coaching firm, we practice unconditional positive regard in all that we do, which resonates with our community and sets us apart from our competition. 2- Two ways.

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