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Mission accomplished: Startup Visa Canada is here

Version One Ventures

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.

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Setting Nonprofit Board Expectations & Increasing Effectiveness

Board Effect

As nonprofit boards continue to face a global pandemic during late 2020 and early into 2021, it’s never been more important for boards to focus diligently on their missions to ensure sustainability. Setting up clear board expectations right from the start is the key to increasing effectiveness.

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Canada announces new startup visa program to attract entrepreneurs starting on April 1

The Next Web

The Canadian government announced on Thursday it will launch a new program on April 1 to encourage startup founders who will (hopefully) create new jobs and spur economic growth in the country. The program is the first of its kind in Canada and is being pitched as “a powerful incentive to attract individuals with great potential.”

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How Ottawa is Attracting Tech Talent

The Startup Magazine

Recent reports show Ottawa as the most attractive tech hub in Canada with the best cost of living and second best average salary. Alongside its affordable living conditions, both local agencies and the government play a key role in the growth of its tech scene. We’ve benefited immensely from the diverse talent pool in the region.

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Is North America Still a Startup Heaven?

The Startup Magazine

According to the 2018 Global Startup Ecosystem Report , in 2017, global venture capital investments reached the record of $140 billion, while the total value creation of the world’s startup economy hit astonishing $2.3 Even though venture capital funding is still less accessible in Canada compared to the U.S., Conclusions.

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5 Best Canadian Cities For Startups and Entrepreneurs

crowdSPRING Blog

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. cities, but the Canadian government remains at the ready to attract and assist new startups. People who say “eh”? Celine Dion?

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A Startup Visa – The International Entrepreneurs Rule – Form I-941

Feld Thoughts

This journey started for me about seven years ago on 9/10/2009 when I wrote the blog post The Founders Visa Movement. Canada created their own Startup Visa. In response to the non-action from Congress, I co-founded the Global EIR Coalition with Jeff Bussgang and Craig Montuori. The UK created an Entrepreneur Visa.