Join us for a morning workshop with co-founder, co-owner, and motivational speaker Steve Collette, who will be discussing goal-setting for entrepreneurs. As a serial entrepreneur himself, Steve will be running an interactive event that will help you discover how to align your business for optimal success, so you can "get where you want to go"! […]
This public speaking workshop is designed for entrepreneurs and business people who want to build and deliver stand out presentations. We will breakdown the science of crafting and presenting a compelling case for your business by developing your ability to: - Understand the structure of a compelling narrative, and build a narrative for your business. […]
Demo Day is your chance to hear pitches from the 15 companies of Startup Zone's inaugural 12-week Accelerator Cohort of Fall 2019. The Accelerator Program allowed entrepreneurs to learn how to build their business alongside other startups using a proven, structured process that has helped some of the world's fastest growing companies. The 12-week, in-person […]
"How to Use Mentors" is an interactive Lunch & Learn style Workshop led by Permjot Valia that discusses how aspiring or current entrepreneurs should use mentors. What are mentors? What do you need them for? What questions should you ask them? How do you follow up and ensure you're getting the most out of mentoring […]
Discover Digital Marketing is a day-long learning and networking event at the Startup Zone for entrepreneurs, business professionals, students, and more! Whether you are a beginner in the marketing world and want to learn the basics of digital marketing from social media to branding to web design, or you already work in a professional position […]
Workshop #1 - "Leadership as a Driver of Growth": The one thing that consistently contributes to the success of a business and its growth is leadership. Mastery of one scalable and results-proven leadership model is still being coveted. The good news is that it means you haven’t missed out on “THE leadership approach” to be […]
Workshop #2- "Foundations for Sales Success": Learning and stories about sales effectiveness and selling best practices from an experienced B to B sales leader. The workshop is a session that is comprised of a discussion on a selling mindset, meeting preparation, client conversations and sales competencies for sales success. Workshop includes a Pivotal Sales Diagnostic […]
What happens when a banker, a lawyer, an accountant, and an entrepreneur walk into the Startup Zone? You get a Corporate Entrepreneurship Panel moderated by the Startup Zone CEO, Patrick Farrar! At Startup Zone, our Resident Companies have access to office hours with many in-house specialists and business professionals. This panel will highlight three of […]
Come have your Friday morning coffee and chat with local like-minded entrepreneurs and business executives about the trials and tribulations of starting, running or growing a business. These events are an informal, open discussion and a great chance to network with fellow entrepreneurs. This month's guest is Jessie Inman! A corporate director, public speaker, and […]
Entrepreneurs are passionate individuals that create their own path. While this can be a highly rewarding journey, research proves that entrepreneurs are more likely than many other professions to struggle with their mental health. Studies by the Canadian Mental Health Association tell us that 62% of entrepreneurs feel depressed at least once a week, female […]