2022 EVENTS - all mentee spots are secured due to 700+ waitlist
March - Virtual Speed Mentoring Session - Fashion/Apparel Retail (March 5th, 2022, Canada-wide)
Event Full & Closed
Event Full & Closed
May- Virtual Speed Mentor Session - Innovation and Tech (May 7th, 2022, AB and BC)
Event Full
Event Full
July - Virtual Speed Mentor Session - Food Services Industry (July 21st, 2022, Canada-wide)
Event Full
Event Full
September - Virtual Speed Mentor Session - Social Enterprises ( September, 17th, 2022, Canada-wide)
Event Full
Event Full
November - Virtual Speed Mentor Session - Consulting-related businesses and Side Hustles (November 12th, 2022, AB, ON & BC)
Event Full
Event Full
Join us as we support the new Rise Up Pitch Competition and Program to hear more about the application process!
February 26th, 2021 - Event Page Co-organized by BBPA, Casa Foundation, de Sedulous Women Leaders with support from BDC, BMO, Loblaw Companies Limited and Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, Rise Up has been designed to help Black women entrepreneurs develop skills, build their community and networks, and receive the support they need to succeed. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to pitch for the chance to win thousands of dollars in financial awards and services to grow their businesses. |
January Speed Mentor Session - Social Enterprises via Zoom - ACROSS CANADA (January 25th, 2021)
Event Closed
Event Closed
November Speed Mentor Session - Social Enterprises via Zoom - ACROSS CANADA (November 19th, 2020)
Event Closed
Event Closed
October Speed Mentor Session - Health Innovation via Zoom - ACROSS CANADA (October 15th, 2020)
Event Closed
Event Closed
September Speed Mentor Session - Creative Economy via Zoom - ACROSS CANADA (September 21st, 2020)
Event Closed
Event Closed
August Speed Mentor Session - Food Industry via Zoom- ACROSS CANADA (August 10th, 2020)
Event Closed
Event Closed
Canada's first virtual event for WOC entrepreneurs and leaders
July 17, 1 PM EST - Event's Zoom recording can be found here.
Thank you to all attendees and supporters.
Connected in Colour: WOC Entrepreneurs Event on July 17th is an innovative virtual panel event for women of colour (WOC) with bold ideas and a passion for building connections with like-minded innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers.
Attendees will gain invaluable advice from some of Canada's leading WOC entrepreneurs & leaders that will equip them to meet their entrepreneurial and professional goals.
Attendees will also gain access to entrepreneurial mentorship, funding resources, training workshops, and pitching opportunities.
This event is Canada’s first virtual event for WOC entrepreneurs & changemakers during this challenging time.
Panel members:
- Host: Elise Ahenkorah, Founder of #shemeets & inclusion FACTOR
- Denise Williams, CEO of the First Nations Technology Council
- Sarah Juma, Co-Founder, Innovate Inclusion
- Nicole Gomes, Chef, Chief Chicken Officer of Cluck n Cleaver, Top Chef Canada Allstate Winner, Iron Chef Gauntlet Semi-Finalist
- Huda Idrees - Founder & CEO - Dot Health
- Sabine Soumare, Consultant, Francophone Strategy, WEKH and Founder of dBrief Consulting
Sponsors:
Speed Mentor Session in partnership with Humainologie ( February 13th, 2020)
Event Closed
Event Closed