GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM

Educational Booklet

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

What you can expect

Built to help provide a strong understanding of how to do business in Canada, the North Forge Global Entrepreneurship Initiative was created with women entrepreneurs in mind by providing a safe and inclusive learning environment. If you are an international entrepreneur interested in moving and starting your business in Canada, or a newcomer to Canada, the Global Entrepreneurship Initiative will provide all the information you need to start your journey in building a successful startup in Canada. FREE!

What you get

  • 24 on-demand webinars (with subtitles) covering a variety of topics related to doing business in Canada. Including, but not limited to:
    • Why Canada
    • Doing business in Canada
    • Leadership Development for Women
    • Financial Basics
    • Defining your Business Model for the Canadian Market
    • Intellectual Property and Trademarks
    • Government of Canada Incentives and Supports
  • An invitation to join the North Forge community.
  • Access to expert knowledge in human resources, financials, immigration, and much more
  • Extensive resources on relocating and living in Canada
  • A safe and inclusive learning environment

Expected outcomes

  • A strong foundation of how to do business in Canada
  • Relationship with an accredited incubator with a national presence
  • Connections with industry experts that will provide business support in Canada

Register for the FREE Global Entrepreneurship Course today and forge your path toward acceptance into the Start-up Visa Program.

Register for the FREE GEI TECH Edition Course today.

For questions and support
please contact:
Nermin Sa’d,
Director of Global Entrepreneurship
Global Entrepreneurship Initiative
1-204-262-6400

GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP INITIATIVE SPEAKERS

Karla Briones
Karla Briones Founder, Immigrants Developing Entrepreneurs Academy
Jade Calver
Jade CalverCEO, Calver Immigration Consulting Inc.
Andrea Canada
Andrea Canada Trainer
Rita Chahal
Rita ChahalExecutive Director, Mood Disorder Association of Manitoba
Silvia De Sousa
Silvia De SousaPartner, TDS
David Davis
David Davis Innovation and Technology Lawyer & Founder, Davis Cyber Law
Linda Drosdowech
Linda DrosdowechCEO, Linda Drosdowech Coaching
Camila Duarte
Camila DuarteCEO, FoundHER
Craig Elias
Craig EliasChief catalyst at Shift Selling, Inc.
Rosalie Harms
Rosalie HarmsManaging Partner, The Griffin Group, Chartered Professional Accountants
Dayna Holland
Dayna HollandChartered Professional Accountant, Affirm LLP.
Jacqueline Hunter, P.Eng
Jacqueline Hunter, P.EngSenior Manager , Deloitte
Sana Khalique
Sana KhaliqueBusiness Intelligence and Data Analytics
David Koroma
David KoromaCo-Founder, Web3 Winnipeg
 Connie Kwan
Connie KwanCEO, Product Maestro
Marla Levene
Marla LevenePartner, MLT Aikins LLP
Zehra Mahoon
Zehra Mahoon Financial Educator
Qusai Malahmeh
Qusai MalahmehCo-Founder, MENALAB
Peter Moreira, MBA, CPA, CGA
Peter Moreira, MBA, CPA, CGATax Partner at The Griffin Group
Hernan Popper
Hernan PopperFounder, POPP3R Cyber Security
Aline Proença , MBA
Aline Proença , MBAMarketing and Business Development Consultant
Jeanette Renshaw
Jeanette RenshawPartner, GrowthX
Beni Reydman
Beni ReydmanCTO and Co-Founder, JAM Digital Solutions
Andriy Rudnyk
Andriy RudnykFounder, Good Subscription Agency
Ingrid Ruiz
Ingrid RuizAssociate Lawyer, TDS
Teresa Shaver
Teresa ShaverFounder, Teresa Shaver Success Coaching
Raquel Thiessen
Raquel ThiessenAI & ML Specialist
Nadine Tuhaimer
Nadine TuhaimerCo-Founder, Menalab
 Judith Slivinski
Judith SlivinskiBusiness and Industry Development Consultant, Edge CM Consulting
Nancy Smith
Nancy SmithCorporate Paralegal, MLT Aikins LLP
Heather Stark
Heather StarkFounder and President, Stark Coaching
Andy Sworyk
Andy SworykChief Design Officer, JAM Digital Solutions
Elizabeth Teliz-McQuarrie
Elizabeth Teliz-McQuarrieCEO, Decode Greatness Consulting
Regan Wolfrom
Regan WolfromPlatform Engineering Specialist
Joanne Zuk
Joanne ZukCEO, Joanne Zuk Leadership and Strategy

“We have benefited from the guidance and advice from the team at North Forge to reach our milestones.”

Minenna, Founder • Brows by G

“We have benefited from the guidance and advice from the team at North Forge to reach our milestones.”

Sara Raposo-Blouw, Erin Goldberg, Lisa Reed, Vital Functional Foods

“North Forge has been absolutely crucial in shaping and refining our concept and turning concept into reality. The breadth and depth of knowledge and real-world experience that entrepreneurs can access through the North Forge network are unparalleled.”

Scott Russell, CEO • Solar Skyrise

“North Forge is an essential element of the success of any aspiring entrepreneur that wants to succeed in our growing innovation ecosystem. The community, access to technology and collision of innovative minds isn’t possible anywhere else in Manitoba. North Forge is the only place I recommend you go to get your idea off the ground.”

Dan Blair, CEO • Bit Space Development Inc.

“North Forge helped us navigate the startup ecosystem by offering industry insights and facilitating important connections with funders, partners and customers. Through their mentorship program we have been challenged, supported and are equipped to succeed – overcoming the many obstacles facing a startup company.”

Garreth Rempel, CEO • Trainfo

“Our North Forge mentors helped us to dream big and then gave us solid advice to execute on those dreams. I started two companies inside North Forge. The first is company is now a multi-million dollar firm and we are preparing the second company for a super-angel financing round.”

Craig Milligan, CEO • MicroTraffic

“North Forge provides startups with the resources and network necessary to succeed. All startups in Manitoba should be part of this innovative ecosystem.”

Shawn Schaerer, CEO • NorthStar Robotics