Richard is the Founder and CEO of 10Adventures, a platform to book customizable and private active vacations. With trips in 85+ countries and travellers from 35+ countries, 10Adventures is a global platform that enables people to create meaningful travel experiences with the people that matter most in their lives. These shared experiences end up as the photos on their walls, the stories that are told at family reunions, and the memories that last a lifetime. The post The Future of Adventure Holidays with Richard Campbell first appeared on Startup Canada ..read more

Nesreen is the Founder of WUD Chocolate and Gifts. Nesreen’s journey is one of passion, innovation, resilience and offers valuable lessons in caring and love, while giving back to community.  As a resilient refugee, a mother, and an entrepreneur, Nesreen has embedded a mission of giving back and supporting refugees into her business. The post Chocolate with Commitment with Nesreen Abusultan first appeared on Startup Canada ..read more

Shrad Rao is the CEO and co-founder of Wagepoint – a simple payroll software built just for small businesses and backed by the world’s friendliest team. Wagepoint has grown to serve 25,000 small businesses in Canada paying about 200,000 teammates each month. Shrad jokes that building a company is like going to a ridiculously hard school – you are taught lessons every day and the only question is whether you learn them today or tomorrow. The post Paying Canada’s Workforce with Shrad Rao first appeared on Startup Canada ..read more

When thinking about all the things you need to build your website, a TLD—or top-level domain—might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But we’re here to tell you: it should be. In fact, picking the right TLD for your website can have a big impact on your ability to reach your desired audience and customer base—along with other key benefits. We’ll walk you through the whole TLD-choosing journey in this blog, but first — let’s get a couple quick definitions out of the way! What is a top-level domain? When looking at a domain name—like cira.ca—the “top-level” domain is everything ..read more

Brenda Beckedorf, Carleen Dephaney & Ali Taiyeb elected to Startup Canada’s Board of Directors OTTAWA, ON – July 3, 2024. The Board of Directors and Executive team of Startup Canada welcome Brenda Beckedorf, Carleen Dephaney, and Ali Taiyeb as newly elected members of Startup Canada’s Board of Directors. Each serving a two-year term, Brenda, Carleen, and Ali have a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship and bring their expertise and passion for Canadian small businesses to the Startup Canada Board.  “I am thrilled to welcome Brenda, Carleen, and Ali to Startup Canada’s board of dire ..read more

Fatima Zaidi is the Founder and CEO at Quill Inc., an award-winning production agency specializing in corporate audio, and CoHost, a podcast growth and analytics tool. With Quill, brands, businesses and people can tell their story through compelling audio.  The post Take the Mic: Telling Your Story through Audio with Fatima Zaidi first appeared on Startup Canada ..read more

Un guide de cybersécurité pour les propriétaires de petites entreprises canadiennes Dans un monde de plus en plus numérique, la menace des violations de données et des problèmes de sécurité en ligne pèse lourdement sur les propriétaires de petites entreprises canadiennes. Une étude réalisée par Mastercard en 2023 a révélé une augmentation stupéfiante de 600 % de la cybercriminalité au Canada depuis le début de la pandémie de COVID-19, laissant les petites entreprises de plus en plus vulnérables. Réalité choquante, seulement 16 % des propriétaires de petites entreprises canadiennes in ..read more

A cybersecurity guide for Canadian small business owners In an increasingly digital world, the threat of data breaches and online security issues looms large for Canadian small business owners. A 2023 research study by Mastercard revealed a staggering 600 per cent increase in cybercrime in Canada since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving small businesses increasingly vulnerable. Shockingly, only 16 per cent of Canadian small business owners surveyed by Mastercard felt adequately prepared to handle a cyber attack on their business. This reality underscores the need to equip more small b ..read more

Startup Canada is the gateway to Canada’s entrepreneurial ecosystem! We’re here to point you in the right direction, eliminate barriers, and champion your needs to private and public sector partners. A big part of this is connecting you with support organizations and programs from across the country that can help you in your entrepreneurial journey.  Below, you will find a guide to our top resources for Canadian entrepreneurs. From support for 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs to organizations that can help you export your business, we have a guide for you! 2SLGBTQIA+ Resource Guide: This guide i ..read more

Ottawa, ON – Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | Today, Startup Canada announced the top 6 winners of the Startup Global Virtual Pitch Competition, the national qualifier for the 2024 Startup Global Pitch Competition Grand Finale. Pitching to a virtual audience on Tuesday, June 25, the six winners included: Eunice Wu, Co-founder & CEO, Asepha Daniel Lirette, CEO, GrowDoc App Inc. Amir Soleimani, Founder & CEO, Tree Track Intelligence Inc. Helen Yin, Founder & CEO, Inoki Bathhouse Inc. Athanasios (Thanos) Kritharis, CEO, FIBR.BIO Azadeh Dastmalchi, Co-founder & CEO, VitalTracer Ltd. “T ..read more