Any successful product or service starts off as an idea. With a vision, good strategy and a sound business plan, an idea can turn into a viable business. Coast Capital Savings Venture Connection® is Simon Fraser University’s flagship program for early-stage ventures offering support through incubation, mentorship, office space, and access to the University’s vast entrepreneurship community.

This webinar will provide a practical and effective path to starting a business. At the end of the session participants will walk away with resources and tools necessary to launch their own projects and/or businesses. Whether you have a idea or not, you will attain valuable tools from this workshop.

The one-hour webinar will include a 20-minute presentation followed by 40-minute Q&A period.

The webinar link will be provided to all registrants once registration closes.

Presenter

Trish Mandewo is a serial entrepreneur who has owned businesses in Canada and the United States for over 20 years. With degrees from Oklahoma Baptist University and the University of Central Oklahoma, Trish spent years in science and technology specifically in Microbiology and Embryology where she mastered process efficiencies and analytical skills. She is a task focused thought leader who enjoys working with start-ups and SME’s by helping them solve business and strategic problems and positioning them for growth.

Mandewo is also a Councillor for the City of Coquitlam and co founder of Women’s Collaborative Hub Society. She sits on numerous executive boards including Union of BC Municipalities, The Lower Mainland Local Government Association.

About Coast Capital Savings Venture Connection

Western Canada’s first university business incubator, Coast Capital Savings Venture Connection® is a university-wide incubator, entrepreneurship training program for students and recent alumni. From the initial business idea through to validation, Venture Connection® supports individuals exploring entrepreneurship possibilities. The program offers an early-stage business incubator, mentorship, co-op education terms, competitions, networking opportunities, workshops and seminars. Venture Connection® collaborates with all SFU faculties and departments, including the Beedie School of Business, the Faculty of Applied Sciences, the Faculty of Communication Arts and Technology, Work Integrated Learning and a wide-range of external partners. The program is supported by professional staff, including Mentors-in-Residence with substantial experience in a range of industries.

About Students of Caribbean & African Ancestry (SOCA)

The Students of Caribbean & African Ancestry (SOCA), is a student-led organization which aims to unite and provide a safe space for black students at Simon Fraser University. Since 1994, we have been engaging and representing the black community at SFU through activities and initiatives aimed at promoting inclusivity, community-building and social justice, on and off campus.