How The Black Entrepreneur Startup Program Breaks Down Systemic Barriers

Woman in a white chef's jacket holds a tray of small round chocolates in a kitchen, to represent how the Black Entrepreneur Startup Program wants to help young Black entrepreneurs succeed.

The Black Entrepreneur Startup Program by Futurpreneur wants young Black entrepreneurs across Canada to succeed. Launched in March and available for Black entrepreneurs ages 18 to 39, the program aims to fill the gaps currently in the entrepreneurship eco-system. In discussion groups, Black entrepreneurs have said the resources they need most are training, support services, […]

8 Quotes for Young Entrepreneurs from HXOUSE Co-Founders, La Mar Taylor and Ahmed Ismail

HXOUSE Co-Founders La Mar Taylor Ahmed Ismail Sitting on Microsoft Panel

Photography: @Notoriouslenses [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Being a creative entrepreneur can be difficult. Being a young creative with no resources or guidance can feel like treading water in the middle of a hurricane. At a time when nothing of its kind existed, Toronto natives La Mar Taylor and Ahmed Ismail founded HXOUSE; a cross-disciplinary think-tank created to support, inspire, […]

Make Way for Leah MacNab, NBA Canada’s New Managing Director

As NBA Canada’s new Managing Director, Leah MacNab has some big plans for the future of basketball in Canada. Leah MacNab: After a banner season that saw the Toronto Raptors win the NBA championship, Leah MacNab is excited for the road ahead. The new Managing Director of NBA Canada, MacNab has been tasked with overseeing […]