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Money

How to Apply for Grants & Funding Resources

  • Applying for Government Grants with Jennifer MacInnis
    Page Description:Government grants can make or break an early-stage startup. Learn which grants to apply to, and how to increase your probability of success in getting them.
  • Canadian Financing Landscape with Jeff Dennis
    Page Description:Finding money can be tough! Learn about how to find government grants, friends and family, angel investment, venture capital and public venture capital financing.
  • First Funding with Alan Lysne
    Page Description:You might have a great idea, but do you have capital? Alan Lysne has raised angel and venture capital, and has invested in numerous startups. He’ll teach you about the different types of capital, the pros and cons of each, and what you need to know before pitching to different groups.

How to Manage Investors

How to Pitch Effectively

  • Media Pitch Session with Ian Portsmouth, Diane Buckner, & Rob Gerlsbeck
    Page Description:Recorded session of Startup School student pitches for media coverage and feedback from the panel of experts
  • Pitching Investors with Sean Wise
    Page Description:When it comes to investors, startups only have one chance to impress them. Your pitch needs to be good! After hearing more than 20,000 investor pitches and writing two book on the topic, Dr. Wise is an expert at pitching investors. Learn the 10 slides that rule them all, the biggest pitch mistakes and how to craft an elevator pitch.
  • Public Speaking for Entrepreneurs with Mo Waja
    Page Description:Throughout your career the need to pitch and connect clients with your business remains constant. In this session we will discuss how to communicate your idea and your business clearly and confidently across a number of audiences and real world scenarios. Participants will leave with four different templates designed to help increase the confidence and clarity of their pitch and/or delivery.

How to Do Startup Accounting & Finance