Join the Guelph Entrepreneurship Society to hear and learn from entrepreneurs from all different backgrounds!

About this event

This entrepreneurial webinar will be held on Tuesday October 5th from 5:00 pm – 6:30pm. We will be having 5 different guest speakers all from different companies that will be discussing their journey to entrepreneurship. Each Speaker will dive into their own unique experiences about how they got to where they are today. This will include why and how they started their business, both challenges and successes, as well as advice for students. This webinar will consist of a question period where students will have the opportunity to interact with the entrepreneurs to ask any questions. Finally, the webinar will conclude with a raffle where students have the chance to win a prize.

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Guest Speakers:

Dana Stephenson Founder and Co-owner of Riipen Networks:

• Riipen Networks is a leading edge experiential learning platform that is designed to help businesses find, test and acquire top talent by brining real projects to the marketplace.
• This online platform connects students with real companies, where they are able to complete work for them through remote internships. This benefits both the organization since they are getting free work done for them and students are able to gain experience that they can put on their resume.
• To date, Riipen has enabled 88,500 students at 340+ post-secondary institutions to partake in over 6 million hours of applied learning with 17,000 employers. Riipen’s mission is to help students of all backgrounds and geographies boost their skills, gain career clarity, network with potential employers, and find jobs they love.

Links:

• https://www.linkedin.com/company/riipen-networks-inc/

• https://www.riipen.com/

Matt McCoy Co-founder and Owner of Start Smart, Founder Now and The Canadian BBQ Boys:

• Matt Mccoy is the co-founder and owner of multiple businesses, including The Canadian BBQ Boys, Start Smart, and Founder Now. He was also a winner on Dragon's Den and is an alumni of the University of Guelph.

• Founder Now is an app where customers with any questions can click a button and instantly be connected to an expert who is able to assist and help problem solve in real-time.

• Start Smart was created to provide essential structure, system, and support for students to confidently start their own business.

• The Canadian BBQ Boys is a professional BBQ cleaning service company that helps owners get the most out of their grilling season.

Links:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-mccoy/

• https://foundernow.co/

• https://www.startsmartinc.com/

• https://canadianbbqboys.com/

Domenique Mastronardi Owner of the Happy Era:

• The Happy Era is a Guelph-based company providing you with deliciously nourishing treats. The waffles are handmade with locally-sourced whole foods and can be delivered right to your door! Domenique is also an alumni from the University of Guelph.

Links:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/domenique-mastronardi-8574a61a9/

• https://thehappyera.com

Josh & Genevie Co-Owners of The Guelph Box:

• The Guelph box provides you with locally sourced hand-picked items delivered straight to your doorstep.

• This company was created in the middle of the pandemic with hopes of helping to support local businesses.

Links:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshfgray/

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve-sutherns-974709205/

• https://guelphbox.ca/