August 19, 2021 5:00 pmPublished by Firuzan MistryComments Off on Digital Marketing Research Findings: Building Small Business Resilience Phase 1 and 2 The Digital Marketing Research: Building Small Business Resilience (BSBR) Training Program is a shared research initiative by Sheridan’s Pilon School […]
April 12, 2021 4:00 pmPublished by Firuzan MistryComments Off on Supporting employers and workers through technology: An interview with SPOT App EDGE sat down with Darren Perlman and Asher Lichtman of SPOT App – an app designed to help people find […]
April 8, 2021 2:29 pmPublished by Firuzan MistryComments Off on Shock-proofing research grant to support small businesses during the pandemic Sheridan is the proud recipient of a new Shock-proofing the Future of Work research grant from the Future Skills Centre […]
March 1, 2021 10:46 amPublished by Firuzan MistryComments Off on EDGE member Golnaz Golnaraghi earns inaugural Report on Business Changemakers award Golnaz Golnaraghi Earns Changemakers Award EDGE is pleased to announce that Dr. Golnaz Golnaraghi, founder of Accelerate Her Future, has earned a 2021 Report on Business […]
February 25, 2021 10:55 amPublished by Firuzan MistryComments Off on Meet 10 Local Black-Owned Ventures at EDGE: From Apps to Desserts In recognition of Black History Month, EDGE celebrates Black-owned ventures in our network. From film companies and sustainable fashion labels […]
February 24, 2021 10:54 amPublished by Firuzan MistryComments Off on Opportunity for young changemakers: Spring cohort of EDGE’s Social Impact Catalyst powered by RBC Future Launch EDGE’s program for young changemakers continues with a Spring Cohort for the Social Impact Catalyst powered by RBC Future Launch […]
February 19, 2021 11:20 amPublished by Firuzan MistryComments Off on EDGE members receive Investment Readiness Program funds The Brant | Halton | Peel Partnership has allocated $719,000 through the Federal Investment Readiness Program, recipients include 3 EDGE […]
January 26, 2021 3:45 pmPublished by Firuzan MistryComments Off on Pitch with a Twist on International Women’s Day Pitch with a Twist is being hosted online on March 8, 2021 as we celebrate International Women’s Day. Join us […]
January 4, 2021 9:00 amPublished by Firuzan MistryComments Off on Winter 2021 Cohort of the EDGE Social Impact Catalyst powered by RBC Future Launch Announced EDGE is proud to announce the Winter 2021 participants of the Social Impact Catalyst powered by RBC Future Launch. Last year was one of disruptive change […]
December 4, 2020 3:03 pmPublished by Firuzan MistryComments Off on Celebrate the Season with Startup Holiday Cards This time of year is about bringing our friends, families and community together in celebration. EDGE is making it easier […]
November 18, 2020 4:58 pmPublished by Firuzan MistryComments Off on Sheridan celebrates gift from RBC Future Launch to help youth drive social change Sheridan is welcoming a $435,000 gift from RBC Future Launch that will support social entrepreneurship, mentorship, and enriched co-curricular learning […]
November 17, 2020 10:41 amPublished by Firuzan MistryComments Off on 12 EDGE ventures received AdvantEDGE Fund Support Raising capital is on every startup founder’s mind. Whether it’s pre-seed funding or a Series B round, funding allows entrepreneurs to make […]
October 20, 2020 11:07 amPublished by Firuzan MistryComments Off on Introducing EDGE’s program for young changemakers: Social Impact Catalyst powered by RBC Future Launch Throughout the pandemic, EDGE has continued to support a wide range of entrepreneurs and ventures virtually. With over half of our ventures identifying […]
October 6, 2020 2:31 pmPublished by Firuzan MistryComments Off on Is your social venture investment ready? How three EDGE members received Investment Readiness Program support to implement innovative solutions to social challenges Before you seek funding for your non-profit or social enterprise, it’s valuable to show you have validated the idea, possibly with a smaller test project for […]
February 29, 2020 1:57 pmPublished by Firuzan MistryComments Off on February Community Wrap Up As February comes to a close, we would like to thank our members and all of those that helped make […]
October 11, 2019 5:26 pmPublished by Firuzan MistryComments Off on The EDGE Philanthropitch Winners Showcase Solutions with Impact Meet the social entrepreneurs who pitched and earned their share of $25,000 in funding at The EDGE Philanthropitch
March 25, 2019 1:40 pmPublished by Firuzan MistryComments Off on Term in Review: Co-op on the EDGE Co-op on the EDGE is a new approach to co-op for Sheridan students looking to build their own ventures. We asked current student entrepreneurs their thoughts on the program.
March 4, 2019 2:56 pmPublished by Firuzan MistryComments Off on Lessons Abroad: Feely Piano School Goes Global Feely Piano School discusses global entrepreneurship as they head off to India for the soft-landing of their music mindfulness application.
January 4, 2019 12:48 pmPublished by Firuzan MistryComments Off on Where are they now? A Q&A with Pitch Competition winner Tracy Pepe. As an artisan and seasoned entrepreneur, Pepe shares her perspective on pitch competitions, re-focusing and the future of her scent-based business
November 7, 2018 11:33 amPublished by Firuzan MistryComments Off on Sheridan Creates Entrepreneurs According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, Canada has the highest rate of early-stage entrepreneurship among the major developed countries. But, and unsurprisingly given the changing economic landscape, it seems young people are the ones most energized by this opportunity. In 2013, BMO reported nearly half of Canadian students – 46% – aspire to start their own business upon graduation.
August 13, 2018 11:17 amPublished by Firuzan MistryComments Off on Welcome to EDGE Welcome to EDGE EDGE is a hub and co-working space at Sheridan where entrepreneurial ideas are born and developed. […]
August 13, 2018 11:17 amPublished by Firuzan MistryComments Off on EDGE Entrepreneurs The hard-working team from Knockri got featured in Forbes! HUGE congrats to Shauna-Kay Jones, Founder of Motify and Chris-Beth Cowie, Founder of Empowered for […]
