On June 18, EDGE welcomed the second cohort of impact entrepreneurs in the Rise program at Sheridan College’s Hazel McCallion Campus in Mississauga. The evening began with founders networking and forging connections through meaningful conversations with each other, the EDGE team and the coaches.
When the session began formally, everyone gathered around their tables to participate in the land acknowledgment, followed by a welcome and introduction to the EDGE team and Rise. Team members introduced themselves and described their roles, and how they could best support Rise participants.
and how Rise participants can use their $1000 credit
and inviting everyone to experience it.
can work with talented Sheridan students.
a platform with resources, perks and tools for Rise program participants.
After the program overview and coach introduction, participants talked to each of the three coaches in small groups. This exercise allowed participants and coaches to get to know each other and determine who they’d like to work with for the next eight months.
One of the evening’s highlights was hearing the founders introduce themselves and share brief yet inspiring stories about their ventures. From social justice initiatives to organic farming, cybersecurity to environmentally friendly construction materials, and media production, Rise Cohort 2 founders are diverse and make meaningful contributions to their communities. Read more about rising Cohort 2 founders here.
The session ended with an activity where participants shared their expectations for the Rise program over the next eight months.
Even after the session formally closed, the positive energy of the exchange of ideas kept everyone engaged, with many staying behind to continue conversations and network with each other.
EDGE is a vibrant community of people who believe entrepreneurship can create lasting change in society. It’s also a hub for impact entrepreneurs to grow their ventures, collaborate and develop new skills. Impact entrepreneurs, talented students, experienced faculty and like-minded community and industry collaborators work together at EDGE to amplify social and economic impact. We’re an integral part of Generator at Sheridan, where people work together across disciplines and sectors to spark ideas and advance solutions that really matter.
About Rise
Rise is primarily an online program for social entrepreneurs ready to scale their impact enterprises at an accelerated pace. With Rise, you’ll move forward with the guidance and coaching of seasoned entrepreneurs who are invested in your goals. Read more
This project is funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
