Black Founders Network

Big enough that everyone's there, small enough that you can actually meet them... ☀️ The Startupfest Village provides attendees with unbeatable networking and opportunities we promise you haven’t experienced anywhere else! Get to know the Startupfest Village partners: 🔹 Startup Montréal— Meet export experts, accelerators/incubators, and support organizations with Startup Montréal and 13 of its partners! 🔹 BDC — The Bank for Canadian Entrepreneurs offers term loans, capital investment, and unique advisory services to entrepreneurs. 🔹 Cultivator powered by Conexus — Cultivator helps start, grow, and scale innovative tech startups with world-class mentors, investors, and operators. 🔹 Startup Atlantic — Startup Atlantic puts founders first and showcases their unique Atlantic-edge on the global stage. 🔹 DMZ — Visit DMZ to learn about their Incubator and Talent Academy courses and discuss global expansion opportunities. 🔹 Invest Ottawa — Invest Ottawa supports tech startups from ideation to scale with expert guidance and growth-focused programs. 🔹 Dell Technologies — Come meet the Dell for startups team and learn how they can support you! 🔹 Black Founders Network — BFN is an inclusive community for Black founders at all stages of their journeys. Come by the Black Innovation Zone to meet their team! 🔹 Groupe 3737 — Canada's leader in creating wealth with impact, by and for ethnocultural diversity. Find them in the Black Innovation Zone! 🔹 Tribe Network — A community of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour pursuing entrepreneurship and innovation in Canada. Find them in the Black Innovation Zone! 🔹 Rep Matters — Where Black founders come for inspiration, connection, and support. Find their team in the Black Innovation Zone! 🔹 Espace CDPQ — Espace CDPQ’s Investor Lounge offers a private space for the investment community to meet and mingle. 🔹 Braindate by e180 — E-180 presents Braindates, a platform for scheduling 1-on-1 or group knowledge-sharing meetings. 🔹 YogaTribes — Enjoy a meditation break dedicated to inner peace for both body and mind, brought to you by YogaTribes. 🎟️ Register now and be part of an unforgettable experience in the Startupfest Village: https://bit.ly/3uWksug

🚀 Collision Conf 2024 was AMAZING for the OneCliq team! 🌟 One of our standout moments was Tanika McLeod moderating a panel for the Black Founders Network (BFN) 🙌 ✨ Dive into a snippet from her session where the panelists shared their make-or-break moments in their fundraising journeys. From overcoming a $200k tech build quote with only $5k in hand to navigating the nail-biting market validation tests, the stories of resilience and ingenuity were truly inspiring. The recurring theme? Unrelenting resilience and the ability to pivot and innovate under pressure. 💪 Catch the full video on our YouTube channel for more insights and inspiration! Coming soon to https://lnkd.in/evF-JDVE 🎥 #Collision2024 #OneCliq #BlackFoundersNetwork #FundraisingJourney #StartupStories Panelists in this video: Kay Boamah, Cynthia E., Jonah Chininga

It's the simple things in life... What an amazing trek up Blue Hills Reservation in Boston, MA. The view is spectacular 🙌🏿🙌🏿 Thanks to Black Founders Network and University of Toronto for keeping me hydrated all while saving our beloved planet. #Boston #BlueHillReservation

🚨 Important Announcement! The countdown is on – applications for Cohort 8 of the BLCK VC Breaking into Venture (BiV) program closes this Sunday, 6/30! Apply now and seize the opportunity to break into venture capital and kickstart your future in VC! 🔗 #BLCKVC #BreakingIntoVenture #BiVCohort8 #theFutureofVC #VentureCapital #ApplyNow #OpportunityKnocks https://lnkd.in/g2TikGiP

Reporting to the Director, Community Impact, the Program Manager – Data & Impact Reporting promotes the values, principles, and customer service standards of the Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC). The Program Manager – Data & Impact Reporting is responsible for program related activities including the collection, analysis, and reporting of data to demonstrate the impact of funded programs. The Program Manager will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of grants and investments designed to improve the economic and social outcomes of Black communities across Canada. Subalterne directe du directeur des Retombées pour la communauté, le ou la gestionnaire de programme, Rapports sur les données et les retombées pour la communauté, promeut les valeurs, les principes et les normes de service à la clientèle de la Fondation pour les communautés noires (FPCN). Il ou elle est responsable des activités liées aux programmes, y compris de la collecte, de l’analyse et de la consignation des données pour démontrer les retombées pour la communauté générées par les programmes financés. Il ou elle veillera à la prestation efficace et efficiente des subventions et des investissements conçus pour améliorer les résultats économiques et sociaux des communautés noires partout au Canada. https://lnkd.in/gVk8XhW6

It has been a week since the Collision Conf ended, yet the speakers' experience, knowledge, and insights continue to linger in my mind. We engaged in meaningful discussions during the conference and gained insights from keynote speakers, panellists, and participants. We learned about the latest trends and developments in the tech industry and strategies for business growth and success. One of the most valuable takeaways was understanding the importance of collaboration and leveraging each other's strengths to drive innovation and progress. The conference was an excellent opportunity for networking with the JL13 Concepts team, and we had the chance to showcase MYAreaa INC; we collided with old friends like the team from the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Tayo, Sidney, Adaeze of Innovate Calgary, Lulu of LiiT Care Connect Inc. and new friends Kemi & Idowu of Scooly, Paschal, David of Zeeh Africa, Onyeka of Treepz, Seun, Batholomew, Fiyin and Ridwan. We are most grateful for the networking session facilitated by BlackNorth Initiative, Black Opportunity Fund, Black Founders Network, DMZ, Black Entrepreneurship Alliance, Tribe Network, Nobellum, Federation of Black Canadians and African Impact Initiative—A special shout-out to Efosa and the team. We sincerely appreciate all you do for Black entrepreneurs. How can I forget Brian from SwiftAds.io? Thank you for showcasing MYAreaa INC. Shout-outs to Jonah and James of Woveo! James, your energy is intoxicating, bro; see you gentlemen in Calgary soon! Special thanks to all who visited our booth! Your feedback, energy, and encouragement are intoxicating. Finally, the Collision Conference highlighted the need for diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. As a Black-led company, we are honoured to have participated in an inclusive event showcasing diverse voices and perspectives. 

Exciting news to share! Last week, I had the honour of being selected as one of the winners of the $20k AmplifyHer Pitch Competition at Collision Conf. Pitching in public for the first time was a big milestone for me, especially as it meant putting myself and my business, Ginny, out there. The journey of the past 7 months has been incredible, and we're realizing that the sky's the limit. I'm thrilled about what lies ahead! Big thanks to Black Founders Network and #BlackInnovationZone for creating such amazing opportunities. Also, immense gratitude to the judges at BDC and Pitch Better for their invaluable feedback and support. #startup #nonalcoholicbeverages #Inclusivedrinking #blackfounders

For over three decades, the Canadian Women’s Foundation has been a powerful advocate for women in Canada. Despite the hard-fought gains of the past, we must be more vigilant than ever in supporting women's equality, justice, and economic progress. I am humbled to be appointed as President and CEO of this vital organization. I commit to doing everything possible to improve the lives of girls, women, and gender-diverse people in Canada.

I can’t believe it’s been two weeks since I’ve used my favourite platform! I’ve missed it here so much! It has been so weird going about my days without Linkedln, lol. I have been off my routine, but you know what? Sometimes life just happens, and you need to pause and catch your breath. I'm glad I did! 😊 Before I get back to my usual routine, I just wanted to pop in to talk about the power of manifestation! I remember when I had my presentation at Durham College earlier this year, a student asked me about the event I was looking forward to. This was my response: “Collision! I don’t know how just yet, but I know I will attend it.” LOL! I had absolutely no idea how it was going to happen, but I wanted it, so I started taking some steps. I added it to my calendar, I wouldn't shut up about it and whenever someone asked if I was going, I’d say, “I don’t know how just yet, but I will.” In having so many conversations with people about it, I finally got my ticket! And guys, the event totally blew my mind. The caliber of people I met, the super insightful panel sessions, the innovative products I learned about, the exceptional founders I met—all made it a wholesome experience for me! Sometimes we really don’t know how something will happen, but when we believe, manifest, and put in the work, it will surely happen! 😎 A little bit of positive delulu here and there isn't so bad if you ask me. 😂 Is there something you want/need, MANIFEST IT!!! 🤗