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With Realize Fund I, we aim to invest in a way that accelerates social equity in Canada and builds the social finance market.

The only thing that saved me from going into complete burnout was my commitment to daily exercise. It was the only consistent commitment in my personal life; I focused the rest of my waking hours on my work and studies.

Canada’s first investment readiness program for immigrant entrepreneurs, the Immigrant Founder Launchpad equips founders to scale their businesses and connect with investors. More than a bootcamp, it’s a community celebrating innovation, resilience, and impact.

Relational networking is about building a strong network with all possible types of people. In doing so, you’ll make connections and achieve things that might surprise you.

Whether you’re developing a B2C or B2B product, understanding what your target customer values, what their pain points are, and how your product can make a difference in their lives streamlines the product development process.

Recognized as one of the most distinguished business awards, the Forty Under 40 celebrates the region’s rising young business stars.

Meet Ingrid Polini! Ingrid is a Partner at Maple Bridge Ventures. In this interview she shares more about what inspired her to invest in immigrant founders, why Canada is a great place to build and how to build a trusted network as a new founder.

Toronto-based Realize Capital Partners has announced its first investments, committing a total of $35.2 million CAD to nine direct investors.

Agyemang and Polini, both immigrants to Canada themselves, shared the unique challenges companies led by immigrants face, and how Maple Bridge is working to get them the support they need – and help them build a better Canada.

The Telfer School of Management’s 2023 Young Achiever’s Award is bestowed annually upon remarkable alumni under the age of 40 who are making extraordinary contributions to their communities and professions.

In Canada, immigrant-led startups and SMEs have a higher export propensity and achieve twice the export growth than Canadian-born led businesses of similar size. This makes immigrant entrepreneurs Canada’s export trade “secret” engine, even though we have yet to fully put that pedal to the metal.

Deeply committed to creating meaningful social change, Eric Agyemang (BCom ’15) turned to international trade and community-based volunteering — to use his knowledge in entrepreneurship to serve underrepresented communities.

Eric Agyemang (BCom ’15) has always put people at the forefront of his personal and professional efforts. His goal: to give both underrepresented groups and up and coming entrepreneurs the means to find their own way to economic and social success.

This month, we celebrate the passion, creativity and entrepreneurial achievements of Black students and alumni.