Founder Fundamentals
Developed in partnership with the Markham Small Business Centre, Founders Fundamental is a 12-week entrepreneurial educational workshop series designed to help you gain the basic skills and understanding necessary for starting a business, while also connecting you with local resources for potential next steps as you progress in your entrepreneurial ventures.
What to expect
The Founder Fundamentals series is an industry agnostic so whether you are a professional services company, brick and mortar or technology startup, the program aims to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to kick-start your entrepreneurial career and set you up for success. Spanning across topics such as Business Plan Writing, Digital Marketing & Branding for Startups, Finance 101, Legal Basics for Entrepreneurs, this program provides a wide range of learning and is designed to support our diverse community of aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs.
Individuals who attend at least 9 out of the 11 workshops, over 60 minutes each session, will receive a YSpace, York University Certificate of Completion, illustrating your dedication to learning about the essentials of launching a successful business.
Community
Connect with subject experts, industry professionals and link-minded entrepreneurs to work on your entrepreneurial skills.
Industry led content
All sessions are led by seasoned entrepreneurs or industry professionals.
Online recordings
Develop frameworks you can implement in your business operations. Recordings, templates and resource material are shared with participants.
Certification
If you attend 9 out of the 11 workshops, over 60 minutes each session, you will receive an YSpace, York University Certificate of Completion.
Timeline
Winter registration starts
January 6, 2024
Winter registration ends
April 8, 2024
Fall registration starts
September 2025
Application process
Step: One
Sign up for all of the sessions on our events page or register below.
If you have any questions about the application process, email us at yspace@yorku.ca
The registration is now open!
Step: Two
Join our virtual workshop to unlock the ultimate resources for business development and growth.
Participants will get the opportunity to network with industry experts and fellow entrepreneurs, while developing a wide variety of skills needed to create a successful business.
Program eligibility
Our Founder Fundamental workshop series is open to anyone interested in developing their entrepreneurial skills.
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