Category Archives: Young entrepreneurs
Spinning Your Entrepreneurial Ideas Into A Career: The Spin Master Innovation Fund
Written on April 24, 2012 at 2:30 pm, by Leah Ruehlicke
CYBF and Spin Master are awarding up to 10 young entrepreneurs start-up packages of up to $50,000 in financing and a mentor.
Digital Innovator Mark Reale On Networking And, More Importantly, Being Useful To Others
Written on May 27, 2011 at 3:40 pm, by David Cadiente
We spoke to Seneca College professor and digital innovator Mark Reale about being wary of "networking" events, lean times for entrepreneurs and how the advice o...
Young Entrepreneurs Balance Professional Careers And Creating Picture It Picture Books For Kids
Written on March 9, 2011 at 2:56 pm, by Marisa Baratta
What do you get when you mix a passionate teacher with a lawyer who loves creative writing? In this case, you find a viable business plan and an attractive book...
A Spoonful Of Love: Q&A With The Founder Of The Yummy Tummy Soup Company
Written on January 24, 2011 at 11:11 am, by Daniela DiStefano
Young entrepreneur Brian McKilligan, founder of the Yummy Tummy Soup Company, explains how he started his own company without a business background and how he c...
Q&A With OCAD Graphic Design Student / Accessories Designer Julia Prajza
Written on October 27, 2010 at 10:07 am, by Daniela DiStefano
Third-year OCAD graphic design student Julia Prajza designs headbands and sells them online using Facebook.
Young entrepreneur Vanessa Seneriches is living her dreams–all 3 of them
Written on July 28, 2010 at 1:13 pm, by Mira Saraf
Vanessa Seneriches is a young entrepreneur who made the leap from 9-5 to full-time entrepreneur. Vanessa is currently working on her spa, body and bath line, Th...
Ryerson Grad Saves Women From Their “Beloved Damn Heels” One Pair Of Flats At A Time
Written on July 12, 2010 at 7:00 am, by Will Moniz
Launched late last year, Damn Heels offers stylish, fold-up black flats that come in a sleek reusable bag designed to hold your high heels.
Ivey Business Student Beats The Heat With His Own Ice Cream Shops
Written on July 7, 2010 at 12:04 pm, by Will Moniz
Before Greig Perantinos was 20, he opened his first Cool Moose Creamery store in Tottenham, Ont. Since then he has expanded his business to neighbouring Allisto...
Young yoga entrepreneur teaches fellow yoga enthusiasts to practice their passion
Written on May 28, 2010 at 9:52 am, by Justin Bengry
Asia Nelson is a certified advanced yoga instructor, yoga teacher trainer and director of her own company, Pranalife Yoga, based in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario.
Q&A with a young entrepreneur whose business is no piece of cake
Written on April 30, 2010 at 5:46 pm, by Danielle Lorenz
Jen Stirk, a self-professed foodie and owner of Pastry DC, creates elaborate works of art out baked goods. She learned the necessary techniques to make yummy ...
