Build your network and meet 1:1 with industry leaders, subject matter experts, and key figures in support organizations who can provide guidance and support in your business development journey.

Interested entrepreneurs can book up to 8 on-off 30-minute sessions with a Startup Women Leader to seek guidance from and help navigate their current roadblocks. From fundraising tips, to brand strategy advice, or general business coaching!

How it works: > Create a free Mentorly account > Browse our list of leaders > Book a leader of your choice! Please note: There is a limit of 4 sessions per mentee. Our intent with this program is that you book on-off calls with leaders. We encourage you to come prepared with specific points you would like to discuss with the leader.

How Startup Women Leaders differs from other existing mentoring support: We encourage our community to use this as both a networking opportunity as well as an educational tool. Our intention is to connect you with a variety of leaders you can have on-off 1:1 calls with.

Sessions begin on March 1 and will end on September 29, 2023.

The entrepreneurship journey can be a long and difficult one for women founders - but with the help of connections, we can all play a role in helping each other achieve success.

The Startup Women program is powered by Startup Canada, co-presented by The Scotiabank Women Initiative and UPS, and in partnership with BDC, EDC and Mastercard and a community of ecosystem partners.

*Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the mentorship sessions belong solely to the individual mentor, and not the mentor’s employer, organization, committee or other group or individual.