Welcome to Spring's Global Impact Startup Visa Essentials Program!
Introduction the the Essentials Program
Code of Conduct
Onboarding Checklist
Lesson 1: Going from passion to problem
Opportunities vs. Passion
Simon Sinek - How Great Leaders Inspire Action (AKA Start with the WHY)
Defining Your Why
Defining Your Why
Defining your Values
Defining the values that will shape your business
An example of defining the Why and Values
Tasks for A Good Foundation
Additional Resources
How was it?
Defining the Problem
Problem Definition
Tasks for Problem Statement
How was it?
Ensuring we remain focused on the customer
How the concept of Lean helps us to plan and launch our businesses
The Lean Concept & Your Business
What are pivots and when do we need to do them?
Why the Concept Pivots is Important to Know Now
Tasks from Running Lean
How was it?
Co-founders
Team & Execution
Create the Best Founding Team for Your Business
How We Built a Tech Startup Without Tech
Equity
How was it?
Mentors & Advisors
Mentors & Advisors
Business Introduction Examples
How To Network With Powerful People
FAQ: Navigating Canadian Business Culture:
Business Relationships in Canada
Business Relationships in Canada
Canadian Business Culture - Audio Summary
Tasks for Mentors & Advisors
Additional Resources:
How was it?
An introduction to Impact: Changing the World
Spring Impact Scorecard
How Shared Value can help you define your impact on the world
How you can add impact metrics to your business
Shared Value
Shared Value - Audio Summary
Tasks for Making a Difference
Additional Resources
How was it?
Learning Outcomes
Next Steps