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SUMMARY:Startup Creation\, Rewritten: Building a Defensible AI Venture
DESCRIPTION:  \nBuilding a Defensible AI Venture: How to Create Long‑Term Competitive Advantage\nCheap prototypes are easy. Defensible startups are not. \nThis session goes beyond generic MVPs to explore how AI ventures create true data moats\, architectural trust\, and long-term defensibility. You’ll learn how leading founders think about risk\, bias\, hallucination\, and liability — and how these considerations shape product and business decisions from day one. \nYou’ll Learn How To:\n\nBuild data moats that can’t be easily replicated\nDesign trust and risk management into your AI architecture\nMove from “AI-powered” to truly defensible\n\nEvent Details\nSpeakers:\nFred Rouhani (Business Advisor\, YES)\nDr. Stefania Pecore (AI Expert\, UNESCO Women4Ethical AI Program; Executive Director\, Women Techmakers Montréal)\nDr. Elham Kheradmand (CEO\, Lucid Axion) \nDate & Time: Tuesday\, April 7\, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM \nFormat: Online. This workshop is presented in English. \nCost: $20.00* \nSign Up Here\nAbout Startup Creation\, Rewritten\nStartup Creation\, Rewritten is a three‑part speaker series revealing how the next generation of impactful startups is being built in an AI‑driven world. With smaller teams moving faster and traditional advantages disappearing\, this series breaks down what actually matters now — defensibility\, specialization\, and sharp execution. \nAcross three focused sessions\, you’ll learn practical frameworks\, explore real founder case studies\, and gain decision‑ready tools you can apply immediately. If you’re building or supporting a tech‑enabled venture and want to stay relevant\, competitive\, and fundable in 2026 and beyond\, this series is your roadmap. \nAbout the speakers:\nFred Rouhani (Business Advisor\, YES)\nFred helps organizations make the AI-native leap and equips entrepreneurs with an AI-native startup mindset. His work is built on one simple belief: Technology must serve as a force multiplier for human capability. \nHe sees a world reshaping in front of our eyes with humans and machines co-creating together. \n  \nDr. Stefania Pecore (AI Expert for UNESCO’s Women4Ethical AI Program\, Women Techmakers Montréal\, Executive Director)\nStefania is a recognized leader in inclusive communication and responsible AI.  Her career began by introducing the first AI and automatic translation subject at an Italian university. After earning her master’s and Ph.D. in Computer Science\, she applied her expertise in NLP and AI across diverse industries\, from education to video games. \nShe is a driving force behind implementing Data Governance frameworks and AI ethics principles in enterprise strategies\, often guided by UNESCO recommendations. She is passionate advocate for empowering women in tech. Stefania is an ambassador for Women Techmakers\, Women in AI\, and Women in Games. She currently serves as the Executive Director for Women Techmakers Montréal. Her commitment to ethical AI culminated in her appointment as an AI Expert for UNESCO’s Women4Ethical AI program\, and her subsequent election as an Ethical AI Expert Without Borders\, where she helps implement UNESCO’s Recommendation on the Ethics of AI worldwide. \nToday\, she supports several founders through Don’t Tech Stress with a precise mission in mind: to take care of the tech burden to let founders push their creativity to the next level. \nDr. Elham Kheradmand (Lucid Axion\, CEO)\nElham is a mathematician and AI researcher dedicated to advancing AI for social good\, with a focus on sustainable finance (ESG)\, climate change\, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). She holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics with a full GPA and has an excellent academic record\, earning numerous prestigious scholarships and awards. She has been recognized for her contributions with distinguished honors\, including ESG AI Leader of the Year 2022 and Women in AI Award winner (AI for social good) in North America in 2025.\n\nA thought leader in AI for sustainability\, Elham actively engages in discussions on the future of AI\, ESG\, and corporate accountability. She is shaping the intersection of technology and sustainable finance. Beyond her technical expertise\, she is passionate about empowering women in their personal and professional growth. She dedicates time to volunteer initiatives supporting this mission.\nOnce registered\, you will receive an email with login instructions a few hours before the workshop starts. If you don’t see the email one hour before the start time\, please check your Spam or Junk folder. \nTo learn more about our services for entrepreneurs\, click here. \n*This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/building-defensible-ai-venture/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs,Entrepreneurship,Evening,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="YES Employment + Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@yesmontreal.ca
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SUMMARY:9 Action Steps to Building a Successful Business
DESCRIPTION:  \nHere’s Your Blueprint for Business Success\n  \nDo you have a great business idea but aren’t sure what comes next? Join our free workshop\, 9 Action Steps to Building a Successful Business\, and learn how to strategically plan and build your own blueprint for entrepreneurial success. \nIn this interactive session\, you’ll discover how to save time and maximize your budget by taking the right steps before launching your business. From ideation to competitor analysis\, this workshop guides you through every stage of the start-up process. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn in This Workshop\n  \n\nHow to validate your business idea with market research and customer interviews.\nThe essentials of prototyping and testing your concept.\nTechniques to analyze competitors and carve out your unique value proposition.\n\nThis workshop is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to launch their business operations the right way\, with a focus on strategic planning\, effective execution\, and minimizing costly mistakes. By building a solid start-up framework that addresses market trends\, customer needs\, and operational efficiency\, you’ll set yourself apart from the competition\, attract potential investors\, and significantly increase your chances of achieving long-term success and sustainable growth. \nWhether you’re just beginning to shape your business idea\, refining your concept\, or gearing up to take the plunge\, this session equips you with practical tools\, proven strategies\, and expert insights to confidently turn your vision into reality. \n  \nStart Your Journey to Success\n  \nDon’t let uncertainty hold you back. Register today and take the first step toward building a thriving business! \n  \nSign Up Here\n  \nPre-registration is required. This workshop is available in English and as an online\, live-streaming webinar. \nOnce you register for the online workshop\, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in. If you haven’t received the email an hour before the workshop starts\, please check your Spam/Junk folder. \nTo learn more about our services for entrepreneurs\, click here.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/building-a-successful-business-3/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Entrepreneurship,Virtual
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SUMMARY:The Impact Innovators Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:  \nWhat is the Impact Innovators Bootcamp?\n  \nReady to turn your passion for a better world into a thriving business? The Impact Innovators Bootcamp is your launchpad for building a purpose-driven business that’s not just profitable\, but impactful.  \nImagine a fashion brand that uses recycled materials to create stylish clothing\, a renewable energy company empowering communities\, or a tech platform connecting farmers with sustainable practices. These are just a few examples of impact-oriented businesses – ventures that prioritize profit alongside positive social or environmental change.  \n  \nWhat You’ll Gain\nOver five dynamic sessions\, you’ll: \n\nUnleash your potential: Go from “aha!” moments to a rock-solid business plan\, designed for real-world impact. \n\n\nImpact first: Learn to weave sustainability and ethical practices into every fiber of your business\, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). \n\n\nDesign for good: Master the art of business design and impact design – two sides of the same coin for ventures that create positive change. \n\n\nBuild a community: Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs who share your vision for a brighter future. \n\n\nMake a difference: Gain the tools and confidence to launch a business that tackles social and environmental challenges head-on. \n\n   \nWhat’s In It For You? \n\nClarity: Transform your big idea into an actionable plan. \n\n\nSkills: Master the frameworks and tools needed to build a successful impact business. You’ll also have a chance to win free access to our paid workshops. \n\n\nNetwork: Tap into a vibrant community of changemakers. \n\n\nFunding potential: Gain insights and strategies to successfully navigate the funding landscape and attract investors who share your passion for impact. \n\n\nThe ultimate reward: The satisfaction of knowing your business is making a real difference in the world. \n\n   \nThis Bootcamp is Right for You If:\n\nYou believe in the power of positive change: You envision a world where businesses contribute to a better future – for people\, communities\, and the planet. \n\n\nYou’re passionate about making a difference: You have a cause you care deeply about\, and you want to be part of the solution. \n\n\nYou’re ready to turn ideas into action: You have an idea (or are open to exploring new ones) that can create meaningful impact\, no matter how big or small. \n\n\nYou’re eager to learn and grow: You want to gain the skills and confidence to build a business that thrives while making a positive difference. \n\n\nYou crave connection and collaboration: You’re excited to join a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for purpose-driven entrepreneurship. \n\n  \nFrom fair trade coffee companies to innovative health tech startups improving access to care\, impact-oriented businesses are reshaping industries and creating a better world.  Join the Impact Innovators Bootcamp and become part of this growing movement.  \n  \nJoin the Impact Innovators Bootcamp and Become a Catalyst for a Sustainable Future! \nDates: Thursdays\, April 30\, May 7\, 14\, 21\, & 28 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM \nCall 438-812-0168 or email us servicescoordinator@yesmontreal.ca to register yourself for the next session. Please note that participants must have an active file at YES to register and must complete the session in consecutive order. If you are unable to attend one week then you must wait until the next session to complete the course. \n*For an annual entrepreneurship fee of $30\, you’ll have access to specialized online services including coaching\, Business Bootcamp\, legal information & accounting clinics. \nTo learn more about our services for entrepreneurs\, click here.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/building-a-purpose-driven-business/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Entrepreneurship,Virtual
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