How The Forum’s Mentorship Programming Helps You Thrive in Business

At The Forum, we’re proud to bring you mentorship programming that enables entrepreneurs across Canada to connect with seasoned business owners who help them rise above challenges and lead businesses that align with their values.

The ForumJuly 19, 2024Articles

The Forum x Uber: Driving Entrepreneurs Forward

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve partnered with Uber Canada on a special project: The Forum x Uber: Driving Entrepreneurs Forward. Together, we produced a short film that celebrates entrepreneurship and the community it takes to support business owners in reaching their goals.

Watch the film, featuring Windfall Cider Co-Founder Nathaly Nairn and rideshare driver Yasmin Siso.

The ForumJuly 10, 2024Articles

Meet the Women-Led Production Team On The Forum x Uber: Driving Entrepreneurs Forward

The Forum and Uber Canada joined forces to create a short film celebrating entrepreneurship and the power of community. The Forum x Uber: Driving Entrepreneurs Forward features Windfall Cider Co-Founder Nathaly Nairn and rideshare driver Yasmin Siso. It follows a day in the life of Nathaly as she does business on her terms, and shows why she’s chosen to carve a path of her own. Learn more about the exciting project here.

The ForumJuly 10, 2024Articles

Shop These 15 Indigenous Women-Led Businesses

In celebration of Indigenous History Month, we’re sharing 15 Canadian businesses that are owned by amazing Indigenous women that we’re proud to shop from—this month and always.

The ForumJune 11, 2024Articles

We Raised Over $1 Million For Canadian Entrepreneurs — Here’s How You Made it Possible

Heading into The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Finale, our largest annual fundraiser and celebration, we set an ambitious fundraising goal of $900,000. Not only did we reach that goal—but we surpassed it—raising over $1,000,000 for the first time in The Forum’s history!

The ForumMay 2, 2024Articles

Get to Know Christina Anthony and Pocket Sun, Champions of The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Finale 2024

The ForumApril 15, 2024Articles

Catching Up with the Finalists — Five Questions with Bronwyn Bridges of PragmaClin, Chloe Beaudoin & Jessica Miao of Apricotton, and Sara Jónsdóttir of Revol Cares

Ahead of The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Finale on April 25, we caught up with the 2023/24 Finalists to learn how they’ve been impacted by the program so far, learn what advice they’ve gained from their mentors and peers, find out what they hope a cross-Canada audience of thousands takes away from their pitches, and more.

The ForumApril 10, 2024Articles

Here We Grow – How Small Business Insurance Adapts to Meet You Where You’re At

To break down the often-intimidating world of small business insurance, we’ve asked award-winning* insurance provider BCAA to help you understand when you should consider obtaining it, why it’s so important, and how you can ensure your coverage is aligned with your growth.

The ForumFebruary 22, 2024Articles

Making It Happen – Learn How These Women Entrepreneurs are Overcoming Systemic Barriers and Thriving

We wanted to learn more about the tenacious Black women who are building their dream businesses despite systemic barriers, so we asked The Forum community to nominate entrepreneurs who inspire them to push forward. Keep reading to learn more about them!

Keep reading to get to know Chizoba Obidigbo-Egbo of April Faith Vintage, Khadija Peters of The Locs Creator, Karima Leslie of Arise and Thrive Co., and Dr. Chenielle Delahaye of De La Enzie Essentials.

Success StoriesThe ForumFebruary 1, 2024Articles

Goal Setting for Entrepreneurs – What to Consider as You Create Your 2024 Plan

We’ve put together some tips that will help you put your best foot forward in 2024 and avoid setting goals that leave you feeling lost and overwhelmed.

The ForumDecember 6, 2023Articles