This week’s Founder Fundamentals session explored financial modelling for startups, featuring Irene de Gooyer-Collins, CFO and COO at Growth Partners. Irene is a seasoned finance executive with deep expertise in financial management, M&A, and operational improvement across the CPG, manufacturing, and software sectors. Through her session, participants learned how to demystify financial modelling, strengthen their […]
This week’s Founder Fundamentals session explored operational excellence for startups, featuring Candice Ooi, Fractional Chief of Staff and COO. Candice works closely with visionary founders and executives to build clarity, alignment, and strategic execution across their businesses. With deep expertise in strategy and operations, she bridges high-level vision with hands-on implementation—helping early-stage leaders turn ambiguity […]
In entrepreneurship, a strong idea must be supported by a strong legal foundation. That was the focus of the third session of the 2025 Fall Founder Fundamentals series, led by Suresh Sriskandarajah, technology and business lawyer, engineer, and entrepreneur. As Co-Director of the UOttawa Startup Law Clinic and lecturer at the Lincoln Alexander School of […]
Turning an idea into a thriving venture requires more than passion—it requires a roadmap. That was the focus of the second session of the 2025 Fall Founder Fundamentals, led by Golden Johnson, global branding expert and founder of House of Gold. With years of experience guiding early-stage to Series B entrepreneurs, Golden offered a practical […]
In entrepreneurship, a great idea is only the beginning. What separates successful ventures from the rest is how ideas are shaped into scalable, resilient businesses. That was the focus of the first session of the 2025 Fall Founder Fundamentals, led by Jasmeet Singh, VC and founder of JMOON. With over a decade of experience building […]
In the final session of YSpace’s Founder Fundamentals Winter 2025 series, we have Tanika Mcleod, co-founder of MinuteSkill, a community learning network, and One Cliq, a platform that helps creators amplify their content across platforms. Packed with practical insights, the workshop focused on how founders can navigate challenges, pivot with confidence, and build products that […]
In the latest edition of YSpace’s Founder Fundamentals Winter 2025 series, Rafael Obando, a leader at HubSpot’s Startup Program, shared his insights into sales strategy and customer acquisition with entrepreneurs and startup founders. For early-stage startups, mastering sales is not just about closing deals—it’s about building a scalable, customer-centric process that drives sustainable growth. The […]
In the latest edition of YSpace’s Founder Fundamentals Winter 2025 series, entrepreneurs and startup founders were able to learn about how to prepare early-stage startups to raise equity capital from Gaurav Bansal of AMG Venture Partners. For pre-seed and seed-stage startups, building a robust fundraising strategy is critical to securing capital and establishing long-term investor […]
In the latest instalment of YSpace’s Founder Fundamentals Winter 2025 series, entrepreneurs and startup founders had the opportunity to enhance their branding and design skills with expert guidance from Christine Lieu-Guzauskas, founder of CL Designs and host of The Brand Party Podcast. The Mastering Canva for Startups session, provided a deep dive into the platform’s […]
Your website is more than just an online presence—it’s your digital storefront, a tool for engagement, and a reflection of your brand. In the latest session of our Founder Fundamentals Winter 2025 series, we were joined by Robin Gandy, a content and growth strategist at PageCloud, to explore how startups can build an effective website […]
