{"id":4629,"date":"2023-04-19T12:10:01","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T16:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspacedev\/?page_id=4629"},"modified":"2026-04-16T10:36:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T14:36:26","slug":"community-students-founder-fundamentals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/programs-streams\/community-students-founder-fundamentals\/","title":{"rendered":"Community & Students - Founder Fundamentals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Founder Fundamentals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Developed in partnership with the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance (BEA)<\/a>, and powered by Markham Small Business Centre<\/a>, Founders Fundamental is a 12-week entrepreneurial educational workshop series designed to help you gain the basic skills and understanding necessary for starting a business, while also connecting you with local resources for potential next steps as you progress in your entrepreneurial ventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Founder Fundamentals series is an industry agnostic so whether you are a professional services company, brick and mortar or technology startup, the program aims to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to kick-start your entrepreneurial career and set you up for success. Spanning across topics such as Business Plan Writing, Digital Marketing & Branding for Startups, Finance 101, Legal Basics for Entrepreneurs, this program provides a wide range of learning and is designed to support our diverse community of aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Individuals who attend at least 9 out of the 11 workshops, over 60 minutes each session, will receive a YSpace, York University Certificate of Completion, illustrating your dedication to learning about the essentials of launching a successful business.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Connect with subject experts, industry professionals and link-minded entrepreneurs to work on your entrepreneurial skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Industry led content<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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All sessions are led by seasoned entrepreneurs or industry professionals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Online recordings<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Develop frameworks you can implement in your business operations. Recordings, templates and resource material are shared with participants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Certification<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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If you attend 9 out of the 11 workshops, over 60 minutes each session, you will receive an YSpace, York University Certificate of Completion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Timeline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Winter registration starts
<\/strong>January 5, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Winter registration ends
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Application process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Registration for Winter 2026 is closed now. We are coming back for Fall 2026, so sign up for our waitlist and be the first to get notified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions about the application process, email us at yspace@yorku.ca<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Join our virtual workshop to unlock the ultimate resources for business development and growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants will get the opportunity to network with industry experts and fellow entrepreneurs, while developing a wide variety of skills needed to create a successful business.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Program eligibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Our Founder Fundamental workshop series is open to anyone interested in developing their entrepreneurial skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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