EY x NEXT Canada | #FounderFridays 💫 Meet Arlyne: The Founder of My Dorm Store No one understands students' challenges when moving into a dorm or apartment better than the team at My Dorm Store. Inspired by her own experiences, Arlyne has partnered with universities across the province to design affordable packages for students, delivered before they arrive! ⭐️Today, My Dorm Store has partnered with 40 residences across Ontario (including the University of Toronto)! #EY #FounderFridays #Innovation #NEXT36 #NEXTCanada My Dorm Store Arlyne James University of Toronto George Brown College Toronto Metropolitan University EY
NEXT Canada
Higher Education
Toronto, ON 14,919 followers
At NEXT we’re on a mission to build a nation of ambitious, lifelong entrepreneurs.
About us
NEXT Canada is a national, non-profit organization that develops exceptional talent to create world-class ventures and propel technology adoption. Founded in 2010 as The Next 36 by a group of pioneering business leaders and academics, NEXT Canada is today a leader in the delivery of cutting-edge programming designed to foster lifelong entrepreneurship in three streams: NextAI, Next 36 and Next Founders. Our programs, delivered through meaningful partnerships between government and the private sector, strengthen the foundations of Canada’s current and future health and prosperity. NEXT Canada is supported by generous donors and partners including RBC, Scotiabank, the Weston Family Foundation, EY, Scale AI, Hatch, BDC, Magna, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt and Air Canada. NEXT Canada has directly impacted over 700 alumni who have built companies including, Bridgit, Deep Learni.ng, Kira Talent, Nymi and Thalmic Labs. These alumni have created over 3,000 jobs and raised over $1BN in capital. For more information, please visit: www.nextcanada.com
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http://www.nextcanada.com
External link for NEXT Canada
- Industry
- Higher Education
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Toronto, ON
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2010
- Specialties
- Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Education, Startups, and Technology
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Primary
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175 Bloor St East
Suite 200, North Building
Toronto, ON M4W 3R8, CA
Employees at NEXT Canada
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Ben Baldwin
Founder at Upteaming, Founder City Project, ScaleDriver; Board at Drucker Institute
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Peter LaMantia
CEO at Authentic Web Inc.
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Bruce Fairley
Strategic Technology Visionary, CEO, Board Member & Advisor, Mentor at NEXT Canada | Empowering Businesses Through Innovation & Insight
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Elaine Kunda
Updates
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From starting their journey at NEXT Canada to achieving over $1B in sales, co-founders of Super.com have an interesting story to share… In the most recent Founders Mindset Session, Reza Satchu was joined by Hussein Fazal & Henry Shi (NEXT36 Alumni) to explore how these cofounders are revolutionizing the e-commerce space. ⚡Today, Super.com has achieved over $1B in sales, 50+ million users, and $150MM+ USD in funding, including an investment from 2x NBA MVP Stephen Curry. Henry's encouragement to "continue to think big and take big swings,” is a reminder that big ideas and bold moves are a key part of the entrepreneurial journey. #NEXTCanada #NEXT36 #Super #FoundersJourney
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Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 ... From our team to yours, we wish you a day filled with celebration across the nation we call home. We are proud to be supporting Canada's next generation of entrepreneurs and can't wait for the future ahead. 🍁 #CanadaDay #NEXTCanada #ProudlyCanadian #MadeInCanada ________ Kyle J Winters Alexandra McGregor Stephania Stefanakou Adam Palter Julie van Kessel CGA, CPA Eng C. Lau Mischa Hamara Kai Ronceria Natalia Brkic Jaskaran Chauhan Fletcher McLaughlin Nikhil Satchu
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At NEXT Canada, we are thrilled to be celebrating Toronto Pride Week and embracing individuality within our community... 🏳️🌈 An inspiring message from our CEO Kyle J Winters on the importance of recognizing #DiversityAndInclusion within the workplace. #NEXTCanada #PrideMonth #PrideTO #PrideToronto #Pride2024 #DEI
There are many aspects of my job that I absolutely love. One, that I didn't consider a few decades ago, was the impact that I could have as an openly gay leader. It’s one thing to hope to blend in and to be part of a team – but it’s another thing altogether to recognize that what sets you apart from others can be a great strength, and possibly an inspiration for those who may feel left out. As an openly gay CEO, I have had the opportunity to be a role model, and advisor. Over the past few years, I’ve been humbled by several program participants who have sought out my advice on navigating their entrepreneurial careers as members of the LGBTQ+ community. I really didn't expect this to be part of my job, but it brings me great joy - and yes, pride. It's Pride Weekend in Toronto, and I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the entire NEXT Canada community who embrace diversity, celebrate individuality, and champion those who are contributing to a better society. At NEXT Canada we are fuelling a more prosperous Canada from coast to coast. I hope you have a great weekend – Happy Pride 2024! #Pride2024 #LGBTQLeadership #DiversityAndInclusion #NEXTCanada #PrideToronto #Leadership #CanadianProsperity #innovation #PrideMonth
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NEXT Canada startups are competing on the global stage 🎤… Congrats to Eunice Wu, Co-Founder & CEO Asepha (NEXT 36) and Daniel Lirette, Founder & CEO GrowDoc (NEXT AI 2023), for winning the #StartupGlobal Virtual Pitch Competition. 🎉 Stay tuned as they advance to the Grand Finale of the competition in October! #NEXTCanada #NEXT36 #NEXTAI #PitchCompetition Startup Canada
Yesterday 12 startups competed in the #StartupGlobal Virtual Pitch Competition Day Finals and 6 founders were selected to advance to the Grand Finale in Kitchener-Waterloo, where they will have the chance to compete for $70,000 in cash prizes. 🏆 Congratulations to: - Eunice Wu, PharmD Wu, Co-founder & CEO, Asepha - Daniel Lirette, CEO, GrowDoc - Amir Soleimani, Ph.D., Founder & CEO, TreeTrack - Helen Yin, Founder & CEO, Inoki Bathhouse - Athanasios Kritharis, CEO, FIBR.BIO - Azadeh Dastmalchi, Co-founder & CEO, VitalTracer Ltd. Learn more about the winners: https://lnkd.in/gbYr9MRc A special thank you also to the incredible judges who helped to make the last two days possible! Shout out to Claudia Worms Sciama, Google Canada; Daniela Tixi, Keiretsu Forum Toronto; dominic fielden, Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co; Enrique Sobalvarro SCMP, CITP-FIBP, Enrique Sobalvarro, Advisory Services; Joshe Page, EMBA, Scotiabank; Jeff Hohn, Trade Commissioner Service | Service des délégués commerciaux; Lora Rigutto Vigliatore, CITP, Forum for International Trade Training (FITT); Lucas Alencar, Google Canada; Manish Puri, Google Canada; Reena Khullar, SHRM-SCP, CPHR, Agilis Executive Consulting; Zahra Qureshi, CPA, CMA, Social Venture Circuit; Molly Middleton, Dragons' Den Canada’; and Daniel Lewis, Daniel's Chai Bar & PEKOE. Presented in partnership with UPS and Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada.
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Congrats Anderson Petergeorge, a NEXT 36 Founder, on winning the Tamil Startup Pitch Competition. 🎉 Today, Anderson's venture Quanto is automating bookkeeping and tax preparation, making financial management seamless and efficient. Interested in following Quanto's journey? Visit www.tryquanto.com to learn more. ______ Tamil Venture Zone Good News Ventures 369 Global Canadian Tamil Professionals Association #NEXTCanada #NEXT36 #Entrepreneurship #PitchCompetition
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🧬 Exciting times ahead for FemTech... Recently, we had the privilege of joining Femtech Canada , Cap Inclusive and Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP for the Toronto FemTech Pitch Competition. ⭐ We are incredibly proud of Azia T. the co-founder of Dilato Tech, a NEXT 36 venture, for being selected as 1 of 6 FemTech finalists. A special shoutout to our NEXT AI Venture Manager, Stephania Stefanakou, for representing NEXT Canada on the judging panel. A big thank you to the VCs and ecosystem partners that are a driving force supporting the future of FemTech. Efforts like these are key to driving the future of FemTech in Canada! ______ StandUp Ventures Amazon Web Services (AWS) Whitecap Venture Partners MaRS Discovery District Panache Ventures Amplify Capital iGan Partners Inovia Capital Wittington Ventures Dani S Kagan Ellie Hong Natalia Brkic Kyle J Winters #NEXTCanada #FemTechCanada #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #WomenInTech
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Discover how Christina Morrow's passion for Muay Thai fuelled the creation of Wicked Rose, a groundbreaking brand fostering empowerment in female athletes. 🌹 #NEXTCanada #WickedRose #MuayThai
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That's a wrap on Collision Conf. 🎉 We were thrilled to have explored the exciting startups reimagining the future of tech. It's an unique time to be an entrepreneur and we are excited to be a stepping stone in our founders journeys! Congratulations to our cohort members and alumni that exhibited & pitched at the conference. #NEXTCanada #NEXT36 #NEXTAI #NEXTFounders #CollisionConf _________ Vanessa Lo Bren Kugamoorthy Vishar Yaghoubian Jovan P. Javad Siahkamari Afshan Ahmad Ben Poirier, Eng., Ph.D., PMP Alexandra McGregor Mischa Hamara Natalia Brkic Kyle J Winters Fletcher McLaughlin Stephania Stefanakou Adam Palter
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Dive into Nicole Baranowski's journey transitioning from competitive rower to entrepreneur. 🏆 Read about Hairstrong's story in the 14th Edition of GRIT out now! #NEXTCanada #NEXT36 #Entrepreneur Kyle J Winters
Her Unobstructed Focus | Nicole Baranowski
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