Schulich also announced it will be taking applications of interest for a fifth Masterclass Venture Certificate from potential Program Directors at its booth at Collision Conference 2023 in Toronto next week. As one of Canada's most active early-stage VCs, I know this will make a difference in how Canadian start-ups compete and scale." Says Matta: "I’m thrilled to be part of the Schulich Venture Academy, which is committed to changing the way we develop start-up talent. Prashant Matta (Venture Capital) will work with aspiring and growth-minded VC professionals to take their investing and career strategies to the next level and build the next generation of Canadian VC talent to support venture-backed firms across the country. In being a part of this national initiative to educate our future leaders, I look forward to giving back and cultivating the next generation of Canadian start-up talent." Izabella Gabowicz (Venture Operations) will work with professionals in operations to dig deeper into the metrics, systems and strategies required to scale operations in a venture-backed company and says: "As an operator who's lived through raising, scaling and selling a start-up, I can attest that having the right talent who understands these needs is critical. People and talent strategies play a pivotal role in creating standout Canadian companies and, as a veteran in the industry, I feel privileged to be part of building the next generation of talent leaders.” Jenny Do Forno (Venture Talent) will work with Talent/People professionals to teach them advanced strategies for attracting, retaining and developing talent in a venture-backed company and says: “This new Academy has the potential to have a deep impact on Canada’s start-up ecosystem. Scaling start-ups is a nuanced and complex process, which needs leaders in Finance, Operations, and more to be nurtured in their specific roles." Leen Li (Venture Finance) will focus on teaching the next generation of finance professionals how to scale a venture-backed company and says: “After a long career, I am honoured to contribute my expertise through the Schulich Venture Academy. Schulich Masterclass Certificate in Venture Capital – with PRASHANT MATTA (General Partner at Panache Ventures and one of Canada’s most highly-regarded and active early-stage VCs) Schulich Masterclass Certificate in Venture Operations – with IZABELLA GABOWICZ (VP of Operations at Q2 and former COO at Sensibill, which raised $57M and was acquired last year) Schulich Masterclass Certificate in Venture Talent – with JENNY DO FORNO ( Head of Talent at OMERS Ventures, the VC powerhouse with $1.8B under management) Schulich Masterclass Certificate in Venture Finance – with LEEN LI (Chief Executive Officer at Wealthsimple Foundation and Former CFO at Wealthsimple) The inaugural four Masterclass Venture Certificates and Program Directors are: The Schulich Venture Academy will launch four Schulich Masterclass Venture Certificates focused on leadership roles, identified by Schulich and its faculty, industry advisors and alumni as crucial to fueling the country’s next wave of tech ecosystem growth. TORONTO, J(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - The Schulich School of Business at York University today announced the launch of The Schulich Venture Academy – a new talent upskilling program for tech professionals featuring a star group of Program Directors from Canada’s startup ecosystem. Schulich School of Business at York University
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