Setting Up Newcomers For Success- A talk with Stephen Green and Rick Spence

On October 16, 2024, NextStars hosted an insightful discussion featuring Stephen Green, Managing Partner at Green and Spiegel, and renowned entrepreneurship coach Rick Spence. The event centered around how newcomer innovators can navigate Canada’s immigration landscape, with a strong focus on the critical role of the Startup Visa program. The conversation explored how Canada’s immigration […]

🚀 Big Win for Upendra Bohara at NextStars Pitch Session! 🚀

At NextStars, we’re passionate about empowering the next generation of founders, and last week’s pitch session was a shining example of that commitment. After our insightful “Validating Your Startup Idea” event, led by Rick Spence and Saeed Zeinali, we teamed up with CESTAR College of Business, Health, and Technology to host an exciting pitch session, […]

Rolling the Red Carpet: Building Sustainable Support Systems for Newcomer Innovators in Canada- A broadcast event

On August 27, 2024, NextStars hosted an engaging discussion featuring immigration lawyer Adrienne Smith and career coach Michael Kobrin on building sustainable support systems for newcomer innovators in Canada. The conversation emphasized the importance of tailored immigration policies, access to local networks, and ongoing mentorship to help newcomer innovators thrive in Canada’s unique market landscape. […]

How to supercharge Canada’s Startup Ecosystem? – A broadcast event

Supercharging Canada’s Startup Ecosystem: Key Insights On July 17th, NextStars hosted an insightful event with mentor Rick Spence and immigration lawyer Zeynab Ziaie Moayyed, discussing how to supercharge Canada’s startup ecosystem. They highlighted the need for better support and funding for immigrant entrepreneurs and the importance of building inclusive community networks. Watch the full discussion […]