https://bizups.info/legal/2154/fahttps://bizups.info/news/3473/The speed and unpredictability at which the world is shifting, especially the world of technology and venture, requires founders to have a more adaptable and robust way of making sense of this ever-increasing complexity. We have come to see that the lack of a fit-for-purpose navigation and decision-making framework for founders is the underlying cause […] The post Unlocking Founder Potential in a Rapidly Changing World: Introducing the Real Fellowship appeared first on Real Ventures | A Leading Canadian Early-stage VC Firm. https://bizups.info/news/3472/A significant investment in the personal development of the founders driving innovation across Canada is needed to build sustainable, globally impactful, companies. In the face of the ongoing global challenges stemming from the pandemic, geopolitics, and the collective inability to navigate the complexity and inter-connectedness of our world, Canadian entrepreneurs, like so many others, have […] The post Beyond Numbers: Thoughts on the Canadian Tech Landscape of 2023 appeared first on Real Ventures | A Leading Canadian Early-stage VC Firm. https://bizups.info/news/3471/Lessons learned by a first-time program manager on how to run a world-class accelerator program. August 4th, 2023 marked the last official day of programming for the 2023 FounderFuel cohort. After four months of grueling work, there was no better way to commemorate the end of the program than with brunch. Sitting at the table, I looked […] The post Beyond the Pitch: Nurturing Inner Development and Collaborative Communities for Startup Excellence appeared first on Real Ventures | A Leading Canadian Early-stage VC Firm. https://bizups.info/news/3470/Since announcing FounderFuel’s return on Feb 14th, the excitement in the Canadian startup ecosystem has been palpable as evidenced by nearly 1,000 entrepreneurs attending 11 information sessions from Halifax to Vancouver! For the first time, Real Ventures partnered with Panache Ventures and Inovia Capital to triple-down on our collective commitment to early-stage founders. And with well over 200 startup applications in just 4-weeks […] The post Introducing the FounderFuel 2023 Cohort of Impactful Innovators from across Canada appeared first on Real Ventures | A Leading Canadian Early-stage VC Firm. https://bizups.info/news/3469/The swift and stunning collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) demonstrated in no uncertain terms the extent to which our startup/venture/tech ecosystem is connected. This collapse was fast & brutal. I was at a loss for what to do but did what I could to navigate through. As the drama unfolded, many of us made […] The post The Venture Ecosystem Has Just Had a Preview of How the World Ends. Can This Help Us Wake Up? appeared first on Real Ventures | A Leading Canadian Early-stage VC Firm. https://bizups.info/news/3468/Applications are now open for FounderFuel’s next cohort of technology startups. Real Ventures is excited to announce the highly anticipated return of FounderFuel, Canada’s premier venture-backed accelerator program. In partnership with Panache Ventures and Inovia Capital, FounderFuel sets its sights on once again launching the next generation of top Canadian technology startups to new heights. With a proven track record […] The post FounderFuel is Back! appeared first on Real Ventures | A Leading Canadian Early-stage VC Firm. https://bizups.info/news/3467/Meet Richard Fefergrad (aka Ricky), Director of Finance at Real Ventures, who recently hit the exciting milestone of working 4 years at the firm. In the spirit of celebrating and sharing a few pearls of wisdom he’s collected during his time at Real, we sat down with him to discuss his role, what it’s like working in VC, […] The post Learnings After 4 Years At Real Ventures: Interview with Ricky Fefergrad, Director of Finance appeared first on Real Ventures | A Leading Canadian Early-stage VC Firm. https://bizups.info/news/3466/Canada’s tech community bands together to weather challenging market conditions as investments return to pre-pandemic levels. 2022 has been a year of recalibration for the Canadian tech ecosystem. Sky-high inflation, rising interest rates, strained supply chains, and geopolitical conflicts like the Russian invasion of Ukraine have contributed to a drastically altered macroeconomic environment and resulted […] The post 2022 Canadian VC in Review appeared first on Real Ventures | A Leading Canadian Early-stage VC Firm. https://bizups.info/news/3465/Insights from Humera Malik on what to look for when evaluating potential investors and actions CEOs can take to foster founder/investor relationships built on transparency and trust. Choosing to partner with a VC investor goes far beyond term sheet negotiations and the capital they provide your business. When you decide to partner with an investor, […] The post Canvass CEO on Building Successful Investor Relationships appeared first on Real Ventures | A Leading Canadian Early-stage VC Firm. https://bizups.info/news/3464/Given the fierce competition to recruit and retain skilled tech talent, founders who prioritize employee experience early on will gain a significant competitive advantage. The Canadian tech industry has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, with Toronto now ranking as the third-largest tech hub in North America and Montreal proving to be the second most active Canadian administrative […] The post 10 Tips For Early-Stage Startups To Retain Top Tech Talent appeared first on Real Ventures | A Leading Canadian Early-stage VC Firm.