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When J. Felipe Gutierrez first enrolled at George Brown College in 2019, he couldn't have predicted that his journey through the Hotel Operations Management program would lead him to become the CEO of a thriving creative agency.

Celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week at George Brown College startGBC was truly honoured to serve as a delivery partner for Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024, a week that showcased the incredible entrepreneurial spirit within our George Brown College (GBC) community. Throughout 31 events, with...

Toronto Public Library is seeking passionate entrepreneurs to join us as our Spring 2025 or Fall 2025 Newcomer Entrepreneur in Residence (NEIR). This eight-week residency offers a unique opportunity to share your expertise with the community, help newcomer entrepreneurs succeed in small business...

Meet Felipe Gutierrez, CEO & Co-founder, Unmanned AV - startGBC December 2024 #WhyNotMe GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight We are so proud to be covering Felipe Gutierrez this month as we enter the festive season and a traditional time of giving. startGBC always promotes corporate social responsibility and...

As an ambitious 18-year-old, Rachel Ott embarked on a transformative journey, leaving Ottawa to pursue a Graphic Design diploma at George Brown College in Toronto. Little did she know then that her grit and determination would shape a decades-long career in an industry she's remained passionate about.

Meet Danielle Spencer, Founder & CEO, some creative agency. - startGBC November 2024 #WhyNotMe GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight As we celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week at George Brown College, what better way to celebrate than to highlight an impressive GBC alumni entrepreneur, who started her...

Meet Chris/teen Salik, Founder & Chief Accessibility Consultant, HELD Agency Inc. – startGBC October 2024 #WhyNotMe GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight About Chris/teen Salik Through Chris/teen's many roles: Mental Health Worker, multiple-founder, Mindfulness Facilitator, Anti-Oppression Moderator, Spoken...

Meet Chef David Wolfman, Co-founder, Cooking with the Wolfman - startGBC September 2024 #WhyNotMe GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight About Chef David Wolfman David Wolfman, hailing from the Xaxli’p First Nation in British Columbia, embodies the essence of culinary artistry with a reflective approach that...

Elevate Your Business Take your business to the next level with Telus' comprehensive 12-week hybrid LevelUP program. A Chance to Win $10K: The LevelUP program concludes with a pitch event where you are given the opportunity to pitch your business to a panel of judges for the chance to win a $10,000...

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