If you live in the Kitchener-Waterloo area and are interested in fitness, you’ve probably heard of Freedom Cycle, a new spin cycle studio in downtown Kitchener. It’s the creation of Alana Arthur, a locally-based spin cycle enthusiast, who brings her energy and desire for inclusivity to the space. Innovate Inclusion’s Social Media and Marketing Coordinator Valerie Chong sat down with Alana for a chat about her entrepreneurial journey. VC: You’ve worked in corporate Marketing roles for a while now. What made you decide to......
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Celebrating Notable Canadians for Black History Month
Every February, Canadians participate in Black History Month to honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present. This month, we are shining a spotlight on notable Black Canadians who...
Jennifer Harper, Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics
Jennifer Harper is the Founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics, a successful online business known for its high-quality lipsticks and for its focus on Indigenous empowerment. Cheekbone Beauty has...
Sarah Juma: Founder & Board Member Spotlight
Innovate Inclusion’s Social Media and Marketing Coordinator, Valerie Chong, recently sat down with Sarah Juma to learn more about her journey from working at an independent record label to becoming...
Who’s new in diversity entrepreneurship support?
In October of 2017, Innovate Inclusion released an Ontario Incubator Diversity Report. The objective was to determine the current state of diversity within Ontario incubators, and to make recommendations to...
The Top 5 Things to Know about Innovate Inclusion
What is Innovate Inclusion? Founded in 2017, Innovate Inclusion is a Canadian not-for-profit that advocates for the economic success of underrepresented tech talent and entrepreneurs through diversity research, supporting access,...
Innovate Inclusion is Hiring a Project Coordinator
About Us Innovate Inclusion is a not for profit that advocates for the success of underrepresented communities within technology and entrepreneurship. Our mission is to – foster awareness around the...
Innovate Inclusion Announces 98K in Funding
Le français suit l’anglais Innovate Inclusion Announces Funding of $98K Waterloo, September 12, 2019 — Innovate Inclusion, a Canadian not-for-profit, has received $98K in funding support from the Department of...
Breakfast With Wyclef
Innovate Inclusion invited Wyclef Jean and 30 underestimated entrepreneurs to enjoy a traditional Haitian breakfast created by Chef Lissade (one of Canada’s top Haitian Chefs). The breakfast event was a...
Inclusive City Planning
Entrepreneurs can spend years turning ideas into reality all in the name of making life easier and more enjoyable. Oddly enough, entrepreneurs are not the ones who dictate product success,...