Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship - Webinars

Join us for "IP Protection Strategy: The Line of Defense For Your Intellectual Property," where you will gain essential knowledge to defend your ideas from infringement. This webinar provides actionable insights into the various forms of intellectual property protection and their importance in the entrepreneurial landscape.

You will learn how to navigate the legal frameworks of patents, trademarks, and copyrights, ensuring your innovations remain secure.

Key takeaways include:

• Identifying your intellectual property,
• Understanding the application processes, and
• Practical tips for enforcing your IP rights.

December 4, 2024 @11:30 am on Zoom

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Hit the mark with "Bullseye Target Marketing: Navigating Target Audiences with Library Tools." This webinar will guide you through the powerful market research tools available at the UM library, designed to help you pinpoint your ideal customers.

You will learn how to access and utilize these resources, explore what is available to you, and see examples of data from each system.

Key takeaways include:

• Mastering UM's research tools,
• Techniques for effective market analysis, and
• Strategies for precise target audience identification.

January 17, 2025 @11:30 am on Zoom

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Perfect Pitch: Creating Compelling Business Presentations" is your guide to mastering the skills needed for a winning business pitch. This session will teach you how to create presentations that effectively communicate your ideas and captivate investors and stakeholders.

You will learn the key components of a successful pitch, including storytelling, visual design, and delivery techniques.

Key takeaways include:

• Building a strong narrative,
• Designing visually appealing slides, and
• Honing your presentation skills to leave a lasting impression

January 31, 2025 @11:30 am on Zoom

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Discover how business principles can drive positive change in "Social Entrepreneurship: Harnessing The Power of Business for Social Good." This webinar explores the transformative potential of social entrepreneurship, emphasizing the responsibility we all have to create a better world.

You will learn how to identify social issues that resonate with you, develop business solutions to address them, and measure the impact of your efforts.

Key takeaways include:

• Strategies for integrating social goals into business models,
• Examples of successful social enterprises, and
• Practical tips for launching your own socially-driven venture.

February 28, 2025 @11:30 am on Zoom

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From Business Plan to Action: Launching Your Startup" provides the roadmap you need to turn your business plan into a thriving enterprise. This webinar covers the critical steps to take after your business plan is complete, including securing funding, building your team, and marketing your product.

You will learn how to effectively transition from planning to execution, ensuring a smooth and successful launch.

Key takeaways include:

• Strategies for funding your startup,
• Tips for assembling a strong team, and
• Actionable marketing tactics to attract your first customers.

March 14, 2025 @11:30 am on Zoom

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Operational Excellence Unlocked: Streamline & Succeed is your guide to mastering business operations. This webinar focuses on essential systems that help you manage tasks, projects, and financials efficiently.

You will learn how to apply the Getting Things Done and Kanban methodologies to keep your operations running smoothly.

Key takeaways include:

• Setting up comprehensive business management systems,
• Adopting effective task and project management practices, and
• Using tools to streamline your business processes.

March 19, 2025 @11:30 am on Zoom

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You will learn how to harness community support, develop sustainable business models, and measure social impact.

Key takeaways include:

• Strategies for engaging with communities,
• Building social value into your business, and
• Examples of successful community-driven social enterprises.

This session will be presented by Pablo Listingart, who is the co-founder and Director at ComunidadIT ComIT, two charities that help people to overcome employment barriers. 

March 28, 2025 @11:30 am on Zoom

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From Bootstrapping to Venture Capital: Funding Your Business" equips you with the knowledge to navigate the complex world of startup funding. This session covers essential funding options available at different growth stages, including personal savings, angel investments, venture capital, and more.

You will learn how to prepare your business for fundraising, craft compelling pitches, and choose the best funding strategy for your needs.

Key takeaways include:

• Creating a fundraising plan,
• Pitching to investors, and
• Leveraging various funding sources effectively.

April 9, 2025 @11:30 am on Zoom

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Join us for "Building Bridges and Closing Gaps: Connecting with Winnipeg’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem," a dynamic panel discussion featuring key partners from Winnipeg's vibrant startup community, including Futurpreneur, MITACS, Lab2Market, North Forge, BDC, and PKIM. This session will provide you with invaluable insights into the resources and support available for entrepreneurs in Winnipeg.

You will learn how to leverage these connections to bridge gaps in your startup journey and accelerate your business growth.

Key takeaways include:

• Understanding the roles of various ecosystem partners,
• Strategies for effective networking, and
• Accessing support for funding, mentorship, and innovation

April 23, 2025 @11:30 am on Zoom

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