How Immigrant Founders Can Win in Canada’s Venture Capital Landscape

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, we explore early-stage investment and venture capital, highlighting how Canadian and immigrant-led startups can secure funding, scale globally, and turn ambitious ideas into reality.

Joining us is Miryam Lazarte, General Partner at GSA Ventures and Founder & CEO of Global Startups Accelerator. Miryam shares her insights on early-stage capital challenges, inclusive innovation, and the strategies that helped over 300 tech companies grow, including two unicorns.

Key Highlights:

1. Early-Stage Funding Challenges: How entrepreneurs can adapt strategies to succeed in a tough funding market.

2. Moneyball Strategy: GSA Ventures’ approach to backing high-potential startups from the Global Startups Accelerator.

3. Unicorn Lessons: Key takeaways from two unicorn alumni for globally-minded startups.

4. Navigating Canadian VC: How Canada’s venture capital landscape differs and tips for attracting investors beyond a great idea.

5. Global Startups’ Vision: Supporting immigrant-led tech startups and fostering inclusive innovation across Canada.

Special Thanks to Our Partners:

• RBC: https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/dms/business/accounts/beyond-banking/index.html
• UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWA
• Google: https://www.google.ca/
• A1 Global College: https://a1globalcollege.ca/
• ADP Canada: https://www.adp.ca/en.aspx

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.