Ventureforcanada
The Strategic Initiatives Associate works closely with Venture for Canada's executive leadership to advance high‑priority strategic initiatives, partnership development, government relations, and thought leadership. The role involves research, relationship management, project coordination, and providing executive support to help strengthen the organization’s impact within Canada’s entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem.
Venture for Canada is a national charity and career-acceleration platform that equips Canadian students, recent graduates, and mid-career professionals with entrepreneurship training and real-world work experiences. Its programs include paid internships and intrapreneurship placements at innovative small businesses, fellowship academies focused on solopreneurship and sales/AI skills, and entrepreneurship-through-acquisition (ETA) academies for those looking to buy a business. By partnering with Canadian employers and supporting participants at every career stage, Venture for Canada works to build Canada's next generation of leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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