Through our partnership with the University of Manitoba, we were thrilled to co-host our second webinar with the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship, which is continuing a collaboration rooted in shared values and real-world impact. Learn more about our history and deep connection here.
The session brought together our very own Dan Overall, Executive Director, and Brittni Kerluke, Manager of Social Entrepreneurship Training & Impact Funding, alongside Ben Isakov, Startup Coach at the Stu Clark Centre, for an engaging conversation on what it truly means to build a social venture.
The webinar broke down the fundamentals of social entrepreneurship, challenged common myths, and pushed participants to think beyond “safe” or traditional models. Attendees also got a first look at an exciting new opportunity: an upcoming Social Enterprise Accelerator for University of Manitoba students designed to help ideas grow into action.
Social Enterprise Accelerator Course
- A 6-week virtual program
- Interactive training and live sessions
- Practical tools to turn ideas into real social enterprises
- A pitch competition
- $2,500 in cash prizes for top ventures
More details and application information here: https://umanitoba.startuptree.co/event/s/cCetsuS3w5EWMN5dmeNHfP/Social-Entrepreneurship-Accelerator-Course
Ben Isakov shared his enthusiasm for the collaboration, emphasizing the power of partnerships that support innovators ready to tackle social challenges head-on:
“This partnership with the Trico Charitable Foundation allows us to meaningfully expand our work in social entrepreneurship. By combining Trico’s expertise with Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship applied, hands-on approach, we are better equipped to empower UM students to turn ideas into real-world impact.
It also strengthens the relationships between the Trico Charitable Foundation and Asper School of Business, focusing on the research at the Chiu Centre for Business Serving Community, and action-oriented entrepreneurship through the Stu Clark Centre.”
The wide-ranging conversation covered:
1. What Is Social Entrepreneurship?
2. Common Myths & Problems in Social Entrepreneurship
3. Zombie Ventures
4. Case Study Comparison: Same Model, Different Outcomes
5. The Big Shift: From “What” to “Why”
6. Why Business Models Matter: The “PIES” Framework
7. Moving Beyond the Basics
8. Opportunities Highlighted
Watch the recording here:
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