Startup Culture and Leadership

Startup Culture and Leadership

Come join us to explore the ins and outs of startup culture and leadership on February 13th!

By DMZ

Date and time

Thu, Feb 13, 2025 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM EST

Location

DMZ Sandbox

341 Yonge Street Toronto, ON M5B 1S1 Canada

Agenda

5:30 PM - 5:55 PM

Networking & Refreshments


Arrive early to sign in and expand your network, as we have a 30-minute networking session from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals. Additional...

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Masterclass Workshop

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Building a thriving startup begins with a strong foundation of culture and leadership. In this Masterclass, we’ll explore the key elements that make a founding team successful and how to align your vision, mission, purpose, and values with your business goals. Learn why these “cheesy” concepts are essential to driving meaningful growth and how to bring your vision to life through actionable strategies.


Learning Outcomes
By the end of this workshop, participants will learn:

🌟 Build a Strong Founding Team: Discover the qualities of successful teams and how to cultivate them.

🎯 Align Mission and Values: Understand the importance of purpose-driven leadership and its impact on your startup’s growth.

🚀 Operationalize Your Vision: Learn how to turn your vision and values from ideas into practical, actionable strategies.

👥 People Management: Gain insights into effectively managing team dynamics while developing your leadership skills.


Location: DMZ Sandbox, 3rd floor of TMU Student Learning Center at 341 Yonge St (Glass building on the North-East corner of Yonge and Gould)

About DMZ Masterclass

Whether you're taking the first step into entrepreneurship or looking to sharpen your skills, the DMZ Masterclass is tailored to provide you with actionable insights and practical knowledge.

For more information and to register and stay informed on more workshops, visit DMZ Masterclass. Space is limited, so secure your spot today!


About the Speaker

Entrepreneurship is in Harrison's blood. Growing up in Toronto, both his parents each had their own small business. He saw firsthand the amount of work, stress, and personal sacrifice that goes into building something from scratch and then operating it daily, but he also saw how rewarding it was as well. This is why he is extremely passionate about building long term relationships with his firm's clients, and helping startup founders achieve their goals. Today, he is one of the managing partners at Clarke & Khan Consulting, whose clients are medium-sized business, small businesses and startups who are looking to partner with a firm to perform their bookkeeping, accounting, and tax compliance needs. The fun part for Harrison is the Fractional CFO service, providing startups with a flexible and affordable solution through different growth stages, making strategic financial decisions together alongside the founders.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a cost to DMZ Masterclass?

DMZ Masterclass is entirely free! We believe that anyone interested in learning more about entrepreneurship should have access to our classes and experts.

How can I stay in the loop about DMZ Masterclasses?

Register for DMZ Masterclass on our website! https://dmz.torontomu.ca/masterclass/

Do I need to be a TMU student to participate?

Not at all! DMZ Masterclass is open to any community member, whether it’s a student, a business owner, an industry professional, a professor, or anyone else!

Where do DMZ Masterclasses take place?

The DMZ Sandbox is located within the TMU Student Learning Center at 341 Yonge St on the corner of Yonge and Gould Street, north of Dundas Square. Upon entering the building, take the stairs on the right all the way to the 3rd floor. We are the first door on the left.

How can I earn digital badges to display on my LinkedIn?

Register for DMZ Masterclass (https://dmz.torontomu.ca/masterclass/), sign up for classes via Eventbrite, and start showing up! You need to attend at least 5 Masterclasses to earn your first badge.

I’m a student from TRSM. Can I earn TedPoints for this?

2 TedPoints | Participation at this event awards you with 2 TedPoints. You can visit the Fit for Business (FFB) website to learn more about TedPoints.

What is the Cancellation Policy?

If you sign up for a DMZ Masterclass but can no longer attend, we ask that you please cancel your ticket in advance through the confirmation email you received with your ticket. This will allow your spot to open up to a participant who will be able to attend instead.

Can I join if I’m not from Canada?

As long as you can come to our DMZ Sandbox where we will be hosting our Masterclasses, then yes!

Will DMZ Masterclass be offered virtually?

At this time, all DMZ Masterclasses activities will be in-person at the DMZ Sandbox.

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