Your guide to building a successful Startup in Canada
Hosted by the Asian Founder Alliance and powered by Kanovate, this webinar equips entrepreneurs with the key business insights, documents approach, and strategies needed to present a strong startup idea and adapt it to the Canadian market. Unlike immigration-focused sessions, our discussion centers on practical business-building knowledge—from market positioning and understanding the Canadian business environment to achieve scaling and sustainable growth.
Guest Speakers:
Dr. Maria Alejandra Jimenez – Senior Business Consultant at Kanovate, with extensive experience in marketing, communication, and business strategy. Trajectory in academia and research in business with a Doctorate in Administration.
Michel Mallou – International business expert with decades of success in global brand expansion, investor relations, and product launches in major markets including Costco, Walmart, and Amazon.
Event Agenda
9:00 – 9:05 AM ICT / 7:00 - 7:05 PM PDT
Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:05 – 9:20 AM ICT / 7:05 - 7:20 PM PDT
Understanding the Canadian Business Environment
Guest Speaker: Michel Mallou
President, Westcoast Link Marketing Inc.
9:20 – 9:45 AM ICT / 7:20 - 7:45 PM PDT
Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Business in Canada
Keynote Speaker: Maria Alejandra Jimenez
Senior Consultant, Kanovate Consulting Services Ltd.
9:45 – 10:00 AM ICT / 7:45 - 8:00 PM PDT
Live Q&A Session
Get your questions answered directly by our experts!
Bring your questions and your energy!
Stick around for our interactive Q&A session — your chance to get answers directly from our speakers.
Presented by Kanovate Consulting Services Ltd. and proudly hosted by the Asian Founders Alliance, this online event is your gateway to connect, learn, and get inspired.
Online Event – Link will be shared 3 days before the session.
We can’t wait to see you there!