Founders Fundamentals 2026

Developed in partnership with the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance (BEA), and powered by Markham Small Business Centre, Founders Fundamental is a 12-week entrepreneurial educational workshop series designed to help you gain the basic skills and understanding necessary for starting a business, while also connecting you with local resources for potential next steps as you progress in your entrepreneurial ventures.

If you attend 9 out of the 11 workshops, over 60 minutes each session, you will receive an YSpace, York University Certificate of Completion.

The workshop topics include:

Developing a Business Plan
Customer Discovery and Research
Preparing Your Business for Tax Season
Getting Your First 10 Customers
Financial Planning and Strategy
Building a Brand on a Budget
AEO is the new SEO
Art of Pitching and Storytelling
To AI or not to AI
Build Your Startup Crew Through Passion, Purpose, and Equity
Leadership and Culture by Design