Founders Fundamentals Fall 2025

Interested in building your entrepreneurial skills to launch your startup?

Founder Fundamentals is a 12-week workshop series brought to you by YSpace and the BEA powered by the Markham Small Business Centre (MSBC) designed to help you kickstart your entrepreneurial career.

Whether you are a professional services company, brick and mortar or technology startup, the program aims to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed. Spanning across topics such as Business Plan Writing, Bootstrapping, and Setting up a Shopify Store, this program provides a wide range of learning. The program also connects you with local resources for potential next steps as you progress in your entrepreneurial ventures.

Participants who attend at least 9 out of the 11 workshops will get a Certificate of Recognition, illustrating their dedication to learning about the essentials of launching a successful business.

The workshop topics include:

Business Model Innovation: Beyond the BMC

Crafting a Business Plan

Legal Foundations for Startups

Operations Audit to Unlock Growth

Financial Modeling

Tax 101

Sales and Marketing in Sync: A RevsOps Playbook

Customer Psychology: Why People Buy, Stay, and Pay

Non-Dilutive Funding 101

Startup Risks and Insurance

Understanding Company Culture