Innovation isn’t held back by a lack of ideas or imagination. More often, it’s the challenge of accessing resources—whether funding, education, or mentorship—that keeps great ideas from becoming reality.
As any founder knows, success in the startup world often depends on having the right connections or following a proven path. For aspiring entrepreneurs—whether they’re new immigrants, lack formal business training, or simply need experienced partners—the barriers to entry can feel overwhelming.
In this episode of What The Tech, Maria Konikov, Director of Operations at the York Entrepreneurship Development Institute (YEDI), joins us to share how her organization is changing the game.
YEDI is a mission-oriented charitable organization providing top-tier business education and mentorship to innovative entrepreneurs from every sector.
Serving Toronto, York Region, and ventures worldwide, YEDI offers a range of programs for both for-profit and nonprofit innovators across Canada and internationally. At its heart, YEDI is dedicated to making sure high-impact ideas don’t get lost due to knowledge gaps in the startup process.
It’s an ambitious mission, and as Director of Business Operations, Maria has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities entrepreneurs face. I’ll let her dive into the details of what she and her team at YEDI do every day to support both local and global tech communities.
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