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Mastering the Art of AB Innovates Grant Applications: A Step-by-Step Guide for Early-Stage Founders
Securing grant funding can be a game-changer for early-stage founders. Alberta Innovates offers a plethora of grant opportunities, but...

Mina Demian
May 8, 20233 min read


The Tipping Point of AI-driven Social Impact: Pioneering a Fairer, Inclusive, and Efficient Future*
Discover AI's transformative power in social impact, leveraging Natural Language Processing & Deep Learning to foster a fair & inclusive fut

Mina Demian
Apr 15, 20233 min read


Igniting Change Together: How Non-Profits and Entrepreneurs Can Transform the World
As a new startup advisor with limited experience in entrepreneurship and but lots of experience in non-profit fund development, I have...

Mina Demian
Mar 25, 20232 min read


The Future of Fundraising and Grant Writing is Here: ChatGPT
Are you tired of spending hours writing grant proposals and fundraising pitches only to come up short? Look no further than ChatGPT, the...

Mina Demian
Jan 22, 20232 min read


Navigating the Uncharted Waters of Social Enterprise: A Guide for Entrepreneurs
Starting a social enterprise requires a unique balance of passion for positively impacting society or the environment and the ability to...

Mina Demian
Jan 21, 20232 min read


Social Enterprise Business Development Strategy
Starting a social enterprise can be rewarding and fulfilling. However, it's important to remember that the key to success is in the...

Mina Demian
Jan 15, 20234 min read


AI Helpful Tools For Business
As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow in various industries, social enterprises are also beginning to utilize...

Mina Demian
Jan 9, 20231 min read


Hot Take: Social Finance is Broken
Social finance has been hailed as the future of philanthropy, with the potential to revolutionize the way we fund social causes and...

Mina Demian
Jan 6, 20233 min read


Why Your Funding Application is Being Rejected
As a social enterprise, receiving a funding rejection with little explanation can be frustrating. But what are funders looking for in a...

Mina Demian
Dec 30, 20222 min read


Navigating the Challenges of Starting and Growing a Social Enterprise
Starting and growing a social enterprise can be a challenging but rewarding journey. These businesses combine the pursuit of profit with...

Mina Demian
Dec 30, 20223 min read


Ethics of Social Enterprise
As a society, we are constantly searching for ways to do good while also turning a profit. Enter the concept of social enterprise, which...

Mina Demian
Dec 27, 20221 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Social Enterprise
Step 1: Clear Mission and Vision A social enterprise should have a clear mission that aligns with its values and goals. This mission...

Mina Demian
Dec 23, 20223 min read


Book Summary: Fix This Next
https://fixthisnext.com/ Mike McAlister's book, Fix This Next, is about identifying and addressing the biggest challenge in a business...

Mina Demian
Dec 18, 20221 min read


Business Model Canvas Explained + Examples
Value Proposition: Describe the unique value that your product or service offers to customers. Customer Segments: Identify the specific...

Mina Demian
Dec 17, 20222 min read


Step by Step SWOT Guide + Examples
Here is a SWOT analysis template that you can use to assess the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of a business or...

Mina Demian
Dec 17, 20221 min read


Have a Business Idea and Don't Know Where to Start?
Here are five business evaluation tools that can be helpful for startups: SWOT analysis: A SWOT analysis is a tool that helps businesses...

Mina Demian
Dec 17, 20221 min read


Free(ish) Search Engines for Grant Searching
ResearchNet: This platform is maintained by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and provides a searchable database of...

Mina Demian
Dec 16, 20222 min read


Social Finance Funding
Below is a list of pretty cool social impact investment opportunities for early stage ventures.

Mina Demian
Dec 16, 20221 min read


Alexa, give me a list of research grants
Alberta Innovates Categories Alberta Innovates Technology Futures (AITF) Provides funding and support for research and development in the...

Mina Demian
Dec 16, 20221 min read


4 Ways to Bootstrap a Capital-Intensive Startup
There are a few options you could consider if you want to build a prototype for a highly capital-intensive project but don't have any...

Mina Demian
Dec 15, 20221 min read

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