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SUMMARY:AI Governance for Decision-Makers: Balancing Innovation and Risk
DESCRIPTION:A session for executive leaders on how to capture AI's competitive edge without risking security\, reputation or client trust.\n\n\nAI adoption is moving fast\, but governance isn’t just an IT conversation — it’s a leadership responsibility. \nJoin Naomi Morisawa De Koven of Navio Law and Julie Lavergne of ScarlettNova and 8Ball Clarity for an interactive\, 1-hour conversational dive into AI governance tailored for service business leaders. This session bypasses IT technicalities to focus on the high-level policy\, risk\, and operational decisions senior executives must manage today. \nIn this interactive 1-hour session \, we’ll explore how executive leaders can capture AI’s competitive edge while protecting security\, client trust\, and reputation. \nWhat we’ll cover together: \n\nThe Familiar: Grounding leadership anxiety by recognizing how tools like vendor due diligence and data governance already apply.\nThe Different: Navigating AI’s unique speed\, invisible use\, and impact on daily human judgment.\nThe Actionable: Immediate moves to audit current tools\, test meaningful workflows\, and keep human accountability clear.\n\nWhether you’re C-suite\, a partner\, or a senior decision-maker\, we’d love to have you in the room. \n \nJulie Lavergne is a strategist\, facilitator and former global technology executive who helps leaders navigate complex decisions and change. She is Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Scarlett Nova\, where she helps organizations adopt AI responsibly by focusing on business value\, work redesign and the judgment required to use it well. Julie is also the founder of 8Ball Clarity and author of Strategy Is Not a Plan
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/ai-governance-for-decision-makers-balancing-innovation-and-risk/
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SUMMARY:Funding Your Future: A Legal Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Understand the legal side of financing.\n\n\nWhether you’re launching your first venture\, raising capital to scale\, or preparing to engage with investors\, understanding the legal side of financing is critical. Join Neil Schwartz and Jason Peyman of Mann Lawyers LLP for a practical discussion focused on helping startups navigate the financing process and position themselves for investment. \nWe’ll cover key topics including debt and equity financing\, investor expectations\, term sheets\, security\, corporate structure\, due diligence\, and common legal pitfalls. As well\, we will discuss what founders should have in place to be investor-ready before going to market. \nCome prepared with your questions and leave with a better understanding of how to raise capital and build a stronger foundation for growth. \n \nAbout the speakers – Neil Schwartz & Jason Peyman: \nNeil is a business lawyer within the firm’s Corporate Group and provides advice in all areas of corporate and commercial law. He supports entrepreneurs\, professionals\, and organizations in their pursuit of good governance\, commercial success\, and legal compliance. He can help with organizational planning\, professional corporations\, business acquisitions and sales\, commercial leasing\, financing\, and other business issues. Prior to joining Mann Lawyers\, he worked as a corporate lawyer with a multinational firm and as in-house counsel at one of Canada’s largest crown corporations. Most recently\, he helped build a Canadian startup into a leading national player in the immersive entertainment space. \nJason’s practice focuses on residential real estate\, as well as corporate/commercial law. He prides himself on providing clients with help throughout the various stages of a real estate transaction and making the process of buying or selling a home as simple as possible. In addition\, he also enjoys assisting clients with other real estate issues\, such as preparing co-tenancy agreements and advising clients regarding boundary disputes. For the firm’s corporate/commercial clients\, he is involved in preparing and reviewing commercial agreements\, such as asset and share purchase agreements\, shareholder agreements\, leases\, and license agreements. \nAbout Mann Lawyers LLP: \nMann Lawyers is a group of dedicated lawyers who provides our clients with top notch legal services in a wide variety of practice areas. Our 25+ years of delivering compassionate\, intelligent and thoughtful advice with integrity\, demonstrates our unparalleled ability to forge long-term client relationships. That quality of thought and action extends to our clients but also to our team members and out in the communities we feel lucky to be part of.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/funding-your-future-a-legal-perspective/
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SUMMARY:Vaughan Starter Company Plus Information Session – Hybrid Event
DESCRIPTION:By Vaughan Economic Development\n\n\nThe Starter Company Plus program offers mentorship\, resources\, and funding to help you launch and grow your business. Participants can receive up to $5\,000 in provincial grant funding to support their entrepreneurial journey. In addition to funding\, the program provides access to business workshops\, expert guidance\, and a network of local business professionals to help you succeed. Space is limited\, so don’t miss your chance to take advantage of this opportunity. \nJoin the Vaughan Economic Development Department for a virtual information session to learn about the application process\, program requirements\, and how to develop a strong business plan. If you have any questions or need assistance\, contact the Vaughan Business and Entrepreneurship Centre at ed@vaughan.ca. The information sessions are hosted by the Vaughan Business and Entrepreneurship Centre. \nLocation: In-person (Vaughan City Hall\, Kleinburg Room 249) and online via Zoom
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/vaughan-starter-company-plus-information-session-hybrid-event/
LOCATION:Vaughan City Hall\, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive West\, Committee Room 245\, Vaughan\, ON\, L6A 1T1\, Canada
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