With great success. The new sales process and financing option with no upfront fees make transactions easier and more affordable. Now, customers can forego bank loans and pay with their savings. Oriana said: “This makes solar energy more accessible to businesses and individuals.” As if that weren`t enough, the entrepreneur works as an operations coordinator at the First Light Friendship Centre in St. John`s and as a freelance graphic designer who creates brand and marketing materials for several artists and small businesses. She also leads several pearl workshops (virtual and in person) where she teaches participants how to bead pearls. Sanderson credits his upbringing on a family farm in York Point, Prince Edward Island, for giving him what it takes to succeed in business. “Growing up, I was taught the value of hard work and no excuses were found,” he said. “I`ve always believed in working hard to support yourself and your family, which is why I started a small business in the party rental industry when the opportunity presented itself.” It`s a huge project, but the founder and architect derives his trust from the fact that Koii enjoys seemingly bottomless support, both financially and professionally. He said the company is backed by about 50 major funds from around the world and there is no shortage of angel investors who have made their money from other internet projects.

As individuals continue to register on the downtown homepage, local businesses are also joining us in collaborating. The mature app is expected to open its virtual doors in the first half of 2022. Michael Williams (JD`21) is co-founder and president of Fifty & Two Sports Management – an international sports agency based in St. John`s, NL, that works with athletes in a variety of sports. PEI Inflatables has become a popular party rental for celebrations of all sizes, from backyard birthday parties to community events like Canada Day. In addition to bouncy castles such as bouncy castles, Sanderson`s company offers rentals such as obstacle courses, slides and slides, and concessions. Founder and CEO, Downtown, and Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Downtown “The creation of the Funding Talent platform has been a great undertaking that has tested my understanding of technology and leadership,” said Ghaney. “In addition, it required hiring my first employees in the areas of customer service, technology development, marketing and operations.” According to business partners, Canada`s immigration and settlement market, which aims to welcome 1.2 million newcomers by 2023, is worth $3.1 billion. “In this context,” Jide said, “Welkom-U plans to capture five percent of the total market share by then.” Harrison Smith believes that every moment counts – not just the one who makes it a traditional obituary. This core belief set him on the path to entrepreneurship and ultimately to the start of his current business, Dear Life. After graduating from Dalhousie University, Smith developed Oneposte, a tool to maximize online revenue that ultimately failed. But Oneposte has been successful: it has attracted more than 500 clients, entered into a venture capital partnership in Los Angeles, and helped Smith be a finalist for Startup Canada`s Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.

As a student at the University of New Brunswick, Gagnon worked with his longtime friend Asif Hasan and software developer Lionel Fernandes on an idea that became an award-winning company. The three co-founded SimpTek Technologies after graduating in 2014. The company uses the GridEdge 360 platform to provide analytics and information to utilities and their customers, highlight energy issues, and make recommendations in the interest of energy efficiency. “It`s important for us to recognize our company`s roots in Newfoundland, as the main source of inspiration to start our business has been to address the lack of opportunities that Newfoundland athletes have,” he said. That is a good thing. Grandway Marketing focuses on web design, search engine optimization, logo design, and email marketing, working only with small and large businesses and advertising agencies. “I`ve climbed to more than six figures and I`m doubling year by year,” he said. His first contact with the company took place in the ninth year. Although the landscaping business he started didn`t turn out to be his calling, he learned a lot from it, which helped him in his future endeavors. Founder, President and CEO, Funding TalentDartmouth, N.S. While the cookie business closed at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, Laberge was occupied by other businesses.

He said he recently shared everything he learned from his cryptocurrency startup Coin Sprout with Shock Network, where he will remain an advisor and shareholder. This gives him more time to focus on his startup Frenter, an online rental platform that has already attracted thousands of users (and significant financial support from angel investors). Laberge cut his teeth as an entrepreneur before entering his teenage years. After researching e-commerce through Alibaba, he started a dog food business inspired by his popular dog Bernie, which had about 5,000 Instagram followers at the time. This also led him to his mentor and dear life co-founder, Paul LeBlanc. When LeBlanc lost his father, the two were inspired to find a better way to celebrate his life. Tosin Ajibola (MEng`20) is the co-founder of Welkom-U in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Originally from Nigeria, which Tosin created with Welkom-U Inc. is an innovative online platform accessible through mobile and web channels that connects newcomers, immigrants and international students with the things they need to survive and thrive. However, this is just the beginning. We look forward to helping more businesses grow their businesses than ever before by reaping the benefits of digital marketing, generating $1 million in revenue, and being recognized nationally and globally as a leader in the digital marketing industry.

atlanticbusinessmagazine.ca/award-programs/30-under-30/ “I have a passion for new experiences and, as a young beginner, I am passionate about helping immigrant entrepreneurs achieve business growth.” “It was a gap that made it difficult for members of this community to connect with lawyers,” said the Chinese expat, who has traveled to more than 30 different countries. “I am a key navigator who connects immigrant clients to the business opportunities that matter to them through McInnes Cooper`s legal services.” Co-founder and President, Fifty&Two Sports Management Inc.St. John`s, NL The business opportunities for their services are exciting. As the only executive director of its kind in the region`s advocacy, she is able to attract not only Asian immigrant clients interested in investing in the region, but also local clients looking to seize export opportunities. Born and raised in Arad, Romania, Nic emigrated to Halifax with his parents in 2006 at the age of 16. After graduating from Saint Mary`s University in 2015, he was looking for a business opportunity. “Actually, I started two that didn`t really gain traction,” he said. While at Dalhousie University, Grant joined the Board of Directors of the North End Business Association.

He represents his family business and works with local business owners to improve the community. After graduation, he was selected by Venture for Canada for their 2019 scholarship cohort and began learning more about startups and innovation. “We have listened carefully to our customers with thousands of deliveries made to date,” said Mohamed, President and CEO. “Our mission is to redefine comfort in the on-demand delivery experience through the sustainable development of local communities. This means doubling our efficiency and economies of scale in order to continue to deliver value to our customers without compromising the sustainability and profitability of our business model. With the increasing adoption of digital in the food sector, we have seen that consumer behavior has begun to shift towards convenient online shopping. At Couryah, we understood this well before COVID-19. Dylan Sanderson`s goal is to take the holidays in Prince Edward Island to the next level, and his party rental business is growing alongside the festivities. The inspiration for PEI Inflatables came when the entrepreneur from Clyde River, P.E.I., bought a bouncy castle for his graduation ceremony in 2012.

This idea quickly became a business that has since exploded. He said he had always had a passion for the company and realized it was possible for him to succeed along the way when he saw a video about Ben Pasternak, a 16-year-old who dropped out of school to focus on his Flogg business. Co-founder/President, Kinap Solutions Inc.St. Mary`s First Nation, Fredericton, N.B. Wherever the work takes them, Williams and co-founder Brian Kennedy will remain proud of their roots. The company`s name is even derived from the coordinates of Cape Spear, N.L., the 52nd meridian west. Co-founder, Afro Viking PicturesKjipuktuk/Halifax, N.S. In addition to their shared passion for business, both take time for music, fitness and recreation. They are currently working with a developer to launch a basic online version of the downtown this fall.