Ryerson Startup School

Led by: Waffa Karkukly Outsourcing is a rising trend for businesses of all sizes. Dr. Karkukly will explore outsourcing, its benefits and challenges, and how can startups can leverage the practi

Led by: Michelle McBane You’re starting to raise funding from investors – you’ve heard that you may be required to provide due diligence materials. Find out what this means and how to properly execute due diligence.

Led by: Mina Mikhail Entrepreneurs should know how to code. Whether you’re writing your own apps or hiring a developer, understanding code is key to building the prototype that gets you funded. Mina Mikhail, head of Instruction at Bitmaker, has a decade of experience building web apps. Learn the fundamentals of HTML and CSS, and build your very first web app.

Led by: Michael Carter You probably need less money than you think. Bootstrapping is for existing entrepreneurs, wannabe small business owners and the experienced corporate person ready to take the entrepreneurial plunge. This session emphasizes proven, practical tips requiring little or no money, and where and how to get free assistance.

Led by: John Love Understanding financial fundamentals is key to survival in today’s fiercely competitive economy. This session will help you bridge the gap between functional business knowledge and practical financial information. Learn the difference between bookkeeping and accounting, five bookkeeping habits that every entrepreneur should adopt, common mistakes, and more.