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And just like that, the startGBC UN SDG Design Jam is complete! ✅🎉

A huge congratulations to all of our challengers for their hard work, dedication, and innovative solutions. Each pitch was crafted with precision, creativity, and impact. We couldn’t be prouder of what you’ve accomplished!

A special thank you to our incredible panel of judges for their time, expertise, and valuable feedback:
Pat McNamara – & Ignite Capital
Nancy Lemi – 
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Dr. Krista Holmes – Research & Innovation

And another shoutout to our amazing mentors who guided our challengers throughout this journey:
Courtney Brooke Barr – Serial Entrepreneur
JC Jeffrey – Buyer Specialist Category
Rohan Sanath – Supply Chain Management
Neal Lilliott – startGBC

Stay tuned! We’ll be announcing our top 3 teams soon! 👀🏆

March is here, and so are more exciting opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs at startGBC! 🚀💡

Swipe through to explore this month’s lineup of workshops, networking events, and hands-on learning experiences. Don’t miss your chance to connect, innovate, and grow your entrepreneurial mindset!

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✅ Day 2 startGBC UN SDG Design Jam

We’re incredibly proud of our challengers for pushing their ideas further today. Through design thinking, they refined their problem definitions and structured their Business Model Canvases, laying the foundation for impactful solutions. 🚀

A huge thank you to our expert speakers:
🎤 Matt Hexemer – Director, (Design Thinking & Problem Definition Session)
🎤 Nik-Keisha Moodie – Value Proposition Canvas & Business Model Canvas)

And a special shoutout to our coaches for their invaluable support:
- Courtney Brooke Barr – Serial Entrepreneur
- JC Jeffrey – Buyer Specialist Category
- Rohan Sanath – Supply Chain Management
- Neal Lilliott – startGBC

Tomorrow, it’s time for Day 3—teams will refine their pitches!

Day 1 of the startGBC UN SDG Design Jam starts TODAY! 🌍
We have an exciting Kick-Off Session, featuring an inspiring keynote and challenge discussions led by industry experts:

🎤 Keynote Scene Setter:
Lindsay Wallace – Canada Forum for Impact Investment and Development
🔹 Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10)
Varun Chandak – Founder & President, Access to Success
🔹 Sustainable Cities & Communities (SDG 11)
Beata Domanska – Senior Director, Efficiency Capital
🔹 Responsible Consumption & Production (SDG 12)
Deborah King – Founder, Global Measure
Headshot by Monique Hutson (Dom Productions)

Let’s get started! 🔥