All conversationsTHE CONVERSATIONS · 04
Honest conversations about solitude, mental wellbeing, uncertainty and finding support along the entrepreneurial journey.
THE STARTUPFEST CONVERSATIONS
Different paths. Shared ambition.
Explore entrepreneur stories and meet the people behind the support.
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ENTREPRENEUR STORIES
From the first idea to the everyday realities of building a business. Meet the founders and discover the human journeys behind their companies.
THE ENTREPRENEUR’S JOURNEY
“If you don’t ask, you won’t have a yes”Founder & CEO
dvrgntAI
dvrgntAI develops digital tools to help neurodivergent people better understand and track their everyday experiences. Its companion app combines interactive activities, journaling and AI-supported insights, with a focus on accessible mental health support and reducing stigma.
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“Il y a toujours une porte ouverte”Entrepreneur
ORIS PARCOURS
ORIS PARCOURS was developed to help immigrant entrepreneurs in Québec navigate the journey from an idea to financing and growth. The project combines AI, human guidance and entrepreneurial resources to make that journey clearer and more accessible; it is currently listed as inactive on its official page.
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Meet the people helping entrepreneurs move forward — through community, guidance, funding and connections.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE SUPPORT
“You have to be intensely curious”Co-founder · Venture Capital Associate
Rep Matters · Real Ventures
Rep Matters supports Black entrepreneurs in technology and venture capital. Through events, content and community initiatives, it creates opportunities to learn, build meaningful connections and access capital—helping founders move their businesses forward.
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“La meilleure chose pour un entrepreneur, c’est d’aller chercher le maximum de conseils”Regional Director, Montréal
Evol
Evol provides business loans and guidance to entrepreneurs across Québec. It supports businesses seeking to make a positive impact, with the goal of contributing to a fairer, more inclusive and sustainable economy.
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Explore resources from the organizations that provide them. Availability and eligibility are described on their websites.
1 resources · Canada-wide resources remain visible for every region.
Canadian Mental Health Association
An introduction to the pressures entrepreneurs experience and the conversation around mental wellbeing.
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