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CanadianSME Small Business PodcastEmpowering Canada's Next Generation of Entrepreneurs with Karen Greve YoungWelcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast! In today’s episode, we explore how empowering young entrepreneurs can drive sustainable economic growth across Canada. We dive into the importance of mentorship, loans, and resources for small business owners, featuring insights from our esteemed guest, Karen Greve Young.Karen Greve Young is the CEO of Futurpreneur, a national non-profit organization that has supported over 18,700 young entrepreneurs across Canada. With a strong background in finance and strategy, Karen leads a dedicated team committed to empowering diverse entrepreneurs and ensuring they have the tools to thrive in today’s competitive envi...2024-10-2836 min
Canada’s EntrepreneurFuturpreneur supporting small business in Canada - Canada's PodcastKaren Greve Young is the CEO of Futurpreneur, a national non-profit organization that has provided support to over 18,700+ young entrepreneurs across Canada since its establishment in 1996.
Karen Greve Young, CEO, Futurpreneur
Karen Greve Young, CEO, Futurpreneur
In this video interview, she discusses what the organization does and some recent developments with it.
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With her extensive background in finance and strategy, Karen is an accomplished leader in the non-profit sector, committed to driving inclusive economic and social prosperity through innovative approaches and...2024-10-2308 min
A New Wave of EntrepreneurshipKaren Greve Young: Championing Inclusive Leadership at FuturpreneurJoin Karen Greve Young, CEO of Futurpreneur Canada, in a deep dive into the world of inclusive leadership. Karen brings her wealth of experience in fostering economic and social inclusivity to the forefront, offering key insights into assembling diverse and effective leadership teams. In this episode, she highlights the balance of lived experiences with professional expertise essential for transformative leadership. Karen addresses the critical importance of genuine representation in the workplace, navigates the challenges of tokenism, and shares practical tactics for building fair and dynamic organizational cultures.
2024-01-3159 min
The Business Leadership PodcastCharting the Course: Insights into Canada's Entrepreneurial LandscapeWe're thrilled to present "Charting the Course: Insights into Canada's Entrepreneurial Landscape," in partnership with RBC, as we continue our engaging discussion on the Growth Unlocked Podcast series. Our host, Edwin Frondozo, once again welcomes Don Ludlow from RBC, alongside the dynamic CEO of Futurpreneur, Karen Greve Young, and the forward-thinking CEO of OWNR, Shane Murphy. This episode further delves into the early stages crucial for aspiring and established entrepreneurs in the Canadian business ecosystem.Our conversation navigates the intricate terrains of business planning, emphasizing its indispensable role as a catalyst for enduring success. With a blend...2023-10-2519 min
The Business Leadership PodcastBuilding the Blueprint: Early Steps Towards Long-Term Business SuccessIn collaboration with RBC, we're ecstatic to roll out another episode of the Growth Unlocked Podcast series, your compass to navigating the evolving business domain while setting the stage for tomorrow's triumphs. Our host, Edwin Frondozo, welcomes Don Ludlow from RBC, along with Karen Greve Young, the vibrant CEO of Futurpreneur, and Shane Murphy, the innovative CEO of OWNR, to dissect the foundational stages crucial for aspiring entrepreneurs and the overarching entrepreneurial scene in Canada.This episode navigates through the critical sphere of business planning, shedding light on its role as a linchpin for long-term success...2023-10-1824 min
Connected Intelligence with Sonia SennikKaren Greve Young on InclusionIn a world that’s changing every day, what is most important to young entrepreneurs?
Karen Greve Young is the Chief Executive Officer of Futurpreneur Canada, a national organization dedicated to supporting young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39.
A graduate from both Stanford and Harvard, Karen previously held finance, management and strategy roles in San Francisco, New York and London, UK, at organizations including Bain & Company, Gap Inc. and the UK’s Institute of Cancer Research. She was the Vice President, Corporate Development & Partnerships at MaRS Discovery District.
Along the way, Karen co-authored a book with her mother about their shared experience thro...2023-08-101h 01
Q.west for good: Change leadership stories with Denise WithersKaren Greve Young, Futurpreneur CEO – Helping entrepreneurs keep Canada strong, with storiesEntrepreneurship is on the rise, as more and more people seek meaning and control over their work. But figuring out what, exactly, they want to do and how, exactly, they want to do it can be one of the toughest parts of building a new business. Stories can help - by giving new entrepreneurs the clarity, confidence and courage they need to succeed. And that's what I explore in this episode with Karen Greve Young. Karen's the CEO of Futurpreneur Canada, the only national non-profit organization in the country that's dedicated to supporting young entrepreneurs age 18-39...2021-03-0227 min
Startup Women PodcastRock Your Business Plan with Karen Greve Young – February 20th 2020As an entrepreneur, you need to understand the key elements of your business plan. But you don’t need to figure out all the answers by yourself—just ask Karen Greve Young, CEO of Futurpreneur.
Futurpreneur Canada has been fuelling the success of young Canadian entrepreneurs since 1996. It is the only national non-profit organization dedicated to providing financing, mentoring and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39. Since inception, it has helped 12,000+ young entrepreneurs launch businesses that contribute to sustainable economic development in their communities and for Canada. Prior to joining Futurpreneur in 2018, Karen led Corporate Deve...2020-02-2035 min
Fearless Women Podcast By Janice McDonaldKaren Greve Young: In Charge! Futurpreneur Canada CEO Gets Serious About Business Opportunities for Youth.Karen Greve Young is Futurpreneur Canada CEO. Futurpreneur Canada is the only national, non-profit organization providing resources, financing and mentoring to aspiring business owners aged 18-39.
2019-06-2830 min
The Discovery PodSocial Impact with Karen Greve YoungThere is so much hope in young entrepreneurs and promising future to every startup that we tend to forego. Conversely, Karen Greve Young never misses out on these business ideas that may actually change the world. CEO of the Futurpreneur Canada, a non-profit organization that has been fueling the entrepreneurial passions of Canada’s young enterprise for two decades, Karen touches on how they help manage young entrepreneurs launch and grow their business. A master consultant and fundraiser, she reveals the way to keep everyone moving in the same direction given that they are the only national non-profit organization th...2019-05-1526 min
CanInnovateIdeas to Make You Become from Wannapreneur to Entrepreneur with Karen Greve Young of FuturpreneurKaren Greve Young is the Chief Executive Officer of Futurpreneur Canada, Canadaâs only national organization dedicated to supporting young entrepreneurs. Futurpreneurâs unique model combines funding, mentorship and start-up programs to fuel the success of thousands of young entrepreneurs in every Canadian province and territory. Karen is an accomplished non-profit leader dedicated to fostering economic and social prosperity through new approaches and partnerships. Â How did the birth of Futurpreneur Canada come about? Â When Futurpreneur Canada started two decades ago before Karen even lives in Canada, there really was...2018-11-1400 min