B
Can help with
- SR&ED tax credit filings
- Eligibility assessment for R&D activity
- Technical narrative preparation
- Non-dilutive funding strategy (SR&ED, IRAP)
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27 partners
CC
Can help with
- CPG business development
- Executive coaching for founders
- Business incubation programs
- Support for justice-impacted entrepreneurs
CG
Can help with
- Visas & document legalization
- Trade & investment intros (Mexico ↔ Canada)
- Travel documentation support
- Connections into the LATAM community in Vancouver
CS
Can help with
- Coaching for women founders & leaders
- Confidence and visibility work
- Career and business transitions
- Group programs and workshops
CS
Can help with
- Technical SEO audits
- Keyword research & content strategy
- On-page optimization for startup sites
- Programmatic SEO setup
DD
Can help with
- Founder personal brand strategy on LinkedIn
- Content systems & posting cadence
- Profile optimization & positioning
- Ghostwriting and editorial support
E
Can help with
- LATAM nearshore outsourcing
- Product development squads (eng + design)
- Technical recruitment
- Team scaling and staff augmentation
FR
Can help with
- Fractional executive matching (CFO, COO, CMO)
- Scoping fractional engagements & SOWs
- Operator network introductions
- Advisor placement for early-stage founders
I
Can help with
- Immigrant talent pipelines in BC
- Inclusive hiring practices
- Onboarding & integration support
- Diversity & workforce strategy
IV
Can help with
- Microsoft 365 setup & consulting
- Power Platform / SharePoint builds
- Custom product development
- Internal tooling and workflow automation
KM
Can help with
- Residential mortgages for founders
- Self-employed / incorporated borrower files
- Refinancing & equity take-outs
- Investment property financing
LI
Can help with
- Work permits for founders & key hires
- Permanent residence pathways (Express Entry, BC PNP, Start-up Visa)
- LMIA applications and employer compliance
- Family sponsorship & dependent visas
LA
Can help with
- Intros into the Vancouver founder & investor network
- Startup events, demo days, and community programming
- Workspace and coworking at the Launch Academy hub
- Newcomer founder support (Soft Landing for international founders)
MI
Can help with
- Trademark registration (CA / US)
- IP strategy & portfolio review
- Patent filing guidance
- Brand & IP protection for product launches
NU
Can help with
- Co-op program placements
- Strategic university partnerships
- Student hiring pipelines (tech & business)
- Research collaboration opportunities
PV
Can help with
- Advisory and fractional executive services.
- R&D as a service.
- Prototype development.
PG
Can help with
- Fractional CFO services
- Financial model & runway planning
- Cash flow forecasting
- Board and investor reporting
RW
Can help with
- Non-dilutive financing options
- Angel investment connections
- Founder wealth management
- Personal financial planning post-exit
SM
Can help with
- B2B marketing strategy for startups
- Category design & positioning
- AI marketing case studies and playbooks
- Founder book / thought-leadership development
SD
Can help with
- Technical recruitment
- Engineering & product hiring
- LATAM developer sourcing
- Founding engineer searches
TA
Can help with
- 1:1 executive coaching for founders
- Leadership development
- Decision-making frameworks
- Founder-team communication & alignment
TS
Can help with
- Corporate tax filings
- Personal tax for founders & operators
- Incorporation and structuring
- Year-round tax strategy & planning
T
Can help with
- Business connectivity & internet
- Mobile fleet plans for teams
- Cloud and security solutions
- Communications infrastructure setup
TM
Can help with
- Founder & team headshots
- Event and conference photography
- Brand and lifestyle photo shoots
- Product photography for marketing assets
TG
Can help with
- M&A strategy & deal advisory
- AI integration roadmaps for SMBs
- Business model evolution with AI
- Exit readiness diligence
VH
Can help with
- Founder energy & burnout coaching
- Mental clarity and focus practices
- Stress & nervous system regulation
- Holistic well-being habits for operators
W
Can help with
- Private offices & dedicated desks for small teams
- Day passes & coworking memberships
- Meeting and event space bookings
- Access to the global WeWork member network