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Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Our results show why Techstars is Better for Founders than any other global accelerator: On average, 74.5% of Techstars companies will raise money within 3 years of their program; 18.5% of Techstars portfolio companies have exited 5 years after their program and 31.1% after eight years. (PitchBook June 2023)

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 To improve conditions for investment, support science, help small and medium-sized businesses grow, build capacity for clean and sustainable technologies and processes, increase Canada’s share of global trade, promote tourism, and build an efficient and competitive marketplace. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 Every day, thousands of talented Canadians come to work at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). They come for the challenge of identifying, creating and supporting innovative initiatives that make a real difference in people’s lives and help shape Canada’s future. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 ISED offers a wide variety of unique career opportunities and prioritizes advancement, professional development, and continuing education. Employees have the opportunity to join employee-lead networks, participate in on-the-job training, and access other career development tools and programs to continuously progress on a professional and personal level. 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/careers-carrieres.nsf/eng/home

Ryerson University’s G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education is Canada’s foremost provider of university-based adult education, facilitating access to the University’s renowned, professionally relevant courses and programs. Since 1975, we have been delivering leading-edge workplace knowledge that empowers learners to reach their personal and professional goals. We have approximately 70,000 annual enrollments (in 1,500 courses, seminars, and workshops) in Arts; Business; Communication and Design; Community Services; Engineering, Architecture, and Science; Gateway for International Professionals; Programs for 50+; and Spanning the Gaps – Access to Post-Secondary Education. We also offer 82 career-related certificate programs and numerous course series, with 22 certificate programs that can be completed entirely at a distance. Our flexible, accessible programming is available on campus, via distance education, and off-site for employee groups at leading organizations. The Chang School is located in the vibrant heart of downtown Toronto, Canada’s largest city. Our offices are located in Heaslip House, 297 Victoria Street (one block east of Yonge Street, north of Dundas Street).