{"id":12000,"date":"2025-04-10T15:42:18","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T19:42:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/?post_type=program&#038;p=12000"},"modified":"2026-04-07T16:17:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T20:17:37","slug":"cohorts","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/en\/program\/growth-accelerator\/cohorts\/","title":{"rendered":"Cohorts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<section class=\"alignfull header-block \" aria-labelledby=\"header-title\">\n\t\t<!-- Simple Header -->\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Header with an Image -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"main-grid\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"main-grid__margin\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"header-with-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"header-with-image__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 id=\"header-title\">Growth Accelerator: propel your business forward <\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Growth Accelerator is designed to enable Futurpreneur-supported entrepreneurs from coast to coast, to connect, collaborate, and reach new business frontiers. It\u2019s their launchpad to breakthrough success\u2014where shared knowledge becomes a competitive advantage and national networking opens doors to opportunities. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"header-with-image__image fly-out-caption__trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"group\" aria-labelledby=\"caption1 caption2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aspect-ratio-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1_Fixed-banner_Futurpreneur_042425_1694-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1_Fixed-banner_Futurpreneur_042425_1694-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1_Fixed-banner_Futurpreneur_042425_1694-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1_Fixed-banner_Futurpreneur_042425_1694-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1_Fixed-banner_Futurpreneur_042425_1694-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1_Fixed-banner_Futurpreneur_042425_1694.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"main-grid__margin\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Header with Partners -->\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Header with Video -->\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n\t<section class=\"alignfull program-sub-nav-block\" aria-labelledby=\"program-sub-nav-block-title\">\n\t\t<div class=\"main-grid\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"main-grid__margin\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"main-grid__body program-sub-nav\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/en\/program\/growth-accelerator\/\" class=\"button \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAbout\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/en\/program\/growth-accelerator\/english-program\/\" class=\"button \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnglish Program\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/en\/program\/growth-accelerator\/francophone-program\/\" class=\"button \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFrancophone Program\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/en\/program\/growth-accelerator\/events\/\" class=\"button \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEvents\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/en\/program\/growth-accelerator\/cohorts\/\" class=\"button active\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCohorts\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"main-grid__margin\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Cohorts<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Meet this year\u2019s cohorts of young entrepreneurs seeking to take their business to the next level :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>English Program Cohort<\/summary>\n\t<section class=\"people-block\" aria-label=\"2026 section\">\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"js-people-block\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-block-title=\"2026\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-block-text=\"Meet the attendees of the 2026 English edition of the Growth Accelerator Program\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-block-button-text=\"\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-panel-title=\"\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-page-content=\"\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-page-id=\"english-cohort\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-people-json=\"[{&quot;id&quot;:13914,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;abbey-gopsill-13914&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/01.-Abbey-The-Nest-768x1024.png&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Abbey Gopsill&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;The Nest &quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Founder &amp; Director&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot; Charlottetown, PE&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;The Nest is a bilingual music and creative arts studio redefining early childhood learning through shared creative experiences for children and caregivers. Through singing, movement,\\nstorytelling, and instruments, families engage together in immersive, play-based learning that builds confidence, connection, and language skills. By supporting the whole family, The Nest fosters belonging and nurtures a lifelong love of French, music, and learning\\u2014creating a space where families can grow, connect, and feel truly at home.\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.thenestpei.com\\\/&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:13918,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;adam-van-schijndel-13918&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/02-Adam-van-Schijindel-400x400-1.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Adam van Schijndel&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;Focused Forward&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;CEO &amp; Founder&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Winnipeg, MB&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Focused Forward helps organizations move forward with clarity. We are a digital automation consulting firm that simplifies work, improves outcomes, and supports sustainable growth. We cut through complexity by making data useful, breaking down silos, and enabling meaningful communication across teams and systems. Our work is grounded in lean thinking, human-centered design, and modern technology, including AI where it adds real value, so the solutions we implement work for people, not just processes.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.focusedforward.ca&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:13928,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;amin-vadsaria-038-hashmat-jassani-13928&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/04-Amin-Vadsaria-Hashmat-Jassani-662x1024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Amin Vadsaria &#038; Hashmat Jassani&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;Not Ordinary Chips&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Co-Founders&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Aylmer, ON&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Not Ordinary Chips, is a premium Canadian snack manufacturer based in Aylmer, Ontario. The company specializes in high-quality popped chips made with olive oil and clean ingredients \\u2014 never fried or baked. With both potato and millet-based options, the brand combines bold global flavours with a lighter, better-for-you crunch for today\\u2019s modern consumer.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/notordinarychips.ca\\\/&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:13932,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;arkadiy-volkov-13932&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/05-Arkadiy-Volkov-1.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Arkadiy Volkov&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;Feel Your Way Therapy &quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Clinical Director&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Toronto, ON&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Feel Your Way Therapy is a multidisciplinary psychotherapy practice based in Toronto, providing in-person and virtual mental health care across Ontario. We support individuals, couples, children, and families with concerns\\nsuch as anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and relationship challenges. Our team-based model focuses on thoughtful therapist matching, evidence-based care, and sustainable systems that improve access to high-quality mental health support while supporting clinician wellbeing.\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/feelyourwaytherapy.ca&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:13938,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;ashley-corbett-13938&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/06-Ashley-Corbett-683x1024.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Ashley Corbett&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;Cahier Stationery &amp; Life Goods &quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Founder&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Halifax, NS&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Cahier Stationery &amp; Life Goods celebrates the joy of writing, crafting, and everyday creativity. We curate unique, well-made products designed to brighten both your workday and your creative hobbies. At the heart of Cahier is an appreciation for\\ncommunity, mental health, and inclusivity. We bring this to life through welcoming craft events that encourage creativity as a form of gentle art therapy and connection. Our thoughtfully curated collection of products is designed to invite more intentional moments away from screens\\u2014because analogue practices matter more than ever in our digital world.\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/shopcahier.com\\\/&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:13944,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;deji-adetunji-13944&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/07-Deji-Adetunji.png&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Deji Adetunji&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;Sima (Canada) Inc.&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;CEO &amp; Co-Founder&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Hamilton, ON&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Sima (Canada) Inc. is a technology-driven company dedicated to simplifying expense management, invoicing, and financial recordkeeping for individuals and businesses. Through its innovative Sima-Scan application platform, users can scan receipts, automatically extract expense data, generate detailed reports, create and manage invoices, and securely store digital records for tax and audit purposes. Sima (Canada) Inc. enhances financial efficiency, accuracy, and compliance through smart, user-friendly solutions.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:13948,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;frederic-dumouchel-13948&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/08-Frederique-Dumouchel-819x1024.png&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Fr\\u00e9d\\u00e9ric Dumouchel&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;CALME Laboratoires Inc. &quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Founder &amp; CEO&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Longueuil, QC&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;CALME Laboratoires develops high-performance, natural skincare products designed for sensitive and reactive skin. Made primarily with Qu\\u00e9bec-sourced ingredients, CALME focuses on efficacy, simplicity, and skin barrier repair. The brand targets active individuals and high-performers who demand results without compromise. CALME is currently distributed through select pharmacies, specialty retailers, and sports outlets, with strong traction, high margins, and an expanding product portfolio.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.calmelabo.com&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:13952,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;jennifer-ai-13952&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/09-Jennifer-AI-1-835x1024.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Jennifer Ai&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;Leopard AI Inc.&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Founder &amp; CEO&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Toronto, ON&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Leopard AI Inc. (leopardai.ca) is a groundbreaking responsible AI native platform reimagining global venture capital allocation for global startups, equitably and responsibly. Founded in late 2024 in Toronto, Leopard AI has grown a global user presence in 30+ countries and 5 continents, backed by NVIDIA Inception, Google for Startups, BDC, Futurpreneur, and more. We believe every entrepreneur deserves a fair shot at fundraising. We&#8217;re building the world&#8217;s first intelligence highways for global startups to access, research, prepare and reach venture capital with confidence.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.leopardai.ca&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:13958,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;jiseon-yun-13958&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/10-Jessie-Jiseon-Yun-881x1024.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Jiseon Yun&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;The Florium&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Founder &amp; Owner&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Toronto, ON&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;The Florium is a full-service floral company specializing in high-quality preserved, dried, and fresh flowers. Based in Toronto, we provide bespoke arrangements for weddings, events, and sympathy, alongside interactive floral workshops. By importing unique preserved blooms, we offer customers a sustainable alternative to traditional florals. Our current growth phase focuses on scaling our digital presence on Amazon.ca to reach a national audience.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.theflorium.com&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:13967,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;kyle-038-melissa-mumberson-13967&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/12-Kyle-Melissa-Mumberson-1024x683.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Kyle &#038; Melissa Mumberson&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;Greenstead Naturals&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Owners &amp; Founders&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Calgary, AB &quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Greenstead Naturals is an all-natural personal care brand creating products safe for people of all ages\\u2014families and individuals alike\\u2014made to be known, trusted, and loved. We\\u2019re committed to truly clean formulations, free from unnecessary chemicals, designed to work with the body rather than mask symptoms. Our journey began with a USDA Organic, herb-infused beef tallow balm for skin and whole-body care, thoughtfully created to support the body\\u2019s natural balance with honesty, simplicity, and care.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/Greensteadnaturals.com&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:13971,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;mandy-zwiers-13971&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/13-Mandy-Zwiers-1-979x1024.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Mandy Zwiers&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;Bizou Lash Studio&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;CEO&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Sherwood Park, AB&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Bizou Lash Studio is a welcoming, laid-back space where clients can relax and feel taken care of. I focus on enhancing natural beauty with customized lash sets that fit each client\\u2019s style. Quality, comfort, and lash health always come first, and I\\u2019ve built my business around trust, consistency, and creating an experience people genuinely look forward to.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:13977,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;mary-noah-ndateramye-13977&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/14-Mary-Noah-Ndateramye-969x1024.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Mary-Noah Ndateramye&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;Les Petits Yogis &quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Founder&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Edmonton and Beaumont, AB&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Les Petits Yogis is a Francophone early learning and childcare center that integrates emotional intelligence, mindfulness practices, and structured early education into daily programming. The daycare provides a nurturing, culturally grounded environment where children develop social-emotional skills alongside academic readiness. With expansion underway, Les Petits Yogis is building a scalable model that combines educational excellence, community impact, and sustainable childcare entrepreneurship.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/Www.lespetitsyogis.ca&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:13981,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;ovie-lawrenchuk-13981&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/15-Ovie-Lawrenchuk-877x1024.png&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Ovie Lawrenchuk&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;Sol Food Truck&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Founder &amp; Owner&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Winnipeg, MB&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;The idea for Sol began in 2023 between myself and my friend, the talented chef Samuel Cadelina. We started out as an Asian-fusion food truck with a menu designed to be fully gluten free, cooking out of a rental trailer at summer markets and festivals. After some initial success (and help from Futurpreneur), I was able to build Sol a truck of its own. Sol opened its first restaurant in the winter of 2024, and its second in September of 2025.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.solwinnipeg.com\\\/&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:13985,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;samantha-simms-13985&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/16-Samantha-Simms.png&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Samantha Simms&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;Butter &amp; Cr\\u00e8me&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Owner &amp; Chef&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Caledonia, ON&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Butter &amp; Cr\\u00e8me is the GTA\\u2019s first mobile bakery and BBQ offering bold jerk fusion mashups\\u2014we call it jerk wid a twist! We offer a unique culinary experience by combining sweet classic batters ( like cornbread &amp; cinnamon rolls) with jerked meats.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/butterandcreme.ca\\\/&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:13989,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;samuel-laurin-13989&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/17-Samuel-Laurin-1-1-956x1024.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Samuel Laurin&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;Tokusen&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;CEO &amp; Founder&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Montreal, QC&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Tokusen&#8217;s mission is to select the best products from Japan\\u2019s terroir to highlight the know how of its artisans and to make their work accessible to all. By importing our products directly from Japan, we offer an alternative to the readily available commercial products sold in supermarkets. We wholesale our high-quality artisan-made condiments to grocery stores, restaurants, as well as to consumers via our e-commerce website.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.tokusen.store&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:13995,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;sara-neji-13995&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/18-Sara-Neji-1024x683.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Sara Neji&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;Kaizen Manga Caf\\u00e9&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Founder&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Montreal, QC&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Kaizen Manga Caf\\u00e9 is a community-driven space built around manga, anime, and meaningful connection. More than a place to grab a drink, Kaizen offers a welcoming environment where people can work, create, and belong without pressure. 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