Blueprint for Success: From Idea to Market | Startup Women 2026

​​This is the first webinar Startup Canada will host, as part of the Startup Women 2026 program. Whether you are validating a new concept or preparing for major expansion, these sessions provide the essential tools, funding strategies, and know-how to navigate your entrepreneurial journey—from early stage planning to scaling up.

​​ABOUT

​This webinar will empower early stage women entrepreneurs in Canada to learn how to validate their concept, apply startup methodologies, and build a strong, investor and customer ready business plan. The session will also cover essential legal and financial foundations to help you launch with confidence and avoid common early-stage pitfalls.

​LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• ​Assess and validate a business idea. 

• ​Develop a clear, actionable business plan that aligns market opportunity, value proposition, and revenue model. 

• ​Identify key legal and financial considerations required to set up and scale a business responsibly. 

​​EVENT DETAILS

​Wednesday, March 25, 2026
9 - 10:30 AM PT | 12 - 1:30 PM ET (please verify your time zone)

​​SPEAKERS

​Carine Bado: Founder & CEO | My Little Tribe 
Reagan Bradley: Owner & Operator | Fine Art Bartending School Vancouver
Toni Kearney : Founder | Moratorium Tours & Retreats

​​WHO IS THIS WEBINAR FOR?

​Early stage, women-identifying entrepreneurs looking to develop their business plan, learn about startup methodologies, and understanding the legality and funding of starting a business. 

​​PARTNERS

​The Startup Women program is powered by Startup Canada, our program partners UPS  and Scotiabank, our ecosystem partner WEOC and our community partners McKercher, ICTC, NorthForge, NCFDC, CanWCC, Canadian Small Business Women, Centre for Women in Business, Revolution HER, Coralus, Startup Sault Ste Marie, WeBC, The Forum, and YWCA.