Investors & Founders Night: World Migrants Day Edition
From Arrival to Advantage: Immigration Strategies for Founders & Investors
In honour of International Migrants Day, join us for an evening of meaningful conversation, practical insight, and connection focused on immigration strategy, entrepreneurship, and investment in Canada.
This in-person event brings together founders, investors, and globally mobile talent for a candid discussion on navigating Canada’s immigration landscape—whether you’re building a company, backing one, or planning your long-term future here.
🌍 What to Expect
Featured insights from Yulia Kan, Founder of Yulia Kan Consulting, on real-world immigration strategies for founders, investors, and internationally mobile professionals
Founder and operator perspective from Aldo de Jong, CEO/COO, sharing lessons from building and scaling businesses across borders and navigating immigration as a leader
Clear insight into key immigration pathways and decision points that impact startups, hiring, and long-term growth
Honest discussion around challenges, trade-offs, and lessons learned when building companies in Canada as an immigrant or internationally mobile professional
Intentional networking designed to strengthen connections across the founder, investor, and talent ecosystem
✨ SWB members and attendees can also expect a special surprise during the session, designed to provide deeper, more personalized guidance.
🎤 Speakers
Yulia Kan
Founder, Yulia Kan Consulting
With over 8 years of experience in the Canadian immigration industry, Yulia helps international students, foreign workers, and entrepreneurs transition from temporary status to permanent residence through clear, strategic pathways. Having immigrated to Canada as an international student herself, she understands the pressure of expiring status and long-term uncertainty—and turns that complexity into actionable immigration strategies.
Aldo de Jong
CEO / COO, Tech & Real Estate Ventures
Aldo is a people-first leader with 14+ years of experience as a CEO and Founder, building and scaling companies across real estate, fintech, innovation, and venture creation. Having lived and worked across Europe and Canada, Aldo brings a practical operator’s lens to immigration, entrepreneurship, and leadership in globally mobile environments.
🎯 Who Should Attend
Startup founders (including immigrant and internationally mobile founders)
Investors and ecosystem leaders
International professionals and high-growth startup talent
Anyone interested in how immigration strategy intersects with entrepreneurship and investment in Canada