The Importance of Mentors & Power of a Network with WEtech & Haltech
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This special edition WE RISE episode is focusing on the importance of mentors and advisors to founders and the power within the network, brought to you by WEtech Alliance and Haltech Regional Innovation Centre. This episode is featuring Yvonne Pilon, President & CEO, WEtech Alliance, Kate Tomen, Women\\u2019s Entrepreneurship Coordinator, WEtech Alliance, Shann McGrail, Executive Director, Haltech Regional Innovation Centre, & Julie Ellis, Coach to Executives and Entrepreneurs and Co-Founder Mabel\\u2019s Labels.
WEtech and Haltech are both Regional Innovation Centres in the province of Ontario. They have recently partnered on a new program, Power Panels, aimed to expand mentorship and strategic connection opportunities for women-owned technology and innovation companies in Southwestern Ontario. Julie Ellis works closely with Haltech and is an active coach to entrepreneurs. She is also the co-founder of Mabel's Labels, the leading provider of labels for the stuff kids lose!
We talk about:
- The importance of mentors and advisors to startup founders
- The power within a network
- Key pain points female founders are dealing with
- Both sides of being a founder & an advisor
- Key advice for finding the right advisor for business growth
- Networking tips
- The new Power Panel & F5 Program for female entrepreneurs & how to get involved with the program
- And much more!