CanadaFounders
About
A community for founders, business owners, and the people who help them grow.
CanadaFounders is a community for founders, business owners, and the people who support them. We bring people together so that practical knowledge, useful introductions, and honest advice are easier to find in one place.
What we are building
Starting and growing a business in Canada means dealing with registration, taxes, hiring, customers, and funding — often for the first time. Much of the information exists, but it is spread across many places, and the people who have already solved these problems are hard to reach. CanadaFounders exists to close that gap.
A network you can actually reach
A directory of founders, operators, and advisors who have agreed to be listed, so you can find people working on similar problems.
Information you can trust
Guides and reference links that point to official sources, so you are not relying on second-hand advice.
Conversations that lead somewhere
Sessions and gatherings designed for introductions and specific questions rather than broad presentations.
Our vision
A Canada where any founder, in any province or territory, can reach the people and information they need to build a durable business.
Our mission
To grow an open, welcoming community that connects founders with peers, experienced operators, and reliable information, and to keep that community useful as it grows.
How we work
- Open by default. Anyone building or supporting a business in Canada is welcome to take part.
- Accurate over impressive. We publish what we can stand behind, and we link to official sources for anything about tax, funding, or regulation.
- Members first. Profiles are listed only with consent, and we do not sell member information.
- Practical. Every programme is judged by one question: did it help someone move their business forward?
Who takes part
Founders and business owners
People at every stage, from a first registration to a growing team.
Operators and advisors
Finance, legal, marketing, and operations people who work with small businesses.
Investors and mentors
People who can offer perspective, feedback, or introductions.
Students and aspiring founders
Anyone who wants to learn how businesses are built here before starting one.
Leadership
Kamal Singh
President
More team and advisor details will be added to this page as they are confirmed.
Want to take part?
Tell us about your business and how you would like to be involved.