Headwaters North Networking Event

Headwaters North

Join Headwaters North at Birdseye Outfitters for a networking event to spark interest in entrepreneurship in Sault Ste Marie.

Bird's Eye Outfitters

Headwaters North holds its first entrepreneur networking event at Birdseye Outfitters on Thursday, April 13 from 5:00-7:00 pm. The event is to learn more about Headwaters North, hear from StartUp Sault founders Brent Rouble and Nevin Buconjic and the importance of an entrepreneur community, and learn about a new program available to start-ups and early-stage companies called SmartStart. The event will be held at Birdseye Outfitters and attendees will receive a drink token and light snacks while they network and get to know other entrepreneurs in the Sault community. Brent and Nevin will provide a brief presentation on the work they have done in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario to support entrepreneurs and the value of creating a community around business development and innovation. Registration is not required and Headwaters North encourages the community to come out, network, and see what we can all do together. If you have questions, you can reach out to Headwaters at smartzone@saultcity.com. A﻿ little about Nevin and Brent--Nevin Buconjic is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, author, and startup community leader. He holds degrees in marketing, computer science, and an MBA, and has over 25 years of experience in business, finance, marketing, and business development. Nevin has started eight companies and counseled hundreds of entrepreneurs and small businesses.Nevin is the Founder and President of StartUP Sault Ste. Marie - part of the Startup Canada network, and the author of two books - including the Amazon.com best-selling 25 Money-Making Businesses You Can Start in Your Spare Time, and Starting Your Own Business: An Entrepreneur&#x27;s Guide. In 2017, Nevin was awarded the Startup Canada Entrepreneur Promotion Award for advancing the environment and culture of entrepreneurship in Canada.Brent Rouble is a dynamic entrepreneur and Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo) with over a decade of experience in the mining industry. He quickly realized his passion for entrepreneurship while leading multi-million dollar mining projects and while trying to introduce blockchain to the mining &amp; mineral industry. Brent continued to explore the world of entrepreneurship by immersing himself in audiobooks, podcasts, and local startup events, expanding his network, and discovering new opportunities.Brent started a side hustle creating eco-friendly products, then launched ListenerU, an audiobook and an audio-learning company that helps people learn, publish content, and earn certificates through the power of audio courses and audiobooks. Brent is a Startup Advisor with his municipality, teaching others how to start their own businesses, and he serves as the Vice President of StartUP Sault.Currently, Brent is focused on raising funds to expand ListenerU, growing its membership, writing books, and planning to launch a new company in the long-term rental space. With his industry experience, entrepreneurial spirit, and drive to help others, Brent is poised to make a significant impact in the startup world.

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