Founders Circle

Hosted by Chang Institute Mentor-in-Residence and SFU Assistant Professor of Practice Doug Fast, the Founders Circle is a great place for innovators of all experience levels to dive into entrepreneurial ideas, successes, and failures. With assigned podcasts and reading, you'll hear and discuss inspirational stories from some of business’ greats.

These weekly sessions offer the perfect space to develop your core entrepreneurial skills, apply them to your business or idea, and network with Chang Institute startup teams!

The Fall 2024 series will feature: 

  • Fireside chats with founders at various stages of their entrepreneurial journey 
  • Discussions on some of the industry's most innovative startup stories 
  • A supportive group of like-minded individuals

Fall schedule

September 23rd
October 7th, 21st, 28th 
November 4th, 18th, 25th 
December 2nd, 9th

To sign-up please email Fiona at cip_changinstitute@sfu.ca

Founders Circle meetings run on Mondays (except stat holidays) 3-4pm until December 9, 2024. After December 9th, the sessions will resume in Spring 2025 semester by mid-January 

Location: Virtual or in-person at Surrey's Innovation Plaza