Welcome to April at Venn!

As we step into a new month, exciting opportunities for growth, learning, and connection await! From mentorship sessions to community-driven initiatives, there's a lot happening at Venn this April. Stay tuned for updates on events and opportunities designed to inspire collaboration and progress.

Settle in and discover what’s in store for you this month!

Hosted by:

Alicia Roisman Ismach & Andre Zanoti – passionate supporters of bold ideas with real potential.

Venn Introducing: Friday Office Hours – Startup Mentorship

Calling all startup founders and aspiring entrepreneurs! Looking for expert guidance to take your venture to the next level? Join us for weekly Office Hours every Friday from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Venn Innovation (770 St. George Blvd, Moncton).

What to Expect:

1-on-1, 30-minute mentorship sessions
Tailored advice for your startup or idea
Guidance on key milestones and scaling strategies
Actionable feedback from experienced mentors

Who It’s For:

Startup founders at any stage
Future entrepreneurs with validated ideas
Innovators with high-potential plans

Limited Spots Available! Secure your session here.

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Discover How Technology and Community Come Together

Check out this inspiring story about Mrugakshee Palwe, former Venn Board member and co-founder of Atlantic Blockchain Company, and the power of community through Digital Nova Scotia!

“Digital Nova Scotia gave us community when we didn’t have any,” she shares. Over time, that support has made a lasting impact: “The biggest impact for us has been Digital Nova Scotia adopting us, and together, shining light on all of Nova Scotia to digitize local businesses.”

Learn more about how technology and community come together to create real impact!

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Congratulations to Our Colleague and CEO of Tribe Network, Alfred Burgesson!

We’re thrilled to celebrate Alfred Burgesson, CEO of Venn partner organization Tribe Network and a member of the Startup Atlantic Executive Committee, on receiving the 2025 Emerging Leader Award from the Public Policy Forum!

Under Alfred’s leadership, Tribe Network continues to drive meaningful change, including its ambitious $20 million venture capital fund to support BIPOC entrepreneurs. With a lead investor already on board and momentum growing, Tribe’s impact is only getting stronger.

Congratulations, Alfred, on this well-deserved recognition!

Exciting News from BillboardHub!

Congratulations to our friends at BillboardHub on their big move to a new office at 575 Main Street, Moncton! 🎉

With a growing team and ambitious goals in the world of Out-of-Home advertising, this move marks an exciting new chapter. We can’t wait to see how BillboardHub continues to innovate and elevate the industry from their new space.

Wishing them all the best in their new home!

Nominate a Young Leader for the Chamber of Commerce’s Top 20 Under 40!

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton is proud to announce the call for nominations for Top 20 Under 40! This initiative recognizes young leaders, change-makers, and visionaries under 40 who are making a significant impact in our community.

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Supporting NB Entrepreneurs: Your Local Impact

New Brunswick — and Canadian — entrepreneurs create incredible products, from food and beverages to innovative technology. Supporting local businesses strengthens our economy, our communities, and the people behind these brands. There’s no better time than now to #BuyLocal and #BuyCanadian! 🇨🇦

Some of the best products and expertise are right here in New Brunswick. For more ways to support local, check out Excellence NB—a non-profit that showcases businesses, artisans, boutiques, and more from across our picturesque province.

NBIF Startup Investment Fund

Are you an early-stage startup based out of New Brunswick looking for investment? NBIF provides up to $200,000 of pre-seed investment and a variety of other benefits and discounted services for eligible New Brunswick companies. To find out more, click the button.

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SENB Connector Program

Did you know there is a program that helps newcomers, immigrants, and recent graduates in Southeastern New Brunswick connect with potential employers or influential leaders within your industry? The Connector Program matches job seekers to industry professionals who facilitate the growth of their Conectee’s professional network. Sounds interesting? To become a Connector like our CEO, Doug Robertson, and our Community Management Lead, André, or to become a Connectee, click the button below.

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Civic Tech Moncton

Every Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM @ the Junction by Venn (770 St George Blvd)

Civic Tech Moncton joins Civic Tech Fredericton and Civic Tech Saint John to serve as the connective tissue between citizens, non-profit organizations, government innovators and the tech community. We facilitate knowledge sharing and work collaboratively to build digital tools or simply provide technical advice to our non-profit sector.

Business After Hours

April 24th 2025 | 4:30-6:30 PM | The Junction by Venn (770 St. George Blvd)

We are excited to share that the April Business After Hours event by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton will be held at our event facilities, The Junction! 🎉

Join us for an evening of networking, great conversations, and community connections. This is the perfect opportunity to engage with local professionals, build new relationships, and experience everything The Junction has to offer.

Introducing: SparkChange 2025!

May 31, 2025

Venn Innovation and Civic Tech Moncton are launching SparkChange 2025, a pitch challenge happening May 31, 2025, in Greater Moncton!

Students from Southeast NB’s colleges and universities are invited to pitch early-stage digital, data, or tech ideas that tackle real challenges in our city or province. Whether civic, social, or commercially viable, this is your chance to make an impact!

We’re sharing this now before exams and summer break—full details on applications, judging, and prizes will come later.

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