Last night, Pow Wow Pitch, North America’s premier pitch competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify and Facebook, announced Jolene Laskey, Founder and CEO of Wabanaki Maple, as the Atlantic Winner.
Last night, Pow Wow Pitch, North America’s premier pitch competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify and Facebook, announced Jolene Laskey, Founder and CEO of Wabanaki Maple, as the Atlantic Winner.
This year, Pow Wow Pitch Alumni and serial entrepreneur Matthew Nahdee presented the idea to create an Alumni Prize, whereby Alumni would pitch in funds to build a pot and select a Finalist to receive the Alumni Prize.
Meet Candice Evans-Waite, Founder of The Local Adventure Company from Buffalo Narrows in Saskatchewan. Candice is a Pow Wow Pitch Prairies Semi-Finalist. We sat down with Candice to learn more about her, her business and her reflections on entrepreneurship.
Meet Denise Halfyard, Founder of The Frog Radio from Wet’suwet’en, Tsimshian and Gitxsan. Denise is a Pow Wow Pitch British Columbia Semi-Finalist. We sat down with Denise to learn more about her, her business and her reflections on entrepreneurship.
Meet Anthony Wingham, Co-Founder of Nuez Acres from Waceya Society, Langley. Anthony is a Pow Wow Pitch British Columbia Semi-Finalist. We sat down with Anthony to learn more about him, his business and his reflections on entrepreneurship.
Meet Angie Saltman, President of Saltmedia from the Metis Nation of Alberta. Angie is a Pow Wow Pitch Prairies Semi-Finalist. We sat down with Angie to learn more about her, her business and her reflections on entrepreneurship.
Meet Dayna Elija, Founder of Spirit Earth Holistics Inc. from the Oneida Nation of the Thames. Dayna is a Pow Wow Pitch Ontario Semi-Finalist. We sat down with Dayna to learn more about her, her business and her reflections on entrepreneurship.
Meet Ashley Wynne, Owner of Sage and Sunshine Culture-Based School. Ashley is a Pow Wow Pitch Ontario Semi-Finalist. We sat down with Ashley to learn more about her, her business and her reflections on entrepreneurship.
Meet Semi-Finalist Spotlight on Kendall White, Baamaapii Boxes from Temagami First Nation. Kendall is a Pow Wow Pitch Ontario Semi-Finalist. We sat down with Kendall to learn more about her, her business and her reflections on entrepreneurship.
Meet Angelo McHorse, Owner of Bison Star Naturals from Red Willow People Of Taos Pueblo, Northern New Mexico. Angelo is a Pow Wow Pitch USA Semi-Finalist. We sat down with Angelo to learn more about him, his business and his reflections on entrepreneurship.
Meet Shayai Lucero, Owner of Earth & Sky Floral Designs, from Laguna Pueblo and Acoma Pueblo. Shayai is a Pow Wow Pitch USA Semi-Finalist. We sat down with Shayai to learn more about her, her business and her reflections on entrepreneurship.
Meet Garrett McMartin, Founder of Good Organics from Semiahmoo First Nation. Garrett is a Pow Wow Pitch British Columbia Semi-Finalist. We sat down with Garrett to learn more about him, his business and his reflections on entrepreneurship.
Meet Melissa Lauzon Wallace, President of Maya Clothing and Tannery. Melissa is a Pow Wow Pitch Quebec Semi-Finalist. We sat down with Melissa to learn more about her, her business and her reflections on entrepreneurship.
Meet Semi-Finalist Spotlight on Jacques T. Watso, Founder of Sagamité Watso from Abenaki First Nation of Odanak. Jacques is a Pow Wow Pitch Quebec Semi-Finalist. We sat down with Jacques to learn more about him, his business and his reflections on entrepreneurship.