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SUMMARY:Social Venture Bootcamp 
URL:http://www.harbourliving.ca/event/social-venture-bootcamp/
LOCATION:theDock :: 300-722 Cormorant St, Victoria, BC V8W 1P8 Victoria, V8W 1P8
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:<p>Have a social enterprise idea, but not sure how to launch?</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Join&nbsp;Scale Institute&nbsp;and&nbsp;theDock Centre for Social Impact&nbsp;for a two-day, in-person&nbsp;Social Enterprise Bootcamp&nbsp;designed specifically for early-stage changemakers. This hands-on workshop is for non-profits, community organizations, and purpose-driven teams that have an idea for a social enterprise but haven&rsquo;t yet launched.</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Over two full days, we&rsquo;ll work through the critical early-stage building blocks to test and shape your concept, assess feasibility, and build a realistic plan for what comes next. Whether you&rsquo;re considering a new earned revenue stream or building a business to address a social, environmental, or cultural challenge, this bootcamp will help you clarify the opportunity and chart your next steps.</p>=0D=0A=
<p>What we&rsquo;ll cover:</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Day 1: July 17 &ndash; Exploring Market Fit</p>=0D=0A=
<ul>=0D=0A=
<li>What is your idea?</li>=0D=0A=
<li>What problem does it solve?</li>=0D=0A=
<li>Who needs this solution?</li>=0D=0A=
<li>Who will pay for this?</li>=0D=0A=
<li>How big is the market for your idea?</li>=0D=0A=
</ul>=0D=0A=
<p>Day 2: July 18 &ndash; Building the Foundation</p>=0D=0A=
<ul>=0D=0A=
<li>What is your desired impact?</li>=0D=0A=
<li>How can you test and pilot your idea?</li>=0D=0A=
<li>What is the best governance and legal structure?</li>=0D=0A=
<li>What resources do you need to launch and operate?</li>=0D=0A=
<li>What is the plan to get to launch?</li>=0D=0A=
</ul>=0D=0A=
<p>You&rsquo;ll leave with more confidence in your idea, a toolkit to begin testing it, and a roadmap to move from concept to action.</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Who Should Attend:</p>=0D=0A=
<ul>=0D=0A=
<li>Non-profits exploring social enterprise as a strategy</li>=0D=0A=
<li>Early-stage teams with a concept but no business yet</li>=0D=0A=
<li>Entrepreneurs interested in testing an idea before launch</li>=0D=0A=
<li>Community leaders designing solutions to local challenges</li>=0D=0A=
</ul>=0D=0A=
<p>Event Details:<br />📍 theDock Centre for Social Impact, Victoria, BC<br />📅 July 17&ndash;18, 2025<br />🕘 9:00 AM &ndash; 5:00 PM daily<br />💵 $500 per person / $250 for additional participants from the same organization</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Registration is for&nbsp;both days.</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Your Facilitators:</p>=0D=0A=
<ul>=0D=0A=
<li>Kristi Fairholm Mader&nbsp;&ndash; Managing Director, Thrive Impact Fund &amp; Scale Institute Society. A seasoned social enterprise practitioner and co-founder of Scale Collaborative, Kristi has helped launch and grow numerous impact-driven ventures.</li>=0D=0A=
<li>Joanna Buczkowska-McCumber&nbsp;&ndash; Board Chair, Scale Institute &amp; Chief Impact Strategist at Ideas for Impact. Joanna brings a wealth of experience in social impact innovation and building purposeful business models that address today&rsquo;s pressing challenges.</li>=0D=0A=
</ul>=0D=0A=
<p>By the end of this bootcamp, you&rsquo;ll:</p>=0D=0A=
<ul>=0D=0A=
<li>Understand your market and customer needs</li>=0D=0A=
<li>Have tested your assumptions and refined your model</li>=0D=0A=
<li>Know what&rsquo;s feasible, and what&rsquo;s not</li>=0D=0A=
<li>Be better equipped to choose the right legal and governance structure</li>=0D=0A=
<li>Have a staged action plan to pilot and move toward launch</li>=0D=0A=
</ul>=0D=0A=
<p>Bring your idea. We&rsquo;ll bring the experience, tools, and guidance to help you take the next step toward impact.</p>
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