While the rest of Canada slowly thaws, this year’s season of new beginnings has proven to be an extra special one in the city of Vancouver. For those of us working towards building a more sustainable future, we felt blessed … Read More »
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It’s Good to Be Radical - An Interview With Taylor Conroy
“Part of the reason I became a social entrepreneur was not because I wanted to improve lives, but because I was bored with my life.” Wait a second, what? I’m sitting with Taylor Conroy, the 30-something, charismatic founder of a … Read More »
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Tagged audacious results, change heroes, changemaker, entrepreneurship, Institute B, leadership, taylor conroy, Vancouver
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Looking For Shared Collaborative Office Space?
institute B has office desk space available in the heart of historic Gastown, in beautiful downtown Vancouver. If you are an entrepreneur or small business with a social conscience looking for a positive and collaborative work environment, we’d love for … Read More »
institute B Ontology Curriculum On-Line Courses
The iBOC is a resource for entrepreneurs, small business owners and business students to discover the Mindset, the Business Planning, and the Management Techniques required to build audacious businesses. As human beings, we have tremendous potential for audacity. Yet many … Read More »
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Tagged accelerator companies, audacious results, Bix Bickson, BUSINESS PLANNING, business students, Company Culture, curriculum, Darrell Kopke, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, iBOC, institute B Ontology Curriculum, MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES, Manfred Vollmer, MINDSET, New Skool, on-line courses, small business owners, Vancouver
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An Interview With the Den’s Most Successful Inventorpreneur
Charismatic serial entrepreneur Kevin Lee Royes landed one of the most unique deals in Dragons’ Den history. Walking away with more money than he originally came for. As a result, the show selected the inventor of Kelvin Tools to host … Read More »
The Psychology of Ebenezer-Style Transformations
Winter is for facing our discontent. With the dawn of a new year around the corner, we tend to look for ways to turn over a new leaf. Alice G. Walton takes a looks at how change happens and how … Read More »
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Tagged Alice G. Walton, entrepreneurial spirit, Institute B, Scrooged, Vancouver
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The Mission Possible Credo - People, Purpose, Paycheque
For the past 20 years, Mission Possible has been transforming lives of those challenged by homelessness and poverty. Charles Katebi of institute B sat down with Lindsay Vander Hoek, Community Life Manager and Jordan Berrner, Program Coordinator of Mission Possible … Read More »
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Tagged generosity, Institute B, leadership, Mission Possible, Paycheque, people, Purpose, Responsibility, societal value, Vancouver
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Not Business As Usual - Premiere Screening and After Party
It was the promise of something better: A better life for your family; a better start for your business; a better legacy to leave the world. Founded on the virtues of hard work, equal opportunity and a free market economy. … Read More »
Heather O’Hara Dishes on Her Recipe for Success
institute B shared a table with Heather O’Hara of Potluck Café Society and learned first hand what it takes to create a community of fiercely loyal clients. Why keeping your eye on the prize is critical, and how you can … Read More »
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Tagged audacious results, Business in Vancouver, changemaker, Company Culture, DTES Kitchen Tables, entrepreneurship, generosity, Heather O’Hara, Institute B, leadership, Potluck Café & Catering, Potluck Café Society, Recipes for Success, societal value, Vancouver, Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
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Founder Friday Vancouver - A Women 2.0 Event
Join institute B at this month’s Founder Friday Event in Vancouver, November 15th from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Introduction by: Darrell Kopke. Founder Friday is a Women 2.0 event to promote the creation of new networks among aspiring entrepreneurs, … Read More »