Building together: Lessons from female founders in Canada
Starting a business sounds exciting when you say it out loud. You have an idea, you build it, and over time, it grows. But anyone who’s actually done it knows it doesn’t unfold that neatly. For many female founders in Canada, building a business isn’t just about the idea. It’s about everything that sits around […]
From Climate Insight to Real Impact: Frederick Elum’s Journey with Brampton NEXT
In the climate space, new ideas pop up all the time. But when it comes to real action, many organizations are still stuck trying to answer one simple question: how do you actually show progress in a way people can trust? Meet Frederick Elum, Founder of Oxana Networks and a participant in the Brampton NEXT […]
From India’s Glass City to Global Markets: Shivam Merathia’s Journey with Exim Hallo Glass
Shivam Merathia comes from Firozabad, a city in India known as the country’s glass manufacturing hub. As a third-generation entrepreneur, he grew up surrounded by the artistry of glassmaking, watching skilled artisans craft intricate bangles, chandeliers, and decorative pieces. Shivam saw an opportunity to bridge craftsmanship with modern technology, connecting Indian artisans directly to international […]
From an International Student to a Sustainability Entrepreneur: Jagtar Singh’s Journey
Jagtar Singh came to Canada to become an aerospace engineer. Instead, he found himself pulled toward a bigger question: what if businesses could succeed and make a meaningful impact? The answer became The Green Clothing Company Inc (TGCC), a Brampton-based consultancy helping companies become greener, more socially responsible, and value-driven. We had the chance to […]
From Factory Floors to Future-Ready Printing: Jyoti’s Journey with Brampton NEXT
Jyoti’s path to launching Chromatic Solutions didn’t begin with a pitch deck. It started on the floor of a pharmaceutical factory in a small town in India, where she applied engineering skills to solve real-world problems. From there, her career took her across continents and industries — through China, global supply chains, and corporate leadership […]
Building a Business With Brampton NEXT – Amandipp’s Journey
In the startup space, we hear about the latest innovations every few months. But if that innovative idea is not inclusive and reaching everyone, who is it really for? Meet Amandipp Singh, Founder and CEO of Enabled Talent and part of Brampton NEXT’s very first cohort. When he saw how exclusion played out in front […]
From Vision to Validation: A Practical Guide for Newcomers Launching Business Ideas in Canada
Big ideas rarely show up on schedule. They hit in the middle of a walk, a late-night scroll, or while you’re elbow-deep in dishes. But a great idea doesn’t always make a viable business. You have to test it. Not in theory, but in conversations with future customers, in the reactions to your pilot, in […]