Discover how private capital is reshaping Canada beyond the billionaire myth. Learn how AREA 81 wants to empower rural communities with private capital.

Picture: AREA 81 Coffee Chat, Port Elgin | Join AREA 81 Covered in this Round Up: DEMOGRAPHICS Demand from Zero: B2B Founders’ Go‑To Strategy To generate demand from scratch, BVP’s playbook centers first on nailing your ICP (pains, gains, shifts, blockers, motivators) and choosing a GTM motion (founder‑led, ABM, PLG, hybrid). Their “content capsule” approach emphasizes robust mid‑funnel content across website, long‑form content, events, LinkedIn, media, and email. Especially

But, we’ve lost 100,000 entrepreneurs—and 350,000 can’t get the financing they need. This raises the question: is BDC doing a good job?...

Brandon Forder, co-owner of Harbour Hound Pet Supplies (formerly Candian Pet Connection) a family-run pet business, joined the Rural Entrepreneur Podcast to discuss his family transformed their brand from a brick-and-mortar store in the GTA into a leading Canadian e-commerce presence rooted in Meaford, Ontario.

Discover insights on health and safety for small business in rural areas. Learn from Janice Campbell's entrepreneurial journey and safety expertise.

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Ryan Harris turned a high school passion for music into Artie Music—a full-scale audio/video production hub based in Hanover, Ontario. From DIY recordings to formal training and mentorship in Toronto, Ryan pivoted from carpentry during the pandemic to build a creative ecosystem in Grey-Bruce.

Smart Trees: How Korotu Technology is Empowering Farmers to Reforest Without Compromise TL;DR On this episode of The Rural Entrepreneur...

We get it—you're busy. That's why we've put together these quick article roundups, updated weekly(ish), here's what we cover: UN SDGs ,...

Discover why angel investing in Canada is broken and how it impacts early-stage startups. Learn more about the challenges in angel investing in Canada.

Are Silicon Valley's Tech Giants Building a New Colonial Power Structure? Artificial intelligence evokes futuristic innovation,...

Buying Local is an Act of Belief A Personal Introduction At AREA 81 , we’re building something rooted in belief — belief that rural...

This is a photo of Inglis Falls in Grey County | Credit: @robertkmackey1987 Click here to see Grey Bruce news. We get it—you're busy....

Learn what a Mafia Offer is, why jargon like this matters in startups, and how to choose the right offer type to gain traction with real-world examples.

Explore the latest tech boom with insights on QSBS expansion and startup exits. Discover how QSBS is reshaping investment strategies today.

In the ever-evolving landscape of commerce, Canadian entrepreneurs are on a quest for sustainable success. To navigate the complex...

Key news and updates about: Grey & Bruce Counties; Entrepreneurship, Venture Development, Marketing & Sustainable Development for June 2025.

Belief capital—mentorship, trust, and support—is the missing ingredient in rural entrepreneurship. Learn how AREA 81 is helping founders turn belief into growth.

A roundtable discussion with experts examining the current state of early stage venture capital investing, liquidity strategies, M&A trends, and startup revenue quality.

As AI accelerates the pace of innovation, even the most brilliantly engineered products can lose relevance overnight. The Dyson vs. robot...