Building a business begins with a spark.

Have a problem you want to solve? Want to start a new business but not sure where to begin?

The FOUNDERY helps you build your business in less than 5 months!

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Ready to Forge Ahead?

THE FOUNDERY STUDIO is a modularized set of workshops that help you go from an idea to launching a real business.
Whether it’s a physical or digital product, or a service-based business, we provide you with the tools and strategies to
evaluate viability.

*Currently only available in the Greater Vancouver Area

Perfect for creatives, students, professionals,

and first-time founders

Build and test a real idea using no-code tools

Learn from experienced startup founders and entrepreneurs

Earn a digital certificate and badge to showcase your skills

The FOUNDERY's modularized method

MODULE 1: SPARK

Ideation, understanding your customer, competition and the market

MODULE 2: IGNITE

Bringing value to your customers, basic prototyping and differentiation

MODULE 3: FUEL

Business structuring, pricing and intellectual property strategy

MODULE 4: FORGE

Marketing and strategy tools for a successful launch

You will receive certification upon successful completion of each module!

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Certification & Digital Badge

Showcase your newfound entrepreneurial expertise!

Add the certifications and verified badges to your portfolio, resumé and/or LinkedIn profile

FOUNDERY Team

The FOUNDERY features expert entrepreneurs who’ve launched companies, coached founders, and mentored thousands of people

Dave Keighron

20+ years in marketing, education & entrepreneurship.

Educator, Coach & Igniter of Ideas

"At The Foundery Studio, I help founders gain momentum through action. With deep experience in marketing and experiential learning, I guide entrepreneurs to validate ideas, test quickly, and build ventures with purpose".

Favour Chukwuedo

10+ years building data-driven and sustainability-focused innovations across education & technology.

"Progress happens where data meets inclusion—using technology not just to solve problems, but to create opportunities that uplift communities."

Fred Rego

30+ years in tech, entrepreneur & startup guide

"At The Foundery Studio, we help you turn ideas into real ventures — guiding you from identifying the problem to validating your solution. With experience and purpose, we’re your partners through every step of the journey."

Gabriela Kurtz

10+ years in academia, design, marketing & game research

"No venture thrives in a vacuum. The best ideas are shaped through conversation, feedback, and the willingness to be wrong before getting it right. Growth comes from staying open, staying curious, and embracing the messy parts of building something meaningful."

Paul Brassard

20+ year entrepreneur, 10 years teaching experience

"Every problem is an opportunity — but many get stuck trying to make the first step perfect. At The Foundery, we believe entrepreneurship is about iteration, learning, and adapting. Success comes from the value you create, not just the outcome."

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Building a business begins with a spark. Have a problem you want to solve? Want to start a new business but not sure where to begin? The FOUNDERY helps you build your business in less than 5 months!