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.
The first group will start April 8th 2026! Subscribe to be notified about the enrollment opening!
*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!
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."
Building a Business Begins with a Spark
An entrepreneurial journey in 4 modules designed to help you forge ideas into real-world ventures — with structure, tools, and mentorship.
Our Services
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