ELLA Express

A free, asynchronous online program for Canadian women-identifying founders at the pre‑revenue/early stage, helping validate ideas and build foundational business skills.
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Overview of the ELLA Express program:

ELLA Express offers women-identifying entrepreneurs a 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳‑𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 covering six core business modules—from business modelling to pitch preparation. Participants receive expert feedback, network access, and tools to understand customer needs and venture viability—all designed for those in the 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 or preparing to launch in Canada. The flexible, on-demand format accommodates varying schedules and includes community connection opportunities.

Benefits of the ELLA Express program:
  • Participants benefit from a comprehensive, self-paced curriculumincluding workshops on business models, marketing fundamentals, sales funnels, operations and finance, pitch strategy, and website optimizationplus expert pitch feedback and membership in a peer-supported womens entrepreneurial community. This program fosters foundational learning, confidence, and network-building at no cost.
Eligibility criteria of the ELLA Express program:
  • Must identify as a woman entrepreneur
  • Must be at pre-revenue or early-stage, ideating or recently launched
  • Business must be located in Canada
  • Must be open to personal growth and complete all 6 modules on their online course platform
  • No revenue or business longevity requirements; program is free and accessible to newcomers
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