Founders Circle

Hosted by Chang Institute Mentor-in-Residence and SFU Assistant Professor of Practice Doug Fast, the Founders Circle is a great place for innovators of all experience levels to dive into entrepreneurial ideas, successes, and failures. With assigned podcasts and reading, you'll hear and discuss inspirational stories from some of business’ greats.

These weekly sessions offer the perfect space to develop your core entrepreneurial skills, apply them to your business or idea, and network with Chang Institute startup teams!

The Spring 2025 series will feature: 

  • Fireside chats with founders at various stages of their entrepreneurial journey 
  • Discussions on some of the industry's most innovative startup stories 
  • A supportive group of like-minded individuals

Mondays from 3-4pm on :

  • January 27 - Doug Fast's Startup Journey
  • February 3 - TBA
  • February 10 - TBA
  • February 24 - TBA
  • March 3 - TBA
  • March 10 - TBA
  • March 17 - TBA
  • March 24 - TBA
  • March 30 -TBA
  • April 7 - TBA
  • April 14 - TBA

To sign-up please email Fiona at cip_changinstitute@sfu.ca

Founders Circle meetings run on Mondays (except stat holidays) 3-4pm until April 14th, 2025. The sessions will resume in the Summer 2025 semester by mid-May

Location: Virtual or in-person at Surrey's Innovation Plaza