“Jim Derbyshire's business insight combined with his understanding of technology and vision has been wonderful in his mentor role at LayerBoom Systems. By choosing the right product mix and business model, LayerBoom was able to go from start up to acquisition in 13 months.”
Howard Wu, CEO, Layerboom Systems

“Working with Venture Connection has been a very positive experience. It’s an ambitious project but they have given me more practical experience than all of my previous courses combined. The mentors are very hands-on and have all been there and done that. It’s a very different outlook from the more academic side of business school.”
Jesse Robson, Founder, Action Sport Concepts, BBA Candidate

"Venture Connection's co-op is a great way to receive some guidance that will help you become the business leader you want to, need to, or desire to become. You will learn from taking action, which is truly at the heart of SFU's new mandate of engagement."
Gordon Swenson, Founder, Winsphere Ventures, BBA Candidate

"Without SFU’s Venture Connection mentoring Ads on Naps wouldn’t be where we are today. We have received outstanding services above and beyond what we expected. The advice and support given to us has made our idea and concept a reality."
Jag Manhas, Co-Founder, New Heights Creative

"HiretheWorld was started with $1000, and we didn't have the money to seek out professional advice at the time. Through our access to Jim and the other Venture Connection mentors we were able to raise over $800K in funding from both Venture Capitalists as well as non-equity sources."
Terry Beech, CEO and co-founder, HiretheWorld