​Think you need big funding to build a big business? Think again.

Join Nick Quain, seasoned founder and VP of Venture at Invest Ottawa, for a fast-paced, practical session on how successful entrepreneurs build startups from the ground up— without deep pockets.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:

• ​Build a revenue-first MVP that doesn’t break the bank
• ​Use scrappy growth tactics to acquire customers and scale
• ​Minimize financial risk while maintaining full control
• ​Adopt the bootstrap mindset to stretch every dollar like it’s your last

​Whether you’re launching your first startup or navigating early growth, this session will give you the mindset, tools, and real-world strategies to go further with less.

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​Who Should Attend

• ​Aspiring and early-stage founders
• ​Startup employees looking to level up
• ​Anyone curious about building or supporting a tech startup on a budget

​Key Takeaways

• ​Proven techniques to go from 0 to 1 with little capital
• ​How to fund your startup through customer revenue, partnerships, side gigs, and more
• ​Real-world examples from founders who’ve done it (including Nick himself)

​About the Host

​Nick Quain is the VP of Venture at Invest Ottawa, where he oversees all startup and growth programming. A founder himself, Nick bootstrapped much of his journey at CellWand, creators of the award-winning #TAXI service used over 20 million times across North America. Nick raised capital strategically—only when needed—and pioneered many of the bootstrapping tactics you’ll learn in this session, including:

• ​Building MVPs with partners
• ​Pre-selling to customers
• ​Leveraging sweat equity, vendor financing, and more

​📅 Event Details

​📍 7 Bayview Station Rd, The Training Room (& Virtual)
📆 May 1st, 10-12PM
💬 Register Now!

​⚡ Seats are limited—reserve yours now and start your startup journey with a Bootstrap advantage.