{"id":138757,"date":"2026-06-30T15:19:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T19:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.investottawa.ca\/eventbrite-event\/validating-your-business-concept-cash-flow-meets-startup-canvas-virtual-14\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T15:19:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T19:19:11","slug":"validating-your-business-concept-cash-flow-meets-startup-canvas-virtual-14","status":"publish","type":"eventbrite_events","link":"https:\/\/www.investottawa.ca\/fr\/eventbrite-event\/validating-your-business-concept-cash-flow-meets-startup-canvas-virtual-14\/","title":{"rendered":"Validating Your Business Concept :Cash Flow Meets Startup Canvas (Virtual)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For entrepreneurs at the idea stage of starting their business<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Note: This event page is for the <strong><strong>virtual<\/strong><\/strong> option of our hybrid model. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/validating-your-business-conceptcash-flow-meets-startup-canvas-in-person-tickets-1992768105046?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\" title=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/validating-your-business-conceptcash-flow-meets-startup-canvas-in-person-tickets-1992768105046?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\" target=\"_blank\" data-msys-clicktrack=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Click here to to to the in-person event page.<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>About this workshop:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have a great idea, but aren\u2019t sure if it could become a great business?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This interactive 75-minute session is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who are ready to explore whether their idea has the potential to become a successful venture. Whether you&rsquo;re at the very beginning of your entrepreneurial journey or re-evaluating an existing concept, this webinar will help you take a critical first step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>What You&rsquo;ll Learn:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n\t<li><strong><strong>Assessing Your Business Idea: <\/strong><\/strong>Learn how to evaluate your idea through key questions that entrepreneurs should ask before launching. We&rsquo;ll discuss factors such as customer needs, value proposition, market fit, and feasibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\t<li><strong><strong>Introduction to the Lean Startup Canvas: <\/strong><\/strong>You\u2019ll be introduced to the Lean Startup Canvas &#8211; a powerful, one-page tool designed to help you visually map out the key components of your business model. We\u2019ll guide you through each section, helping you start validating your idea right away.<\/li>\n\n\n\t<li><strong><strong>Understanding Basic Cash Flow: <\/strong><\/strong>Finances are critical, especially in the early stages of a business. We\u2019ll walk you through a simple cash flow projection tool to help you understand your potential income, expenses, and financial runway. cash flow template will be provided to all attendees for ongoing use.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Who Should Attend:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n\t<li>Individuals with a new business idea they\u2019d like to explore<\/li>\n\n\n\t<li>Early-stage entrepreneurs seeking validation tools<\/li>\n\n\n\t<li>Anyone considering self-employment or launching a small business<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>What You\u2019ll Leave With:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n\t<li>A solid understanding of what makes an idea viable<\/li>\n\n\n\t<li>A draft version of your Lean Startup Canvas<\/li>\n\n\n\t<li>A cash flow worksheet tailored to small businesses<\/li>\n\n\n\t<li>Greater confidence in deciding whether to move forward<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/strong> All attendees will be receiving a copy of the lean startup canvas &amp; cash flow worksheet (with formulas pre-saved) live through chat during the session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>About the speaker:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paula Hopkins is a passionate entrepreneurship advocate. 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