Be a part of an enterprising community
Entrepreneurship is a relentless learning curve. It’s the non-stop express through unfamiliar territory and out-of-left-field challenges. We created IO Flex to give founders and business leaders access to Early-Stage Advisors, cost-saving start-up perks, and a network of like-minded peers.
IO Flex is flexible to meet your needs when you need it most – giving you the key to a select roster of the best business resources for every phase of your business.
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This free IO program has proven to be a valuable business partner for companies like Crank to help us achieve our HR goals as the company scales up.
We are fortunate to be able to engage with passionate and authentic subject matter experts on topics such as talent management, strategic HR, employee engagement and team leadership.
We are so very proud of what we have been able to achieve with the help of the team of Advisors; including, an improved five-year plan and investment readiness, a well-articulated strategy for growth, and an effective quarterly business review process.
The access to a variety of Advisors… has made a significant impact on both my professional success and that of the company.
Ottawa’s busiest boot camp for early stage startups
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What you get
Great company
Connect with other founders and business experts via Slack channels, peer-meets-peer events, and virtual and in-person presentations and discussions curated by tech-business gurus.
Perk up
Reduce your startup expenses with healthy and helpful discounts on business essential software and services, including legal, finance, accounting, equity management, insurance, sales, marketing, project management, and web design.
You set the pace
Founders are the busiest people we know. Which is why IO Flex works for you. You decide the moments of engagement based on your needs and availability, so you can focus getting the work done and build out your enterprise.
Is IO Flex a fit for me?
IO Flex gives you the key to a select roster of the best business resources for every phase of your business. You should apply if you meet at least one of the following requirements:
Are a graduate of IO Ignition
Have demonstrated traction
Are looking for a self-driven
approach to growing your company
Are an experienced founder
(this is not your first tech venture)
You’re in good company
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Our Supporting Partners
We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. Nous reconnaissons l’appui du gouvernement du Canada à travers l’Agence fédérale de développementéconomique pour le Sud de l’Ontario.
Proud Premier Sponsor of Invest Ottawa
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