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What is the Ignition Program:
The Ignition Program offers post-secondary students a 10-week program that gives access to training, mentorship, resources, ecosystem connections; and honorariums to support personal and business development. Students will be awarded $10 for each session they engage with!
What’s in this session:
A great idea is only as powerful as your ability to communicate it. In this interactive workshop, student entrepreneurs will learn the fundamentals of crafting a clear, compelling pitch that captures attention and inspires action. Participants will explore how to structure a strong pitch, tailor their message to different audiences and confidently communicate their venture's value—whether they're speaking to judges, investors, mentors, or potential customers. Through practical tips and hands-on exercises, students will leave with strategies they can immediately apply to their next pitch.
Speaker's Bio:
Kayla Sousa is the Programs Lead with ICUBE at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM). In her role, she supports early-stage entrepreneurs in overcoming challenges and accessing meaningful supports to help them in their start-up journeys. Prior to her work with ICUBE, Kayla worked in the Office of the Dean at UTM. There, she assisted faculty across campus to develop paid Work-Integrated Learning programming for students. In addition, she has experience in career development, supporting youth seeking mentorship and job opportunities. Outside of post-secondary work, Kayla has worked independently in psychometric consulting and crisis counselling, which aligns with her graduate degree and training in Counselling and Psychotherapy from OISE, U of T. Presently, Kayla continues to organize wellness retreats throughout the GTA and she is a strong advocate for mental health, professional development, and youth empowerment.
Zoom link will be provided after registration to the Ignition Program
