<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Entrepreneurship Collective]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entrepreneurship Collective]]></description><link>https://www.entrepreneurshipcollective.ca/impact</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:41:25 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.entrepreneurshipcollective.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Anshita Pandey is Closing the Gap in Emotional Wellness ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In any given year, one in five Canadians will experience a mental health issue—but almost 50% of them will not be able to access the help they need. The reasons vary, from the stigma of seeking out help to difficulty finding a mental health professional. It is a sobering statistic, one that Anshita Pandey has experienced firsthand.  Anshita is the founder of Helprr, a platform that helps guide people through emotional challenges and provide preventative wellness guidance. But becoming a...]]></description><link>https://www.entrepreneurshipcollective.ca/post/anshita-pandey-is-closing-the-gap-in-emotional-wellness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a024b0048aeb3fcb23e04e9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:34:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d868d7_f57c998f0be54ee58359cfe7281dbc49~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rmastnak</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prevasum is Working to Stop Car Thefts Before They Happen ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 47,000 vehicles were reported stolen in Canada in 2025. While that number represents an 18% decrease in thefts from the prior year, auto thefts are still up 371% compared to the last decade. Vehicle thefts affect more than the owner. Drivers across Canada have seen Insurance rates increase by an average of $130 annually. Some insurers are even adding surcharges of $500 or more for high-risk vehicles like SUVs. Preventing vehicle theft is an increasingly crowded market, with solutions...]]></description><link>https://www.entrepreneurshipcollective.ca/post/prevasum-is-working-to-stop-car-thefts-before-they-happen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb4ffff97c52037564dc1a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:31:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d868d7_fd091690497040c1a60170810ee8c423~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rmastnak</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Sam Campbell Traded Fulltime Work for a Freelance Dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[After ten years of working as a software developer, Conestoga College graduate Sam Campbell found herself at a career crossroads.  The fast-paced, post-pandemic tech job market had started to slow, and Sam’s role was cut in a round of layoffs. She spent eight months searching for a full-time role before seeking the help of a career coach. It was the start of a conversation that would change her path to a destination she hadn’t considered before. “My career coach worked with me to explore...]]></description><link>https://www.entrepreneurshipcollective.ca/post/why-sam-campbell-traded-fulltime-work-for-a-freelance-dream</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb4df26d919e5ce872e9b1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:22:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d868d7_ba669337aacd4b6bb29cafac63d39c2a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rmastnak</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How David Dinh Found Creative Freedom in Freelancing ]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Dinh’s career started with a truly ‘out of the frying pan and into the fire’ experience. David graduated from Conestoga College’s Graphic Design program in 2019 and quickly found work as a junior designer in a print shop. He found the work engaging and he was able to put what he learned in the classroom into real-world projects. Then a few months later, the world changed and David found himself working remotely and adapting from print to digital design. He didn’t mind the transition,...]]></description><link>https://www.entrepreneurshipcollective.ca/post/how-david-dinh-found-creative-freedom-in-freelancing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb46365caf4ed272bfc50a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:49:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d868d7_2c83b76a7f454c26a48cf3f63868669a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rmastnak</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Million Reasons to Celebrate: Conestoga's Gig Marketplace Hits Historic Milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s said that the first million is the hardest. If that’s true, then the creative freelancers of the Conestoga Entrepreneurship Collective’s Gig Marketplace have cleared the biggest hurdle — and they’re just getting started. The Gig Marketplace recently surpassed $1 million in provided services, a milestone that validates what the program has been building since its launch in October 2021. The Gig Marketplace was designed to be a trusted, curated platform to connect vetted freelance talent...]]></description><link>https://www.entrepreneurshipcollective.ca/post/a-million-reasons-to-celebrate-conestoga-s-gig-marketplace-hits-historic-milestone</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f8b276356085c6404f64e1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:54:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d868d7_65ebebb5f6854e1497b1d4ac032c4285~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_629,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rmastnak</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Dylan Glass Turned a Farmer's Side Project into a Startup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entrepreneurial journeys can start virtually anywhere, from factory floors to college classrooms. But while their origins vary, the spark is always the same—finding a problem that needs solving. For Dylan Glass (Bachelor of Computer Science ‘27), the spark came while working on a farm. Dylan was introduced to farming while studying in the University of Guelph’s plant science program. After graduating with a degree in botany, Dylan started working as a farm manager at Nith Valley Organics in...]]></description><link>https://www.entrepreneurshipcollective.ca/post/how-dylan-glass-turned-a-farmer-sside-project-into-a-startup</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e4f74d8e63193b95d079ba</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:44:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c51e33_1324ab4a2dec45578e543503f8efee9a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rmastnak</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>