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EY Entrepreneurs Access Network
Canada is home to a powerful network of entrepreneurs, but one that needs more diversity. Underrepresented groups don’t fall short on good ideas – they simply face greater barriers to growth. The EY Entrepreneurs Access Network is a business accelerator program helping Black and Indigenous leaders bridge the disparity gap and soar to new heights.
Companies owned by underrepresented groups contribute greatly to Canada’s economy and capital markets. However, many face challenges in accessing funding, capital, and connections. Through the Entrepreneurs Access Network, participants can leverage EY knowledge, tools, and professionals, and build a strong support community to grow successfully and sustainably.
Entrepreneurship by the numbers
Approximately
entrepreneurs in Canada
In 2018
Canadians started a business
Only approximately
businesses of significant scale are Black owned in Canada
Only
of businesses are owned by Indigenous People
About the program
The EY Entrepreneurs Access Network is designed to support underrepresented communities such as Black, and Indigenous entrepreneurs through seven tried-and-tested drivers of growth: people, technology, operations, customer, finance, transactions and risk.
The program aims to address the disparity gap by combining a curated, one-year educational curriculum for CEOs of private, for-profit organizations with coaching and networking opportunities. Participants are paired with an EY Relationship Ambassador for 1:1 coaching to help guide them through their growth journey.
Building an exceptional entrepreneurial ecosystem starts with inclusivity.
The pandemic exposed many of our world’s inequalities. We saw a decline in businesses owned by underrepresented groups, which were already three times more likely to close their doors. Today, we have an opportunity to enhance Canada’s competitiveness and drive economic impact by paving the way for entrepreneurship for all.
Canada’s minority-owned companies contribute greatly to our economy, but struggle with barriers to funding, capital and connections. Our Network lifts these entrepreneurs up and drives economic impact, while laying the foundation for entrepreneurship for all.
Download a printable
EY Entrepreneurs Access Network program brochure
The team
Chris Gordon
Partner,
National Leader People
Advisory Services Tax
+1 416 943 2544
christopher.d.gordon@ca.ey.com
Daniel Baer, FCPA, FCA
Partner,
Assurance Leader for
Consumer Products and Retail
+1 514 879 2603
daniel.a.baer@ca.ey.com
Myriam Gafarou
Partner,
Consulting
+1 416 941 7786
myriam.gafarou@ca.ey.com
Josée Rioux (Joe)
Assistant Director,
EY Entrepreneurship Programs
+1 514 874 4471
josee.rioux@ca.ey.com