
About us
Ready to launch a new venture? Expanding your current business or model? Want to be your own boss?
Your business is our business. We provide province-wide entrepreneurship support.
At YES Employment + Entrepreneurship, we are dedicated to helping you and your business succeed! Our Entrepreneurship services are opened to individuals of any age, whether you're in the startup or growth phase of your business. If you need sales and marketing advice or have questions about financing options and resources, our coaching, workshops, and seminars are designed to give you the information you need to take your business idea to the next level.
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Upcoming events
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Registering Your Business
YES, 666 Sherbrooke St. W., 7th Floor, Montreal, QC, CAFree Workshop
In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link. RSVPing through meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.
What are the benefits of registering your business? What is required to register in Quebec?
We will show you step-by-step how to register your business with the Quebec government, providing a legal framework to help you through the process.
You will also learn about the benefits of registering your startup and the different legal structures, so you can decide which one is right for your business.
Speaker: Jessica Ling, Legal Information Officer
Pre-registration is required.
In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link. RSVPing through meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.
This workshop is available in person as well as an online, live-streaming webinar.
If you registered for the in-person workshop, please arrive at the YES office, located at 666 Sherbrooke Street West, 7th floor, 15–30 minutes before the workshop begins.
For online participants, you will receive an email with login instructions a few hours before the workshop starts. If you don’t see the email one hour before the start time, please check your Spam or Junk folder.
7 attendees- CA$20.00

Engineering Your Product-Market Fit and Go-to-Market
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Pour pouvoir participer, vous devez vous inscrire à l’avance en utilisant ce lien. Confirmer votre présence sur Meetup ne vous donnera pas accès à cet atelier.
Trouver le bon problème à résoudre n’est qu’un point de départ.
Dans l’environnement actuel propulsé par l’IA, la réussite repose sur l’atteinte d’un Product-Market Fit prévisible et sur l’exécution d’une stratégie de Go-to-Market ciblée et agressive. Cette séance propose un cadre mesurable permettant aux fondateur·rice·s d’échapper au piège de la commoditisation de l’IA et de générer une traction réelle.
Lors de cet atelier, vous apprendrez à :
· Concevoir le PMF au lieu de le deviner.
· Construire une stratégie GTM qui soutient la spécialisation et la mise à l’échelle.
· Aligner les décisions relatives au produit, aux ventes et à la croissance dès le début.Conférencier·ère·s
Fred Rouhani (Conseiller commercial, YES)
Mahsa Rezaei (Fondatrice et PDG, MamaNest - iNest, AI Upskilling Solution)
Lin Sok (Fondatrice et PDG, Owni)🌐 À propos de « Startup Creation, Rewritten »
« Startup Creation, Rewritten » est une série de conférences en trois volets qui explore comment la nouvelle génération de startups à fort impact se construit dans un monde propulsé par l’IA.
Alors que de petites équipes avancent plus vite et que les avantages traditionnels disparaissent, cette série met en lumière ce qui compte vraiment aujourd’hui : la défensibilité, la spécialisation et une exécution rigoureuse.
Vous repartirez avec des cadres pratiques, des études de cas concrètes et des outils décisionnels immédiatement applicables.
🔔 L’inscription est obligatoire.
📍 Atelier en ligne présenté en anglais.
💲 Tarif réduit grâce à nos bailleurs de fonds et partenaires.*****
The most successful AI startups aren’t building broad tools — they’re becoming essential intelligence partners for very specific markets.This workshop explores how vertical and hyper-specialized AI companies attract funding, scale faster, and defend their position by solving high-value, domain-specific problems.
You’ll learn how to:
• Identify high-value niches investors care about
• Use infrastructure and specialization as a competitive advantage
• Position your startup for funding or sustainable revenue growthSpeakers:
Fred Rouhani (Business Advisor, YES)
Ana Palacio Vélez (Founder, Hannai: AI & Economic Integration)
Parisa Golchoubian (Founder & CEO, Retide Labs)🌐 About Startup Creation, Rewritten
Startup Creation, Rewritten is a three‑part speaker series on how the next generation of high‑impact startups is being built in an AI‑driven world.With smaller teams moving faster and traditional advantages disappearing, this series focuses on what actually matters now:
defensibility, specialization, and sharp execution.
You’ll leave with practical frameworks, real founder case studies, and decision‑ready tools you can use immediately.RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.
In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link.Available in English and as an online, live-streaming webinar.
Once you register for the online workshop, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in. If you haven’t received the email an hour before the workshop starts, please check your Spam/Junk folder.
This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.
1 attendee 
Maximize Your Revenue Potential
·OnlineOnlineFree Workshop.
To attend, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.Are you aware of 26 revenue models?
Immerse yourself in an exclusive workshop tailored for entrepreneurs and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their revenue horizons. Once inside, you’ll gain in-depth insights into 26 different revenue models, arming yourself with strategic knowledge to strengthen the financial foundations of your business.
This workshop is designed to demystify these diverse revenue models, empowering you with the knowledge and strategic prowess needed to make informed decisions and jump-start your business, while strengthening its financial core.
From subscription-based structures to affiliate marketing, contract manufacturing methodologies and beyond, this workshop serves as a blueprint for creating and optimizing revenue streams.
Your journey towards maximizing your revenue starts right here.
Please Note: This workshop is available as an online, live-streaming webinar.
Pre-registration is required.
Maximize your revenue, and maximize your success! Register for this workshop and equip yourself with the tools you need to make informed decisions!
In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.Please note: This workshop is available online.
Once you register for the online workshop, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in. If you haven’t received the email an hour before the workshop starts, please check your Spam/Junk folder.
2 attendees- CA$20.00

Crafting Content with Purpose: How To Create Value & Build An Audience
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Pour assister à cet atelier, vous devez vous inscrire à l’avance en utilisant ce lien. Confirmer votre présence sur Meetup ne vous donnera pas accès à l’atelier.
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Créez du contenu engageant qui connecte vraiment avec votre public !
Joignez-vous à nous le mardi 28 avril pour un webinaire inspirant animé par Marlee Rabin, spécialiste en aménagement intérieur pour l’aviation privée chez Maison Lipari, dont les vidéos TikTok virales cumulent plus de 15 millions de vues.Pourquoi cet atelier est important
Dans un monde numérique qui défile à toute vitesse, capter l’attention est un véritable défi.
Cet atelier vous montrera comment utiliser la vidéo courte pour créer des connexions authentiques et durables avec votre audience.
Vous apprendrez à bâtir la confiance, à offrir une réelle valeur et à créer un contenu qui parle directement à votre public cible.Ce que vous apprendrez
• Comment créer du contenu vidéo court à forte valeur ajoutée
• Des techniques pour instaurer la confiance et maintenir l’intérêt
• Des stratégies pour relier votre contenu à vos objectifs d’affaires
• Des conseils tirés de l’expérience de Marlee dans la création de vidéos viralesÀ qui s’adresse cette formation
Aux propriétaires d’entreprise, professionnel·le·s de la création et entrepreneur·e·s souhaitant concevoir du contenu stratégique, authentique et performant.Détails de l’événement
Date : Mardi 28 avril
Format : Webinaire en ligne (en anglais)
Conférencière : Marlee Rabin – Maison LipariPourquoi ne pas manquer cette occasion
Cette session va bien au-delà de la simple publication de contenu.
Vous apprendrez à concevoir des vidéos engageantes, percutantes et capables de bâtir une communauté fidèle qui fait confiance à votre message.Conférencière : Marlee Rabin, spécialiste des intérieurs en aviation privée @ Maison Lipari
L’inscription préalable est obligatoire. Cet atelier est offert en anglais et en ligne.
Une fois inscrit, vous recevrez un courriel avec les instructions pour vous connecter. Si vous n’avez pas reçu le courriel une heure avant le début de l’atelier, vérifiez votre dossier de courrier indésirable.
Ces frais d’inscription abordables sont rendus possibles grâce au soutien de nos généreux bailleurs de fonds et partenaires.******
Create Content That Connects — Build Trust & Engage Your Audience
Join us on Tuesday, April 28 for an inspiring online seminar with Marlee Rabin, Private Aviation Interior Specialist at Maison Lipari, whose viral TikTok videos have earned over 15 million views.
Why This Workshop Matters
In today’s fast-paced digital world, capturing attention is tougher than ever.
This workshop will teach you how to use short-form video to create meaningful connections with your audience.
Learn how to build trust, share real value, and craft content that speaks directly to the people you want to reach.What You’ll Learn
• How to create short-form video content that delivers genuine value
• Techniques to build trust and keep viewers engaged
• Strategies to align your content with your business goals
• Insider tips from Marlee’s viral TikTok experienceWho Should Attend
Business owners, creative professionals, and entrepreneurs looking for practical strategies to create impactful, growth‑driving content.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, April 28
Format: Online seminar (in English)
Speaker: Marlee Rabin – Maison LipariWhy You Shouldn’t Miss This
This session will help you move beyond posting content “just because.” Learn how to craft videos that engage, resonate, and build a loyal, trusting audience.
Speaker: Marlee Rabin, Private Aviation Interior Specialist @ Maison Lipari
Pre-registration is required.
This workshop is available online and is presented in English.In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link. RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.
Once you have registered for the online workshop, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours prior to the start time of the workshop.
This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.
1 attendee
Past events
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