The Romance vs Reality of Entrepreneurship

“The only thing that prepares you to run a business is running a business.” – Ben Horowitz.

What is an entrepreneur? One of many lessons learned from Jean’s fourteen-year journey as a passionate food entrepreneur and her ongoing fifteen-year small business coaching practice is that “entrepreneur” is not a job title. Join us for the first session of Entrepreneur in Residence (Newcome Focus), Jean Chow's, residency at the Fort York branch!
This session will include:

• Self-assessment – “Should I Be An Entrepreneur?”
• Reflection on your current passion level.
• Balancing the risks associated with entrepreneurial passion.

Come early to network from 6-6:30pm!

Presented by Jean Chow, TPL's Fall 2026 Newcomer Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) at Fort York branch.

Registration via TPL website: https://tpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6aaad5c6ca248a00291644a4
Drop-ins welcome until room capacity is reached.

Accessibility
Live or automated closed captioning, sign language interpretation, intervenor services, or attendant services are available upon request. Please submit your request at least 2 weeks in advance to: tpl.ca/accessibility-events.