Markham Starter Company Plus Program 2024 Cohort Showcase
Markham’s Starter Company Plus program seeks to help entrepreneurs start, expand or grow a small business in Markham by providing training, education and advisory services and an opportunity to be selected for grant funding of up to $5,000.00 including access to mentorship from local business leaders. We are delight to congratulate and showcase our 2024 cohort companies who successfully completed the program.
Learn more about the Starter Company Plus Program 2025 cohort here.
CN Floral Studio is a dynamic floral design studio located in Markham. Their mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy through the beauty of flowers by offering a variety of services, including hobby, wedding, fresh and silk flower workshops, and retail floral arrangements for daily use, weddings, events, and funerals.
Fractal Accounting proudly offers comprehensive and meticulously organized services, enabling clients to access their accounting software and financial information online.
GuoFengGuan Cultural Arts Center is a Markham-based cultural institution dedicated to the cross-pollination of art and culture through education and entertainment.
HealthyToDos is a health & rehab clinic located in the heart of Markham, ON. The clinic's key differentiator is the TriHealth model, which emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration. At HealthyToDos, the clinicians work closely together, coordinated by a dedicated case coordinator, to ensure that every aspect of our clients' health and well-being is managed seamlessly.
Hyperr Energy is a forward-thinking EV charger manufacturing and network company committed to advancing electric vehicle (EV) adoption and energy management solutions across Canada and the United States.
Liv Metta is a Markham, Ontario-based brand specializing in handcrafted, vegan, and natural skincare products.
Lulla Jewellery is a premium online boutique that specializes in high-quality pearl jewelry. They offer a range of products, including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and custom-designed pieces.
Minibulls is committed to enhancing the lives of parents and their infants through expertly crafted baby blankets made from 100% cotton. Our focus is on delivering products that offer unparalleled comfort, safety, and sustainability.
Nuria Scientific Inc. is a pioneering company in the textile recycling industry, dedicated to transforming waste textiles into high-quality, sustainable materials.
Speedy Golf is offering indoor golf simulator practice and provides all year 24/7 automated golf experience.
Synchroni is developing a technology that measures both brain and cardiovascular activity, providing athletes with valuable insights into their mental and physical performance.
Tails Farewell is a startup venture of a pet memorial service dedicated to providing compassionate and premium-quality aftercare solutions for pet owners facing the challenging moment of losing their beloved companions.
vBookkeep Inc. is a cutting-edge financial technology company dedicated to revolutionizing the bookkeeping industry through AI-powered automation. vBookkeep focuses on providing innovative, efficient, and user-friendly bookkeeping solutions specifically tailored for self-employed individuals and SMBs across Canada.
VL Law Firm, the founder Vivian Leung has experience in practicing law for 20 years. The law firm handles a wide range of issues involving family laws, civil litigation, corporate and commercial laws, real estate and will and estate planning.
Markham Starter Company Plus Program 2024 Mentors
Igor Klibanov is the author of 16 books on exercise and nutrition, including 6 Amazon bestsellers. As well, he is the CEO and founder of a Markham-based personal training company, Fitness Solutions Plus. Together with his team of personal trainers, they specialize in using targeted fitness and nutrition programs to improve chronic conditions, like high blood pressure, PCOS, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and arthritis.
Drawing on over 25 years real-world experience, Stephan has a deep understanding of the challenges facing Business today. Prior to founding BizMetrics, a Marketing & Business Development Consultancy, he has held senior marketing and business development roles with Sony, Wolters Kluwer, FujiFilm as well as Professional Firms in both B2B and B2C spaces. Stephan holds a specialist BA in Economics, Commerce and Political Science from University of Toronto.
Radhika Kapoor
Radhika Kapoor is the Founder & Creative Director at Moon Rabbit Strategy, a branding-first creative agency that helps organizations impactfully tell their stories and scale up. With over 15 years of experience, Radhika is an expert in creating robust brands and marketing campaigns. She loves working with individuals and organizations innately driven to create a positive impact in the community. Radhika works with businesses across sectors including, but not limited to retail, food, IT, healthcare, education, non-profit, finance & tourism. Radhika is a trusted mentor, subject matter expert and fractional executive with several organizations and non-profits including business accelerators and community centres.