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With a background in International Development, impact investing, small business development and extensive experience as a gender and impact measurement expert in Canada and globally, Joanne’s passion for understanding and serving small business communities drives her work at Futurpreneur. Joanne joined the Futurpreneur Canada in team in 2014. Futurpreneur’s mission is to provide early-stage financing, mentorship and other resources to help aspiring entrepreneurs age 18-39 launch successful businesses that contribute to sustainable economic development in their communities and for Canada. Joanne’s role initially was to explore opportunities to support more rural, remote and Indigenous young entrepreneurs in Northern B.C. In 2019, Futurpreneur was able to build on this experience and develop and launch a national program to reach and serve Indigenous young entrepreneurs across Canada.