SETSI - INTERVIEW WITH MONA-LISA PROSPER | DIRECTOR, BLACK ENTREPRENEURS OF FUTURPRENEUR скачать в хорошем качестве

SETSI - INTERVIEW WITH MONA-LISA PROSPER | DIRECTOR, BLACK ENTREPRENEURS OF FUTURPRENEUR

Mona-Lisa Prosper is the Director, Black Entrepreneurs at Futurpreneur – a culmination of a multifaceted career that’s spanned a broad variety of fields and disciplines. Over the past decade, Prosper has garnered experience in the fields of law, entrepreneurship, economic development and talent acquisition, working with everyone from tech firms to fashion designers. Along the way, she developed an unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion. As part of the role, Prosper spearheads the Black Entrepreneur Startup Program (BESP), an initiative funded by RBC with additional loan financing from BDC. The program is a tailored version of Futurpreneur’s Start-Up Program, which has supported thousands of entrepreneurs across Canada. The just-announced BESP offers up to $60,000 in financing, plus expert mentorship and resources, to Black aspiring entrepreneurs aged 18-39 across Canada. A native of Montreal, Prosper began her career in law and is still a member of the Quebec bar. Supporting entrepreneurs became a focus right out of the gate for Prosper; her first venture out of school was Propulsio 360, a law firm aimed at helping aspiring small business owners navigate the legal landscape. The firm, which Prosper co-founded, helped entrepreneurs at a variety of stages, from businesses still in the idea phase to those equipped with a plan and ready to put it in motion. While still at Propulsio 360, she recognized the valuable support that Futurpreneur offers to young entrepreneurs and referred a number of aspiring business owners to the organization.