We recently sat down with Alicia Richins, Climate Justice Advocate and expert in ecological economics and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to explore how climate justice in Canada intersects with business, equity, and innovation. Her insights reveal not...
We recently sat down with Keith Taylor, Executive Director of the DUCA Impact Lab, to explore how their innovative approach to impact financing in Canada is transforming access to fair banking and reshaping what financial equity looks like. Here are the key takeaways...
At ACBN, our work is rooted in the proverb “I am because we are.” Collaboration, collective power, and community investment are at the heart of building lasting impact. We recently sat down with Andre Beaudry, Founder of Velocity Collaboration and a veteran of...
At ACBN, we stand on the African principle Ubuntu “I am because we are.” Our mission is to mobilize ecosystems through authentic conversations with thought leaders shaping the future of business. We recently sat down with Foster Akugri—Head of Innovation at Old Mutual...
At ACBN, our foundation is the proverb “I am because we are.” We believe in ecosystem mobilization—sharing knowledge, uncovering challenges, and building pathways to collective success. We recently sat down with Heather Simpson, Founder of S4G and a consultant...
Why a mission statement matters for Black founders For Black entrepreneurs, clarity is both protection and power. because capital can take longer and networks may be thinner, a concise mission helps you focus energy, attract aligned partners, and say no to...
Small Business Month Series: Day 1 — Core Values for Small Business Welcome to the series ACBN Canada and Empowered 4x have teamed up for a 24-day sprint to help you start strong or tune up what you’ve already built. Day 1 set the foundation with facilitator...
At ACBN, we live by the principle I am because we are. That philosophy calls us to build together, share knowledge, and create systems where Black and racialized entrepreneurs can thrive. We recently connected with Alfred Bergeson, Founder and CEO of Tribe Network, to...
At ACBN, we hold firm to the principle I am because we are. That means looking beyond short-term fixes and investing in solutions that build collective strength for generations. This week, we sat down with Graham Singh, CEO of the Trinity Centres Foundation, to...
At ACBN, we believe in the proverb I am because we are. That philosophy drives our commitment to mobilizing ecosystems through shared knowledge and collaboration. We recently sat down with Louise Adongo, Executive Director of Inspire Communities in Nova Scotia, to...