Ctrl V - Virtual Reality Arcade is the world's first, and largest, virtual reality arcade franchise system. Offering a one-of-a-kind, welcoming, and professional experience, we use top of the line equipment and a library of experiences that suit every desire and genre. The Ctrl V brand is the stamp of approval in VR, ensuring that virtual reality gaming is a premiere and memorable experience. Growing across multiple countries, Ctrl V actively expanding and looking for people that suit the DNA of a successful franchisee. If you're looking to become your own boss and own a small business then Ctrl V is the option for you. Plus... you don't go home smelling like burgers and fries at the end of the day.

Angela Coté Inc. (AC Inc.) is a top-tiered advisory firm specializing in franchising organizations. Creating a transformational change in the way companies conduct business, AC Inc. drives exponential growth in a way no one else does, or can.

RTG is a financial services company that focuses on making the financial component of running a business easier, accurate, and usable. RTG started with a focus in bookkeeping for franchise companies and has grown to add fractional financial strategy, foreign exchange services, and a variety of other highly demanded services.

Good Company Productions is a full-service music production company. We cover everything from artist booking and talent buying to full show production, audio, staging, etc. We focus on delivering the gift of music to local demographics and exposing new and upcoming artists. Our portfolio includes municipalities, custom corporate shows, public popup concerts, and even festivals, album release parties and a variety of outdoor events.

Robert Bruski and Angela Coté co-host a weekly podcast and youtube series touching on a variety of hot topics. They cover concepts relating to franchising, small business, mindset, and anything else that comes to their minds while ranting. A fun and lighthearted series that is informative, educational, and filled with excitement, Ang & Rob Rants is the best way to get your weekly dose of business and franchising.

A podcast focused on maintaining a healthy mindset and keeping yourself motivated. Robert Bruski co-hosts with, world champion, Sifu Zack George, on this weekly expedition down the path of hustle, grit, moxie, and growth!

The Founder Institute is an American business incubator, entrepreneur training and startup launch program that was founded in Palo Alto, California in 2009. Although based in Silicon Valley, The Founder Institute maintains chapters in over 180 cities and more than 65 different nations across the globe.

Innovate Inclusion is a not-for-profit that advocates for the success of underrepresented communities in technology and entrepreneurship. Our mission is to:• foster awareness around the importance of inclusive community engagement• advocate for the economic development and success of underrepresented communities• educate corporations, communities, and individuals by providing access to programs and services that support personal and professional growth.

oneROOF Youth Services is committed to providing for the safety, support and overall well-being of youth who are experiencing homelessness, and youth who are at-risk of homelessness, aged 12-25, in Waterloo Region.

Sometimes, while you’re running against the wind (both ways), wouldn’t it be nice to have a little “simple something” to make you smile. Something to keep you going. Something to hold your head up high for, and remember that your eye is on the prize. We started this apparel brand for, and by, startups to wear proudly and remind themselves that being a startup is not just a noun, but also an adjective. It may seem simple and silly but try it. Say it out load – “IAMSTARTUP”. It’s like an energy drink for your hustle. You work the way nobody will so that you can live the way nobody can.

Bruski & Turski Partners is a value investment asset management company that focuses on disciplined generalist investing with an understanding of the human condition and what creates great investment opportunities. All this while providing game-changing accessibility to all levels of clientele - something that has never been done before. This is made possible through understanding the workings of a value investment manager and exploiting opportunities for efficiency.

As executive producer, I am instrumental in the daily film and business operations of the studio as well as strategizing the next steps and movements of the company. I helped grow it from just an idea to the stage where the studio is now producing their first $1M budget short film using the proprietary Invisivision technology which is poised to take the film festival circuit by storm.

Invisivision was just an idea at the inception. Along with my co-founders, I was able to move it from a failed Kickstarter campaign to a concept that is making waves in Hollywood and on the verge of signing a series of large deals with the major industry film studios and film celebrities. Everything from business registration and shareholders agreements, to patent filings, to strategy runways, to business plans & valuation models, to product development and testing were within my realm. We've secured buy-in and letters of intent from major exhibitors, distributors, and studios; set up overseas manufacturing and a lean supply chain, and bootstrapped the entire process with minimal investment funding requirements.

Having been exposed to the operations of the major industry players in the buy-side Canadian investment world, I noticed a significant inefficiency in their investment analysis process that is costing them time, money, and potential compliance risk. As a result, I founded and designed a SaaS-based system on the Force.com platform, to alleviate this strain on investment management, and provide access to industry-leading social, economic, and financial datasets.

Reporting to the CFO, I was charged with the role of "Idea Generating Machine." I managed and developed proprietary internal/external projects as a result of my record for recognizing inefficiencies and conceiving and instituting improvements/overhauls. This extended into inter-disciplinary projects in systems, business, IT, marketing and corporate culture; spearheading and driving corporate innovations and system efficiency overhauls.- Revitalized corporate web presence, driving organic views up by 476% over 6 months.- Analyzed and consulted, as a member of the Client Relationship Management (CRM) software task-force, towards a successful implementation of Salesforce.com- Managed and collaborated, with external and internal cross-functional teams, a large server migration and repair project that eliminated considerable risk exposure and streamlined online marketing.- Assumed role as acting IT Manager to facilitate a large-scale technology project - a firm-wide system changeover (100 employees), the introduction of a VOIP telephony system, and the addition of A/V and connectivity equipment. This lead to a spin-off idea based on client connectivity.- Led back-office procedure and proficiency overhauls and conducted ad hoc company valuations.

Having been requested to join the department in order to save it from a variety of struggles, I mastered the discipline of U.S. client portfolio analysis & administration as a sole departmental specialist. Being an efficiency technician I significantly streamlined the process of transitioning / on-boarding accounts, conducting U.S. legal filings, processing contracts & transaction reconciliations, fee maintenance & invoicing, and statement verification & distribution.My accolades in client relationship management led to an open invitation being extended to my participation in a private series of client team seminars in order to assist the team in the perfection of their sales pitches.With this great success, my work-ethic extended into the research and analysis of value investing opportunities which subsequently resulted in the firm purchasing these assets for client portfolios.

I was hired as an experienced professional during a period when the company was in need of a game-changer. Eventually being the only member in a department typically requiring 5 staff, I streamlined their procedural efficiency, all while completing required tasks; weekly and monthly NAV accounting for more than 35 funds; daily monitoring of assets to ensure all valuations and corporate actions were accurate; spearheading annual audits and coordinating financial statement creation (including MRFPs) for client distributions; and trading of new currency forwards within funds and segregated accounts.Running a very liquid department required me to continuously train new & rotating employees. This led to the creation of an accounting and bookkeeping training course & "Lunch & Learn" series that included lecture notes, assignments, workable examples and a software suite. As a result, I eventually instigated a systems conversion that required me to learn and understand, as well as integrate with, trading & compliance. I had to resolve administrative issues and address ad hoc requests from administrators, traders, client groups, compliance managers, investment analysts, and clients.

Pivotr Mag was a literary work that catered to the small business and startup community. It put a heavy focus on ingenuity, innovation, and creativity. With articles written by entrepreneurs and for entrepreneurs, it captured the essence of what true startups are working towards in Waterloo Region.Having dealt with business development, client relations, advertising & distribution, and even writing and blogging, under my leadership, Pivotr Mag became profit-generating after the second issue (first non-test release).

ChooseYourThrill was the worlds first social network based around enthusiasts that share a passion for adrenaline and adventure. At the time, it boasted the most extensive database of adventure spots in Canada, with over 13,000 locations, all of which were user submitted and rated/ranked.Providing guidance and leadership for departments such as content creation, business development, client relations, and web growth, I had contributed to the creation of an online subculture that is now thriving and one of the fastest growing industries on the planet.

I was provided the opportunity to take on the position as a result of my exceptional work in other areas of the company. This led to me acquiring the skills and being recognized as an in-house resource in Bloomberg & Excel API integration. I processed corporate actions; uploaded results and adjusted for complex actions, including Mergers and Acquisitions, Rights Offerings; developed in-house valuation templates; employed pricing sources such as Advantage Data and Super Derivatives; allocated profits for in-depth funds with complex fund structures. I further developed my asset knowledge in exotic securities such as CFDs, CDX, Bank Debt, and OTC Options.

I inherited a series of disorganized funds (trades were missing, balances were out, and most journal entries were incorrectly booked), and within 3 months, without training, acquired the knowledge and organized the project into a fully-functioning state, significantly pleasing the client. This led to full-time fund accounting duties such as booking trades, subscription and redemption processing, accounting of month-end NAVs, cash reconciliations, and distribution of investor statements.My successes eventually promoted me to the role of analyst of risk and valuation, but not before being asked to train a flagship team for the opening of the brand new Indian offices, which lead to multiple efficiencies and subsequent corporate buyouts.

Having absolutely dominated the role of CSR (Customer Service Representative), and CRC (Customer Relations Coordinator), I was viewed to be a valuable asset as an FSR (Financial Service Representative) and was promoted through the three levels of employment at an unprecedented pace.Undertakings consisted of structuring client portfolios in order to meet investment objectives; sales of various retail-based investments, as well as general management responsibilities at the branch level. I became proficient in the knowledge of investment vehicles such as GICs and Mutual Funds.