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CEO of Pycap Stuart Browne Talking High Level VC Strategy - Podcaste: Journey with Christian D. Evans

11/21/2022

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Listen to Journey with Christian D Evans Podcast as he talks with 8 & 9 figure business owners, CEO's, TEDx Speakers, Investors, Private Equity/VC Firms & more. (Like Pascal Bachman, Nick Cavuoto, Vinnie Fisher, Cameron Herold) Listen as he discusses the in-depth structure of Scaling, Investing, Business Growth Strategies & Operating an 8 & 9 figure businesses --> what it truly takes that other people don't say. Listen & learn as Christian D Evans reveals the curtain behind the 1% of CEO's/Investors/Business Owners & their tactics.

- CEO of Pycap, a venture capital firm with 10 portfolio companies
- CFO/Co-founder of ChargerQuest, a leading electric vehicle infrastructure company
- Investment Committee Member of an ON Gov’t backed Fund with $350M in AUM
- Instructor for MBA, MFIN and BBA Courses at Canada's top ranking business schools (Schulich/YorkU and UofT)
- Featured Media: BloombergTV, BNN, Techvibes, Financial Post, Globe & Mail, Toronto Star, CVCA Magazine, ITBusiness.ca, CVCA Newsletter
Pycap is a Venture Capital firm with a Canadian Federal Government registered Startup Visa Designated Incubator.  Pycap provides financing and value creating solutions for early stage companies, administrative, investment and management services for venture capital and private equity investment vehicles, and educational courses for universities, incubators, events and conferences.
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ImmSeminars Event Features Stephen Green & Pycap CEO Stuart Browne 'Start Up Visa Processing'

11/17/2022

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Presenter/s: Catherine Sas KC (Moderator), Stuart Browne, and Stephen Green
Date: 23 November 2022
Time: noon - 2:00 pm Pacific
Location: webinar
Type: webinar and recording
Price: $50.00
CPD approval:
  • CICC 2 hours - 2 CPD hours applied for.
  • LSBC 2 hours - 2 CPD hours applied for - attendance to this course will provide you with 53 minutes of ethics and professional responsibility component for your BC Law Society reporting.
  • For Alberta lawyers, consider including this course as a CPD learning activity in your mandatory annual Continuing Professional Development Plan as required by the Law Society of Alberta. 
Outline: 
  • What is a Peer review?
  • Who are the parties to a Peer review? 
  • How to avoid a Peer review?
  • Preparation for a Peer review.
  • What is the role of counsel in a Peer review?
  • After the Peer review - what comes next?
  • Review of the Jurisprudence on SUV’s and peer reviews.
  • Q & A, Professionalism and Ethical Considerations
CICC Essential Competency mapping  
RCIC
1.3  Interprets Canadian immigration and refugee legislation, regulations and policies.
1.3.1 Interprets the relevant sections of the IRPA and IRPR, Citizenship Act and Citizenship Regulations.
3.2  Determines and locates current and reliable information and applicable law or policies that address the objectives of the research.
3.2.5 Locates the relevant leading cases that are binding and present similar issues and facts to the client's situation
6.1 Demonstrates and maintains competence in practice
6.1.2 Stays current and complies with legislation, regulation, professional standards, policies and guidelines.
 
Speakers:
Catherine Sas KC
Sas and Ing Immigration - Owner and Founder
Catherine has been providing a full range of immigration legal services for over 25 years and is recognized as a leading immigration practitioner by Lexpert and Best Lawyers in Canada. Catherine has been voted Best Immigration Lawyer in the Georgia Straight’s “Best of Vancouver” for many years.

Catherine is a member of the Canadian Bar Association, American Bar Association, American Immigration Lawyers Association, and International Bar Association. Catherine is the past National Chair of the Immigration Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association and is presently the Co-Vice Chair of the Immigration and Citizenship Committee of the International Bar Association. She is also registered as a Foreign Legal Consultant with the State Bar of California which enables her to better serve her American clientele in the film and television and digital media industries.

Catherine has been part of Team Canada and Team British Columbia trade missions to countries such as Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, China, Hong Kong, and the United States. She has participated in Continuing Legal Education seminars, appeared in parliamentary committees on immigration issues, and spoken at international conferences and symposiums. Catherine has worked extensively with clientele from around the world and travels frequently internationally to assist her clients with their Canadian immigration goals.

Stuart Browne
CEO of Pycap, a venture capital firm and incubator registered with the Canadian Federal Government as a Designated Organization for the Startup Visa Program.
CFO of ChargerQuest, Canada's leading EV infrastructure company.
Adjunct Professor at the Schulich School of Business, MBA and Master of Finance Programs.
Investment Committee Member of an Ontario Government backed fund with over $350M in Assets Under Management.
Stephen Green LLB
Stephen Green is one of the two Senior Partners at Green and Spiegel and is Certified as a Specialist in Immigration Law by The Law Society of Ontario. Stephen has been practicing immigration law for 30 years and has extensive experience in all areas of Canadian immigration. Stephen has been identified for many years as a leading practitioner in immigration law. Stephen is considered a subject matter expert in the field, frequently asked to speak as a panelist, moderator and lecturer. Stephen has held numerous prestigious positions in the immigration industry during his career.
Stephen’s expertise includes all areas of Canadian immigration law, specializing in corporate employee transfers, federal skilled worker applications, investor applications, work permits, and the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Stephen also leads the Investment and Entrepreneur Department at the firm, which assists experienced business people and high net worth individuals to invest in Canada to obtain Permanent Residence. Stephen also has particular expertise in CUSMA confirmation exemptions, work permit approvals for strategic, expert and key professional employees and high level executives.
Stephen’s clients range from the largest multinational corporations in the world to many start-up and entrepreneurial clients crossing all industries: IT, telecommunications, hospitality, transportation and consulting to name just a few. Stephen travels around the globe to speak to various business organizations and clients regarding Canadian immigration.
 
While speakers and topics are confirmed at the time of publication, sometimes things happen which are beyond the control of ImmSeminars. If that happens substitutions or cancellations to speaker/s and/or topic/s may be necessary. In those cases, ImmSeminars will advise all registrants by email as soon as possible. We will also update the ImmSeminars website. We appreciate your cooperation in these cases.
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Pycap presents 'Using Data for Venture Growth and Impact' at the Canadian Open Data Summit in Whitehorse, Yukon

11/8/2022

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On Nov. 8, 2022 Pycap CEO Stuart Browne conducted a presentation to the Open Data Summit in Whitehorse, Yukon. Stuart's presentation highlighted the importance and use of data access and analysis when making financial management decisions related to venture growth and investment.

The Canadian Open Data Summit (CODS), now evolving into the Canadian Open Data Society has been the annual event where the most pressing challenges facing the open data community are addressed on a national stage. Advocates from all sectors have come together to share best practices and local experiences, learn from top international experts, and grow the community strategically and collaboratively. 

CODS is one of a suite of strong open data events and organizations across Canada, all of which demonstrate that the Canadian Open community has been rapidly gaining momentum over the past year. Overlapping circles of passionate citizens across Canada meet regularly to create partnerships, among them advancing two exciting near-term deliverables:

the Open Hub, a web portal/clearinghouse for Open information in Canada, now in alpha, soon to be at http://ouropenhub.ca ; and 

a non-profit member-based entity to steer future CODS.

In addition, GO Open Data (the Ontario Open Data annual summit) is in its seventh year, there are efforts to federate open portals such as that in Niagara, and in May Canada hosted the Global Summit of the Open Government Partnership and many sister events.  These are exciting times for the open movement.

CODS has been and remains a grassroots, community-led event. It began in 2013 in British Columbia. The volunteer national organizing committee decided in 2019 to incorporate and co-found the Canadian Open Data Society.

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Pycap Featured at the 2022 Shenzhen Global Investment Promotion Conference

11/2/2022

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On November 2, 2022, Pycap was featured at the Canada Chapter of 2022 Shenzhen Global Investment Promotion Conference with a Keynote Speech provided by Pycap CEO Stuart Browne.

During his speech, Stuart discussed opportunities with Canada and Shenzhen with specific mention of the Startup Visa Program in providing an opportunity for Chinese entrepreneurs to immigrate to Canada as well as his rich experience in presenting Pycap's portfolio tech companies at investor roadshows in Shenzhen and other parts of China.

At the event, Stuart was also joined by Mr. Godwin Chan, York Regional Councillor/Deputy Mayor of City of Richmond Hill and Mr. Michael Chan, York Regional Councillor/Deputy Mayor of City of Markham who gave speeches about the benefits of their respective towns.

The Canada Chapter of 2022 Shenzhen Global Investment Promotion Conference was co-organized by SCI Innovation Centre and the North American Representative Office of Shenzhen. 
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The Canada Chapter states that Shenzhen, as an important trade and gateway to China, attaches great importance to economic, trade and technology cooperation with Canada and has decided to establish an economic and trade liaison office in Canada based on existing SCi Innovation platform to strengthen cooperation with Shenzhen and Canada.

This event launched the Shenzhen Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) in Canada and provided an opportunity for attendees to build connections with business partners, manufacturers and
investor in Shenzhen.
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Canada Chapter of 2022 Shenzhen Global Investment Promotion Conference is an annual conference and networking event, which promotes the City of Shenzhen and give Canadian companies with an international perspective the opportunity to share their success stories to the local Canadian audience and the relevant Shenzhen media.
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Pycap featured in BusinessTech - South Africa's largest News Website

10/9/2022

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Surprising trend for South Africans moving to Canada
BusinessTech

A surprising trend is emerging on the South African emigration scene: female entrepreneurs are leading the pack when it comes to business immigration applications.

According to Nicholas Avramis, a licensed Canadian immigration from Beaver Immigration, female business owners make up more than half of the applications for Canadian business visas.

“In the last two years, we have noticed that more and more inquiries and application filings are coming from South African females. They are leveraging their innovative ideas and talents to immigrate to Canada.”
According to Avramis, the only licensed Canadian consultant based in South Africa, Canada’s Start-Up Visa program is the go-to visa program for immigrant entrepreneurs; it is also ideal for female innovators.

Canada’s Start-up visa program is designed to attract immigrant entrepreneurs from around the world who have innovative business ideas, have the potential to create Canadian jobs and can compete on a global scale. Unlike most other investor programs, the Start-Up Visa program does not have a mandatory minimum investment obligation.

The Government of Canada is rather interested in the innovative idea that the immigrant entrepreneur wants to launch in Canada. With access to capital being a major constraint for most innovators, the Start-Up Visa takes this major hurdle out of the equation for entrepreneurs.

One such innovator is Dr Shanaz Khan from Cape Town, South Africa. With over 25 years of experience as a dentist, she was accepted into the Start-up Visa program earlier this year through the support of Pycap, a Canadian business incubator that is authorized to support immigrant entrepreneurs’ applications for permanent residency in Canada.

As a successful entrepreneur – owning and operating multiple dental practices in Cape Town – Dr. Khan wanted to focus her efforts on treating Airway-Centered Disorders (ACD) through the revolutionary practice known as airway dentistry.

Khan says, “I have had this idea to create a digital app that will allow health care professionals to collaboratively treat the cause of a patient’s maxillofacial problems, rather than just treating the symptoms through costly dental surgery.”

Stuart Browne, CEO of Pycap, will work with Khan to hatch her business innovation when she arrives in Toronto later this year with her entire family. “Our registered business incubator has welcomed several South African start-ups this year, with a number of them being female.

Beyond the fact that the South Africans we’ve met are hardworking and have a deep desire to succeed, their transition into Canada should be smooth as they seem to easily assimilate into our business culture.”
Pycap will provide Dr. Khan with hands-on support by offering marketing, technology, financial management, industry research, and guidance on accessing capital in Canada.

According to the most recent government statistics from Immigration, Refuge and Citizenship Canada(IRCC), between 2015 to 2021, the ratio between male versus female entrepreneurs admitted into the permanent residency program is close to equal.
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According to Avramis, this should not be a surprise as the Canadian federal government has a history of promoting female entrepreneurship. Avramis says, “when it comes to immigration as a whole, it is typically the female of the household who is pushing the matter for the family.

​https://businesstech.co.za/news/wealth/630377/surprising-trend-for-south-africans-moving-to-canada/

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Work Permit Approved for South African Drone Company - Pycap Startup Visa Program

10/7/2022

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Congratulations to Allan Grace of AeroPhysX, one of only three companies in the world that offers drone-based geophysics and geospatial technology.

Beaver Immigration worked with the AeroPhysX team to secure a letter of support and commitment certificate from Pycap, a Canadian designated organization.

​All three founders received their work permits and permanent residency through the Start-Up Visa program.
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Dental-Tech South African Entrepreneur at Pycap Startup Visa Program Awarded Work Permit

10/2/2022

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A surprising trend is emerging on the South African emigration scene: female entrepreneurs are leading the pack when it comes to business immigration applications. According to Nicholas Avramis, a licensed Canadian immigration from Beaver Immigration, female business owners make up more than half of the applications for Canadian business visas. 

“In the last two years we have noticed that more and more inquiries and application filings are coming from South African females. They are leveraging their innovative ideas and talents to immigrate to Canada.” According to Avramis, the only licensed Canadian consultant based in South Africa, Canada’s Start-Up Visa program is the go-to visa program for immigrant entrepreneurs as it is ideal for female innovators. 

Canada’s Start-up visa program is designed to attract immigrant entrepreneurs from around the world who have an innovative business idea, have the potential to create Canadian jobs and can compete on a global scale. Unlike most other investor programs, the Start-Up visa program does not have a mandatory minimum investment obligation. The Government of Canada is rather interested in the innovative idea that the immigrant entrepreneur wants to launch in Canada. With access to capital being a major constraint for most innovators, the Start-Up Visa takes this major hurdle out of the equation for entrepreneurs. 

One such innovator is Dr. Shanaz Khan from Cape Town, South Africa. With over 25 years of experience as a dentist, she was accepted into the Start-up Visa program earlier this year through the support of Pycap, a Canadian business incubator that is authorized to support immigrant entrepreneurs’ applications for permanent residency in Canada. 

As a successful entrepreneur - owning and operating multiple dental practices in Cape Town – Dr. Khan wanted to focus her efforts on treating Airway-Centered Disorders (ACD) through the revolutionary practice known as airway dentistry. Dr. Khan says, “I have had this idea to create a digital app that will allow health care professionals to collaboratively treat the cause of a patient’s maxillofacial problems, rather than just treating the symptoms through costly dental surgery. 

Mr. Stuart Browne, CEO of Pycap, will work with Dr. Khan to hatch her business innovation when she arrives in Toronto later this year with her entire family. “Our registered business incubator has welcomed several South African start-ups this year, with a number of them being female. Beyond the fact that the South Africans we've met are hardworking and have a deep desire to succeed, their transition into Canada should be smooth as they seem to easily assimilate into our business culture” Pycap will provide Dr. Khan with hands-on support by offering marketing, technology, financial management, industry research, and guidance on accessing capital in Canada. 
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According to the most recent government statistics from Immigration, Refuge and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), from between 2015 to 2021 the ratio between male versus female entrepreneurs admitted into the permanent residency program is close to equal. According to Avramis, this should not be a surprise as the Canadian federal government has a history of promoting female entrepreneurship. Avramis says, “when it comes to immigration as a whole, it is typically the female of the household who is pushing the matter for the family.”
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Pycap secures Permanent Residency for Zimbabwean Startup Founder and Family

8/7/2022

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Pycap's startup visa incubator client, founder of a logistics tech company from Zimbabwe, has been awarded Permanent Residency for him and his family.

Pycap, a venture capital firm and incubator is registered as a Designated Organization with the Canadian Federal Government of Canada for the Startup Visa Program. 

Visit www.pycap.com for more information.
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Pycap joins Green & Spiegel on Speaker Panel at the JSS Incubator Event in Noida India

6/11/2022

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Pycap CEO Stuart Browne joined Stephen Green, name partner of Green and Spiegel and business development manager Eren Sari for an event at the JSS Incubator in Noida India. The event called 'Start-ups and VC Funds in the Global Economy' focused on opportunities for Indian entrepreneurs to receive financing and immigrate to Canada through Pycap's Startup Visa Program.

JSS Academy of Technical Education Noida (JSSATEN) is one of the leading Technical Institutions in the National Capital Region in the State of Uttar Pradesh. Established in the year 1998 by JSS Mahavidyapeetha, Noida, the Institution has set bench marks every year, and grown into an Institution of Excellence in Technical Education. Located in the central part of NOIDA, JSSATEN has become a household name for its excellence in Discipline, Teaching, Training and Placement. Today, JSSATEN has total student strength of over 4000, who are mentored by more than 250 Faculty Members. The Campus has finest accommodation for girls and boys.
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Pycap presents at the Indo-Canadian Startups and Immigration Conference in Delhi

6/9/2022

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On June 9, Pycap CEO Stuart Browne joined Green & Spiegel name partner Stephen Green, Amrana LLP senior partner Amber Rana and legendary Bollywood filmmaker Boney Kapoor at the Indo-Canadian Startups and Immigration Conference 2022.

While at the event, which took place at le Meridien Hotel Conference Room in New Delhi, Stuart presented to an audience of over 400 attendees about opportunities in the Canadian economy, venture capital and the startup visa program.

Pycap is a venture capital firm and a startup visa incubator registered as a Designated Organization with the Federal Government of Canada.
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