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Fellowship Academy
Skip the MBA. In 8 weeks, build the skills and connections startups actually need.

Key details
4 Days In Person + 6 Weeks Online Training: A 60-hour shortcut to Canada’s startup world.
Status
Indicate your interest for our 2026 cohort
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8 week course
Where
Hybrid in Vancouver, BC
Who
Startup-curious young Canadians
Cost
$650
Benefits
Break into startups—no coding, no co-founder, no BS.
In just 8 weeks, build the skills, mindset, and network that make startups say yes.
Speakers & Mentors
Here's just a selection of the lineup:
Jei So
Jason Yee
Brittany Danishevsky
James Muhato
Brian McCain
Tolu Aibana
Catherine Perna
Jessica Kim
Jocelyn Courneya
A Network that Opens Doors
Your gateway to 500+ founders, changemakers, and innovators shaping Canada’s startup scene.
Alumni now work at companies like
A Deeper Dive
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4 Day In-Person Camp. 2 x 2-week Actionable Sprints. 2 week Acceleration Series
In-Person Camp
Tired of courses that teach theory you’ll never use? Our four-day camp puts you in the role of a startup team member, solving real challenges and building the skills employers want right now.
Plus — In a world where AI is everywhere, Day 3 shows you how to stand out: by pairing technical skills with human judgment. You’ll learn how to solve problems faster, take decisive action, and make values-driven choices about when and how to use AI.
6 Weeks, Virtual Sprints & Acceleration Series
Matthew McConaughey once said, "I need something to look up to, something to look forward to, and someone to chase." VFC provides all three.

Carr Norton , 2021 Alum
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