Sometimes you just need a quick 60 second clip with a valuable lesson from Samantha Mckenna! The PORCH Potluck is on Friday. Don't miss it!
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Grab a coffee or tea ☕, head to a PORCH💚, and catch up with us. 

37th Edition | August 2024

 

*Some links and information in this newsletter are applicable to PORCH members only*

Introducing #PORCHshorts

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#PORCHshorts are weekly clips with valuable takeaways and insights from the incredible speakers brought in every week for the PORCH Talks.
 
The full recordings will continue to be posted on the PORCH Hub, but sometimes you just need a quick 30-60 second clip with valuable lessons from Samantha Mckenna.
 
The shorts will include insights and lessons from people like Jen Allen-Knuth, Asad Zaman, Ravi Rajani, Will Allred, and many more!
 
Where can you find these?
  • We will be posting some clips across our socials – mainly our YouTube so be sure to subscribe (click here for all socials)
  • BUT… PORCH Plus Members get exclusive access to all #PORCHshorts all in one place on the PORCH Hub!!
We have released the first 5 shorts for members and the first one on YouTube! They can be found under the #PORCHshorts tab in Plus Member Hub.
 
Check them out and let us know what you think!
 
*Note: these are optimized as shorts so they look the best on your phone.
 
So next time you are on-the-go and need some quick tips and tricks from the awesome speakers at PORCH, open the DISCO app and watch some #PORCHshorts!
 

PORCH Potluck is on Friday!

Friday, August 23rd

6:00pm – 10:00pm

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Tickets = $35

PORCH Plus Members = FREE (message Hunter for the code)

 

P.S. there will be beer and wine so please plan transportation accordingly.

​This is the world-renowned Potluck for immigrant entrepreneurs and professionals.

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Join the PORCH community for a night of food, games, learning, food, prizes and giveaways, networking, food, fun, drinks, and food.

 

​​The PORCH Potluck is our way of celebrating the incredible diversity and cultures of the entrepreneurs and professionals in the community and beyond!

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Bring a dish that represents the country you are from.

 

We have some incredible prizes, giveaways, and raffles planned for the night! Google for Startups Swag, Aligned Licenses, Elevate Festival Tickets, Matcha Subscription and more!

Disclaimer: We are in no way responsible for how delicious the food may be. Taste buds vary, after all! We take no blame for any post-potluck food comas, overflowing bellies, or sudden cravings for recipes you never thought you'd try. Please note, we have also provided no guarantee of portion control— you may leave more stuffed than a Thanksgiving turkey. Consume at your own risk and delight!

Thank you to our Event Sponsors & Supporters

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PORCH in the Headlines

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Community is more than just learning. True community is about being there for each other, building true genuine relationships and connections and for this community, it can be as simple as not having to go through an often lonely journey alone.

Read what PORCH is all about from our friends at Communitech and the words of Olumuyiwa Faulkner, Somayeh Akbarshahi, and Anna Sotnykova.

Read the Feature

Some of our favourite quotes:

💬 “I don’t feel alone, I’ve seen a lot of other people who’ve gone through what I’m going through and it gives us a sense of togetherness.” ~ Bruce


💬 “What’s great is that we all come from different sectors and industries, PORCH bridges those gaps as we work through our professional journeys and brings people with different skill sets together.” ~ Anna

 

💬 “I had the opportunity to meet lots of amazing people. I know in the internet era we have access to artificial intelligence and Google but we still need to hear from people and hear firsthand experiences. We are all humans and we need this human contact.” ~ Somayeh



Thank you Rosie Del Campo and Communitech for giving these incredible immigrant entrepreneurs a spotlight! 💚

PORCH Sessions

Join us for these upcoming PORCH Talk (virtual) sessions!

 

💰August 22nd | Venture Capital in Canada w/ Michael Ho – Register Here

 

🏦 August 27th | Financial Challenges in Canada w/ Scotiabank – Register Here

 

 

Missed our last sessions?

 

Strategic Business Planning w/ Michael Smith – watch the recording

 

Getting Your Initial Legal Agreements Right + Q&A w/ Charlie Macfarlane – watch the recording

 

 

See the full session calendar

 

*exclusive to PORCH Plus Members*

      Community Discussions

      Here are some of the recent valuable discussions in the PORCH Slack that we all learn from: 

      • Lovey asked about client creating client contracts: lawyer vs. ChatGPT
      • Bruce's (aka Social Knight of the PORCH Roundtable "SKP") ⚔️ "Faulke's Friday Five"!!
      • Yashar asked about journalling and it's impact on mental wellness and productivity
      • Chloe shared about her beautiful journey in Canada as an immigrant
      • Questions about online recurring subscription payment processors and what everyone is using
      • Does anyone know what CRM system I should be using?
      • Nida asked if AI-generated content is losing that irreplaceable human touch?
      • Hiroshi about email regulations and what to include in marketing emails

      Join the discussions in PORCH Slack!

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