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  • Investor Protection Series

    Investor Protection Series

    Join us online or in-person at the McGill Engine Centre for a series of workshops led by our dedicated team of caseworkers from Compass Startup Legal Clinic! These workshops are designed to empower you with the essential knowledge required to safeguard your investments and uphold your rights.

    Tuesday, March 26th, 6-8pm: Investing 101; Know Your Rights; Making a Complaint
    Wednesday, April 3rd, 1-2pm: Avoiding Frauds and Scams
    Thursday, April 4th, 1-2pm: Basics of Personal Finance - Taxing Investments

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    Legal Basics for Startups Workshop

    Legal Basics for Startups Workshop

    Our caseworkers will be hosting a workshop on all the legal basics you need to know. Topics covered will include establishing your business, funding and financing, setting up contracts, understanding Quebec's French language rules and protecting your intellectual property.

    Date: October 29, 2021

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    Podcast Episode 1 Launch: Interview with Saam Marshhad

    Podcast Episode 1 Launch: Interview with Saam Marshhad

    Compass is so proud to present our podcast series.

    We will be interviewing a new guest each month to discuss their experience with success in the start-up space. Our introductory episode was released on October 15 to introduce the series.

    Our first full-length episode will be released in late October and will feature Compass Co-Founder, Saam Mashhad.

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    Podcast Episode 2 Launch: Interview with Thierry Lindor

    Podcast Episode 2 Launch: Interview with Thierry Lindor

    Our second episode will be released on November 23 and will feature an interview with serial entrepreneur Thierry Lindor in which the unique struggles and opportunities for BIPOC in the innovation and start-up space are discussed.

    Thierry also speaks about his new organization “Colours of COVID” and the importance of race-base data.

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    November Workshop for Legal Basics

    November Workshop for Legal Basics

    Given the success of our last workshop, we've brought it back for another month!

    Our caseworkers will be explaining all the legal basics you need to know. Topics covered will include establishing your business, funding and financing, setting up contracts, understanding Quebec's French language rules and protecting your intellectual property.

    Date: November 27, 2021
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    Fireside Chat: Startups and the Law

    Fireside Chat: Startups and the Law

    Are you an entrepreneur? Curious about the intersection of law and startups? Interested in commercial law? Tune in to our fireside chat where our esteemed speakers will share their experiences navigating the law as an entrepreneur.

    This event is hosted by Compass Startup Legal Clinic and McGill Engine.
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