Venn Innovation

06/01/2026

☕ Usually at Founders Café, Alicia Roisman Ismach is the one welcoming everyone into the room, introducing our guest speakers, and helping guide the conversation when the room gets quiet.

But on June 3rd, we’re turning the spotlight around 👀

If you’ve attended a Founders Café before, you already know the energy she brings to the room. Now it’s our turn to get to know her a little better ☕✨

📅 June 3 | 5–7 PM
🎟️ Grab your ticket:

A space where local entrepreneurs, innovators, and founders gather to exchange insights, and connect in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere.

05/27/2026

"I love coming here because of the connections"

Ojuola Etaduovie has attended every single Founders Café so far ☕

Hearing how this community continues to create value for founders, builders, and innovators means the world to us, and it’s exactly why we keep doing this.

Join us on June 3rd, from 5-7PM for our next Founders Café featuring a special conversation with Alicia Roisman Ismach 👀✨

🎟️ Grab your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/founders-cafe-with-alicia-roisman-ismach-tickets-1989235369539

05/27/2026

Need a space to meet, brainstorm, present, or collaborate? 👀

The Junction offers flexible meeting spaces designed for everything from quick team check-ins to full-day workshops and presentations.
✔ Large display screens with laptop connectivity
✔ Videoconferencing capabilities
✔ WiFi included
✔ Flexible room layouts
✔ Parking & kitchen access

Professional, comfortable, and built to help conversations move forward.
👉 Learn more or book a space: https://www.junctionnb.ca/

05/22/2026

☕ You know the host… now hear her story.

For the first time, our Founders Café host, Alicia Roisman Ismach, will be taking the guest seat.

After months of leading conversations with founders and innovators, we’re turning the spotlight around and diving into Alicia’s own journey through fintech, startups, innovation ecosystems, and entrepreneurship.

Join us on June 3rd from 5–7 PM for a special evening of honest conversation, insights, and connection.

🎟️ Save your spot: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/founders-cafe-with-alicia-roisman-ismach-tickets-1989235369539

05/21/2026

Thank you Ginette Petitpas Taylor for your continued interest and support in our work here at Venn Innovation and for innovation in our province. New Brunswick is strongly positioned to play a leading role in artificial intelligence (AI) and delivering results aligned with the six pillars of Canada's AI strategy. We have world class AI researchers in our institutions, including the AI Centre of Excellence at Universite de Moncton, home to one of the top AI researchers in the world, Dr. Moulay Akhloufi. We are home to some of the most exciting AI companies in Canada and our incubation programs are supporting a whole new generation of AI startups.

05/20/2026

Vendredi dernier, Venn Innovation a eu le plaisir d’assister à l’enregistrement en direct du balado Qu'est-ce qu'On Mange à Midi? Podcast au Tire Shack, autour du thème « Démarrer une entreprise technologique au Canada ».

Nous étions particulièrement fiers de soutenir deux membres actuels du programme Venn Garage parmi les invités :

Nicholas Lavallée de Bellavero Manufacturing
Nikos Doiron de Hadeon Robotics

Ce fut également un plaisir de participer aux échanges aux côtés de Jean-Sébastien Landry de la City of Moncton / Ville de Moncton, afin de présenter le programme Venn Garage et d’appuyer les entrepreneurs de notre communauté.

Merci aux animatrices pour cette belle initiative. 👏

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Last Friday, Venn Innovation had the pleasure of attending the live filming of the Qu'est-ce qu'On Mange à Midi? Podcast at the Tire Shack, where the conversation focused on Starting a Tech Business in Canada.

We were especially proud to support two current Venn Garage members featured as guest speakers:
Nicholas Lavallée of Bellavero Manufacturing
Nikos Doiron of Hadeon Robotics

It was also a pleasure to be part of the conversation alongside Jean-Sébastien Landry from the of Moncton / Ville de Moncton, sharing more about the Venn Garage program and supporting local founders.

A big thank you to the hosts for creating space for conversations like these. 👏

05/19/2026

Our host is taking the guest seat 👀

Join us on Wednesday, June 3rd from 5–7 PM for a special edition of Founders Café featuring none other than our very own host, Alicia Roisman Ismach.

After months of leading thoughtful conversations with founders, builders, and innovators, it’s finally time for the community to get to know Alicia’s story.

As the Founder of Founders Café and Head of Fintech at Atlantic Fintech, Alicia brings over 15 years of experience developing innovative financial and payment solutions globally. From co-directing the Founder Institute in Tel Aviv to helping grow startup ecosystems and fintech communities, Alicia has built an incredible career around innovation, entrepreneurship, and connection.

This will be a unique evening of honest conversation, insights, and stories from the person who’s been guiding the discussion all along ☕✨

As always, enjoy coffee from Brix Experience, Moroccan tea and treats from Izouran Sweets, and a room full of great people and meaningful conversation.

🎟️ Save your spot: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/founders-cafe-with-alicia-roisman-ismach-tickets-1989235369539

05/19/2026

Exciting to see VidCruiter continue to push innovation forward 👏

Their newly launched AI Interview Scoring tool is designed to bring more consistency, transparency, and accountability to the hiring process, helping employers evaluate candidates using client-approved, explainable scoring criteria.

It’s always inspiring to see companies from our region building solutions with global impact while continuing to grow right here in New Brunswick.

Congratulations to the entire VidCruiter team on this latest milestone.

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05/18/2026

No packing up.
No searching for a spot.

The perfect fit for professionals who want a consistent workspace, without committing to a full private office.

junctionnb.ca

05/15/2026

Yesterday, Venn Innovation had the opportunity to take part in the Construction Workforce Summit 2026, presented by RBC and organized by the CANB-Moncton Northeast in Dieppe, NB.

The summit brought together leaders from construction, government, workforce development, education, and innovation to tackle one of New Brunswick’s biggest opportunities: building a stronger, more modern construction industry.

A special thank you to Carol Simpson and JC Gallant for creating space for these important conversations.

Venn’s CEO, Doug Robertson, joined the panel to share how organizations, like Venn, can help grow New Brunswick’s ConTech ecosystem through collaboration, pilot projects, workforce partnerships, and innovation-driven action.

It was inspiring to connect with so many industry leaders committed to shaping what’s next.

The future of construction will be built through collaboration, and we’re excited to be part of that journey. 🚀