Tribe Network

Tribe Network We are a community of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour pursuing entrepreneurship & innovation. Members across Turtle Island (Canada)

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Our Purpose
We believe in the power of community to create a more inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible world. Our Mission
Improve the well-being of Black, Indigenous and People Of Colour by supporting them to start, build and accelerate high-growth and high-value companies in emerging industries. Our Vision
A world where Black, Indigenous and People Of Colour are at the forefront of entre

preneurship and innovation globally. We partner with people, organizations and enterprises that share our mission of improving the well-being of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour through entrepreneurship & innovation. Our goal is to support BIPOC access to employment, education, and training and a network that provides them with the knowledge, skills, and agency they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.

A lot of founders don't need another course.They need structure. Accountability. Real feedback. And time dedicated to ac...
05/26/2026

A lot of founders don't need another course.

They need structure. Accountability.
Real feedback.
And time dedicated to actually building.

That's what Tribe Innovation Hub: AI Stream is designed for.
The AI Stream is a 16-week applied venture validation program for racialized founders in Nova Scotia building AI-enabled startups.

Whether you're shipping your first MVP or have a business idea in mind, the program meets you where you are and helps move your venture to the next stage.

Here's what you'll get:
✔️ Bi-weekly applied builder sessions where the work happens with you, not at you
✔️ Milestone-driven coaching and mentorship to move your venture forward, sharpen your decisions, and keep your growth on track
✔️ Peer accountability pods with founders building alongside you
✔️ A complete AI-supported venture building toolkit, including ICP canvas, GTM plan, business model, pricing, pitch deck, and traction tracker
✔️ Access to investors, ecosystem partners, and pathways into accelerators, pilots, and grants

You come in with an idea or prototype. You leave with a venture that's been built, tested, and ready to take the market

🗓️ Applications close June 22, 2026

Limited spots. Apply now: https://tribenetwork.ca/innovation-hub/ai-stream?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ai_stream

Build it. Test it. Take it to market.

04/28/2026

What can you say in 30 seconds?

We’re putting our founders to the test — elevator pitch style.

Today’s spotlight: a solution tackling a real gap in how we monitor and support the health of aging adults.

We invest in senior care, but we rarely see the full picture of functional health — what’s declining, what’s being missed, and where intervention could make all the difference.

John and his team are building an AI-powered wearable platform to change that — giving care providers actionable insight so they can improve quality of care and help seniors live independently, longer.

It’s simple: better data → better care → better lives.

Stay tuned for more of these, snapshots of what our community is building.

Tribe HQ was more than an office. It was a reference point. A place where "showing up as yourself" was the operating pri...
04/27/2026

Tribe HQ was more than an office. It was a reference point. A place where "showing up as yourself" was the operating principle.

The space became something bigger than what we planned it to be. That's what happens when a community has a space that has been created for them — it stops being an office and starts being a reference point. I went to Tribe. I met someone at Tribe. Tribe helped me figure that out. You should speak to Tribe.

We’re taking that soul with us to 1800 Argyle.

We’re reimagining what it means to build here—shifting from a destination to a connected ecosystem. You can now find Tribe on the 8th floor, anchoring ourselves at the heart of the innovation ecosystem at Volta.

To everyone who made 1717 Barrington what it was — thank you! The address was just a street number. You made it a home.

Come see the view. We’re hosting a Tribe Social on June 3 at 5:30 PM to open the doors. If you’ve ever been a part of what Tribe has built—as a founder, a partner, or a friend of the ecosystem—this one is for you.

🔗 Register Now: https://luma.com/e2qvmu1o
📖 Read the full reflection on this move: https://tribenetwork.substack.com/p/tribe-has-a-new-home

04/21/2026

You have 30 seconds. Do you know what to say? 🎤

Most founders skip straight to the product and lose the room before they even get there. The fix is simpler than you think.

In this episode of Founder Support, Katerina walks through the exact pitch structure that works in any conversation:

✅ Lead with who you are and your background before anything else.
✅ Frame the problem clearly and make it relatable.
✅ Show why YOU are the right person to solve it.
✅ Close with a clean, confident summary that sticks.

Whether you’re at a networking event or in a VC meeting, this is the formula.

📩 Got a question for a future episode?
Drop it in our DMs!

🔔 Follow for more from the Founder Support series.

04/14/2026

You don’t need to be technical to start building.

In this episode of Founder Support, we hear from Valentina, a founder who built her company as:
• A single mom�• A solo founder�• With no coding experience

So what did that actually look like?
• Starting with tools like WordPress and figuring it out as she went�• Testing different platforms — some worked, some didn’t�• Using AI to close the gaps and keep building�• Learning by doing (and a lot of late nights)

The takeaway?
There’s no perfect starting point.
You don’t need to have all the skills.�You don’t need to have it fully figured out.
You just need to start — and stay with it long enough to see it take shape.

If you’ve been waiting until you feel “ready,” this is your sign.
Start where you are.

Got a question you’d like answered in a future episode of Founder Support?

Send us a DM — your question might be next.

04/07/2026

Is “Building your own model” the only way to win in the AI era? 🤖

The hype might make you think you need a proprietary model to survive, but the real value is often found in the workflows and niche utility you build on top of existing tech.

In this episode of Founder Support, Ngutor dives into:
✅ Why bespoke workflows beat generic chatbots every time.
✅ How to build “sticky” products that fit into your customer’s daily habits.
✅ The biggest risks for application-layer startups as big model companies scale.
✅ Why niche utility and switching costs are your ultimate competitive moats.

If you’ve been wondering if ex*****on and user experience are enough to win over investors right now—this one is for you.

📩 Have a question for a future episode? Drop us a DM! 🔔

Follow for more insights from the Founder Support series.

03/31/2026

Every pitch doesn’t land the same way and that’s not by accident.

Where you’re pitching, who you’re speaking to, and what they value all shape how your message is received.

In this episode of Founder Support, Nicholas shares what founders should keep in mind when pitching locally vs. internationally:

• Know your audience — not every room speaks the same language (literally or figuratively)
• Adjust how much context you give depending on who you’re speaking to
• Don’t rely on funding incentives — especially when pitching outside of Canada
• Pay attention to how different cultures communicate (a “yes” isn’t always a yes)

The goal?

Build a pitch that connects clearly no matter the room you’re in.

Because a strong idea isn’t enough if it’s not understood.

Got a question you’d like answered in a future episode of Founder Support?

Send us a DM — your question might be next.

02/25/2026

Being a solo founder is no joke.

In this episode of Founder Support, Ngutor talks about what to watch for when you’re doing it all; be it product, licensing, market expansion — and how to know when it’s time to hire help.

He breaks down:
* The moment product usage signals it’s time to grow your team
* What to look for in your first technical hires (hint: generalists > specialists)

If you’ve been stuck in “do-it-all” mode, and not sure if it’s time to pull someone in, here’s your answer!

Got a question for a future episode? DM us — your answer might show up next.

📌 Turn on post notifications so you don’t miss the next drop of Founder Support.

02/17/2026

Do you need a business degree to start a business?

Short answer: No.

In this episode of Founder Support, Katarina breaks down one of the most common questions we hear from early-stage founders:

“Will I be taken seriously if I don’t have the ‘right’ background?”

Her take:

* You don’t need a business degree.
* You don’t even need a specific degree.
* You need a problem worth solving.

From the founder of Calendly to the founder of Canva, the common thread isn’t credentials but rather proximity to a real problem.

If you’ve experienced it, understood it, and care enough to solve it then that’s your starting point.

Got a question for a future episode? DM us. Your answer might be next.

Follow along for more Founder Support.

02/10/2026

Introducing our new series: Founder Support, where we answer the questions that keep founders (yes, you) up at night.

From operational insights to customer acquisition, fundraising to go-to-market strategy — you ask, we answer.

In this first episode, Ngutor breaks down the concept of the Risk Onion 🧅 and shares how founders in heavily regulated industries can prove validation to investors; even before they have active users.

Got a question? Send us a DM — your answer might just show up in the next episode.

Until then, turn on your post notifications 👆🏾 and we’ll see you in the next episode of Founder Support.

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