Global Perspectives on Creative Entrepreneurship

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Join us for Global Perspectives on Creative Entrepreneurship, a dynamic 45–60 minute online session led by Gabriela Román González, Founder & Director of Mentoras Creativas.
This session offers emerging artists, designers, and creative entrepreneurs practical tools for building sustainable, future‑ready practices. Drawing from international case studies and real‑world experience, Gabriela breaks down what it takes to expand your work regionally and globally while staying true to your vision.

1 - 3 p.m.
Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers
Free
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1 - 3 p.m.
Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers
Free
Click here to RSVP!
Add to Calendar
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Global Perspectives on Creative Entrepreneurship

Date/Time: Thursday, April 9, 1:00-3:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom (45–60 minutes + Q&A)
 
 
How do creative projects grow beyond one local context without losing their soul?
Join us for Global Perspectives on Creative Entrepreneurship, a dynamic 45–60 minute online session led by Gabriela Román González, Founder & Director of Mentoras Creativas.  
This session offers emerging artists, designers, and creative entrepreneurs practical tools for building sustainable, future‑ready practices. Drawing from international case studies and real‑world experience, Gabriela breaks down what it takes to expand your work regionally and globally while staying true to your vision.
What You'll Learn
  • From Project to Platform: How to clarify what you're really building and why it matters.
  • Scaling Without Losing Coherence: Strategies for adapting across audiences, partnerships, and contexts.
  • Sustainability Basics: Designing offers, income streams, and lightweight systems that support long-term growth.
  • Case Studies from Mentoras Creativas: Real examples of creative entrepreneurship in action.
  • Closing Exercise + Q&A: Identify one "next move" you can take immediately, and the support systems that make it possible.
     
Why Attend?
Whether you're building a creative business, freelancing, launching a collaborative project, or simply curious about how creatives succeed internationally, this session will give you actionable insights you can apply right away.
 
ACCESS NOTES: 
  • This event is open to OCAD U students and alumni 
  • This is a virtual event, hosted via Zoom
  • OCAD U does not require masks on campus. As the decision to wear a mask is now a matter of individual choice, we ask that all community members respect those who continue to wear masks for health and safety reasons. Masks will continue to be supplied in the CEAD.
  • Accessibility information is available on our Visit Our Centre webpage. Do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions about specific accessibility needs. Please email Andrea Rodriguez at entrepreneurship@ocadu.ca

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