Seminar: Corporate Governance and Finance for Startups
In this session, we’ll break down the essential building blocks every startup needs to run smoothly and grow sustainably—from setting up sound legal and financial foundations to managing people, reporting, and operations. Whether you’re navigating taxes, funding, or governance for the first time, this overview will help you make smarter decisions and avoid common pitfalls. It’s your startup’s cheat sheet for building a resilient, investor-ready business.
Featured Speaker
CFO, Xodus Travel Services Inc.
Jerom Yu, CPA, MBA, is a distinguished finance professional with over a decade of expertise in corporate governance, financial management, and business intelligence across various industries. Currently, he serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Xodus Travel Services Inc., where he oversees the strategic and operational aspects of finance, accounting, business intelligence, human resources, recruiting, and IT/IS.
Previously, Jerom was the Director of Finance at ProNavigator and the Vice President of Finance and Human Resources at LowestRates.ca, where he also spearheaded business intelligence initiatives. Jerom holds an MBA from the University of New Brunswick and a CPA designation from CPA Ontario. He is also actively involved in the community, serving on the boards and committees of several local non-profit organizations, including the Rexdale Community Health Centre and the Vaughan Community Health Centre.
Event Information
Date: Sunday, July 6, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm ET (registration starts at 1:45 pm)
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm presentation;
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm open Q&A
Session Format: In person
Location: Toronto Public Library – North York Central (5120 Yonge St., North York, ON, M2N 5N9) Room 101
Dress Code: Business Casual
Language: English
CPD Credit: 1.50 hours
Cost: Members: $20, Non-members: $30
Maximum Space: 50 people
Registration Deadline: July 5, 2025, at 5:00 pm ET
Active participation is mandatory for receiving the CPD certificate.
About Our Event Partner
ID8 Ventures is an inclusive organization that strives to provide coaching & support for young entrepreneurs and start-up businesses that are seeking an opportunity to expand into the global market. The organization provides a wide variety of services ranging from Business Research to Mentor Programs that allow them to grasp the fundamentals of the competitive market.
Entrepreneurs are able to make collaborative connections with others who share a common interest and grow together towards success. ID8 Lab encourages its members to broaden their horizons and it is in the ID 8 Lab’s keen interest to recognize others’ prospering achievements.
加拿大企业出海与海外创业平台 | 环创者建立于加拿大，致力帮助国内企业出海与北美海外创业。我们通过提供咨询服务、咨询分享以及资源对接，帮助海内外创业者完成国际市场的分析、进入以及扩张，成为企业家在国际舞台上成功的垫脚石。
Website: https://id8.ventures/
