Friday Sep 26, 2025
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
September 26, 2025 - 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual - https://umanitoba.startuptree.co/event/s/SKKmMYGjQLxrfyCa928xy8/No-Idea%253F-No-Problem%2521-How-to-Identify-Real-Problems-Worth-Solving
FREE
Marissa Naylor
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Not sure what business to start? You’re not alone! And that’s exactly where entrepreneurship begins.
Building on last year’s It All Begins with an Idea!, this interactive session will walk you through proven methods to uncover meaningful, real-world problems worth solving.
You'll learn how to shift your thinking from “What should I build?” to “What needs to be solved?”, and how to craft problem statements that lead to real impact and opportunity.
?? Key Takeaways
Learn how to spot pain points and gaps worth solving
Explore simple tools to validate whether a problem is real
Craft clear, compelling problem statements that lead to action
This is your starting line even if you have a startup idea!
Ben Isakov is a Business Breakthrough Strategist and Exit Planning Advisor with 20+ years of experience in operations, quality systems, and continuous improvement. He helps entrepreneurs and business owners break through growth barriers by aligning strategy with real-world execution.
At the University of Manitoba, Ben serves as the Strategic Partnership and Venture Support Lead at the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship, where he also teaches the entrepreneurship courses. He brings deep industry insight and a practical mindset to help student founders build ventures that are both impactful and scalable.
Sign up today - https://umanitoba.startuptree.co/event/s/SKKmMYGjQLxrfyCa928xy8/No-Idea%253F-No-Problem%2521-How-to-Identify-Real-Problems-Worth-Solving
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