Episode 6 (March 18th) Guest Spotlight: Empowering Youth Through Business and Entrepreneurship in Ottawa with Jesse Card

This episode features a conversation between Sam Laprade, host of Ottawa Business Matters, and Jesse Card, the Executive Director of Youth Ottawa, discussing the interconnection between youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and business in Ottawa. Youth Ottawa, for 27 years, has been engaging young people through various programs, financial resources, and mentorship to help them chart their own futures. The discussion highlights the partnership between Youth Ottawa and the Ottawa Board of Trade, emphasizing the importance of entrepreneurship among youths and how connecting them with experienced business professionals can foster mentorship and opportunity creation. Jesse Card also discusses the rebranding of their signature event to 'Ottawa 21 Under 21' to align with these goals and the general synergy between Youth Ottawa's initiatives and the broader business community.