PORCH 

It's hard out there and exponentially harder for an immigrant entrepreneur. 

The existing ecosystem is only focused on business needs. But we all know you can't build a billion-dollar business (or any business) if you can't live happily in a new country. 

PORCH is an exclusive club of international entrepreneurs who have been there, done that, and are still doing it. They have come together to support one another on the personal side of the journey (from living to finance to relationships) to learn and grow and to share their superpowers.

This comes to life through events and community. 

PORCH Events include topical sessions with high-profile speakers and experts and highly engaged IRL events focused on relationships, learning and fun.
PORCH Community: 24/7 real-time discussion and support through the active PORCH platform, on-demand resources and content for asynchronous learning, and powerful perks.

PORCH was built to level the playing field and give you a greater chance at success.

Founder / COO

Unfiltered w/ PORCH

They say entrepreneurship is hard. Well, try doing it in a country where you weren’t born, in a language that isn’t your first, with a social network you’ve had to build from scratch. 

That’s the story of the immigrant entrepreneur. However, the biggest problem is the story is rarely told from the POV of the immigrant. So, let’s change that. 

Welcome to Unfiltered w/ PORCH, where we explore what it means to be an immigrant entrepreneur from the POV of the immigrant.  Real stories. Real journeys. Immigrant entrepreneurship, told by those who have lived it.

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HunterMorris

I wear many hats, but they all point in the same direction: helping brands communicate clearly, creatively, and consistently. I lead full-scale marketing initiatives with a strong focus on storytelling, design, and strategy.

My primary role with companies is with Newsletter Creation: I manage end-to-end creation of monthly newsletters for multiple companies, from CRM setup, content planning and writing to design, distribution, and analytics.

Other projects have included ongoing graphic design (logos, social content & graphics, etc), many website design projects (from full website builds to revamps), and full community builds.

Founder

WeitzmanGTM

Intuitive AI

Sales And Market Development

Look Media

Sales and Business Development

Oil Thigh Designs (OTD)

Managed team of 5 responsible for in-store processes such as payment collection, inventory, POS functionality, and managing International Shipping program. Oversaw e-commerce and retail store sales channel growth.

E-Commerce Director

Digital Operations Coordinator

Smith School of Business at Queen's University

Working as a Teaching Assistant for COMM 161: Introduction to Mathematical Analysis for Management (Calculus) and COMM 162: Managerial Statistics

Teaching Assistant

Cam's Kids Foundation

Cam’s Kids Event Head

Tree2Table Originals

Founded an e-commerce business making handmade charcuterie boards, managing production, sales, and website/social media marketing

Founder / COO @PORCH – helping 1M immigrant entrepreneurs succeed in Canada

Combining my passion for entrepreneurship and desire to make a change with my first startup, PORCH. 

1.  My job is to make the journey as an immigrant entrepreneur easier.
2. I am a firm believer that community, when done right, is so powerful.
3. The diversity of Canada is truly beautiful and the possibilities are endless. Everyone just needs access to the right people and resources to succeed.

One specific event didn't inspire me to be an entrepreneur. For me, it was something that I was passionate about since I was very young. Whether it was watching Dragon's Den with my dad or spending the long car ride hours on the way to hockey games coming up with full businesses, being an entrepreneur was what I have always wanted to do.

Fast forward through years of entrepreneurship classes in high school, participating in youth business and entrepreneurship competitions, and starting a few small businesses of my own, I entered my fourth and final year of the Smith School of Business at Queen's University, and I decided it was time to put my education, experience, and passion to the test and go after my dream of starting a true business.

After working with some great companies (Intuitive AI, Look Media, Knoow) and also starting my own custom charcuterie board business during the pandemic (which was such an incredible experience), I learned about the endless effort it took to run a startup/company.

So, in October of 2022, I founded PORCH, an exclusive club of international entrepreneurs that have been there, done that, and are still doing it. They have come together to support one another on the personal side of the journey (from living to finance to relationships) to learn and grow, and to share their superpowers.

It was a full circle from those long nights on the couch watching Dragons Den and Shark Tank. I have the honour and privilege to be able to pursue this entrepreneurial journey with my co-founder, friend, and Dad.

We need more of this. Let's make the world a better place.

Countries I have been to:
Canada, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Monaco, Mexico, Jamaica, Haiti, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Morocco, Austria, Hungary, Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Australia, Dominican Republic, U.S.A, Vatican City

Hunter Weitzman

Matrix Venture Studio

Matrix Venture Studio is a boutique consulting firm helping immigrant startup owners, entrepreneurs, and expanding businesses secure their Startup Visa with strategically planned processes. With a combined experience of over 25 years in the legal advisory periphery and the Canadian startup ecosystem, we help entrepreneurs join the dots with the right guidance and mentorship.

Every business needs a unique approach. We help you achieve this by mapping your WHY to your HOW by conducting - extensive market research, strategic financial forecasting, preparing your GTM strategy, providing legal support and on-point investment strategies that help you accelerate your dream business.

We are your North Star to start your business in Canada from Day 0. 

We provide - 
Startup Visa Consulting
Business Consultancy
Acquisition Support

And more... 

As a Venture Studio, we help your business needs end-to-end with the help of experts onboard for everything.

Founder and Managing Partner

Forbes Business Council

Council Member

The Passion Centre, Inc.

As a Strategic Advisor at The Passion Centre, my role involves providing timely strategic inputs to the Passion Centre team on streamlining growth and scalability.

Advisory Board Member - Strategic Partnerships

Seracle

Director - Web3 Incubation Center

Vice President - Growth & Strategic Partnerships (Americas)

ByteX 

Advisory Board Member

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Region Counsel - Open Source (Intellectual Property Group)

Region Counsel - Open Source (Software-Defined Cloud Group)

ABiz Corporation

Contracts Specialist, IT Procurement 

Huron

Managing Associate

Senior Associate

Legal Associate

CPA Global

Legal/ IP Associate

World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO

Student Volunteer

Hey! Dev here, 

I’m a First-Gen Business Owner and the Managing Partner of Matrix Venture Studio. 🚀

My journey began in law, after I completed my Bachelor of Arts and Laws from the University of Calcutta, followed by a Master of Laws from the University of New South Wales (UNSW). My international journey continued as I worked in various roles, including at HPE, where I gained valuable experience in tech and business operations.

After practicing in India, I took the leap to Canada, where I experienced firsthand the challenges of being an immigrant entrepreneur.

I landed here with a law degree and no knowledge of how to build a business here. Through countless sleepless nights, navigating complex regulations, and some hard-learned lessons, I realised which doors to knock on.

Now, I help other ambitious entrepreneurs avoid the same pitfalls I faced.

My mission is to transform how global entrepreneurs enter the Canadian market through a streamlined Startup Visa program. I'm the friend you need in Canada who knows the ropes and speaks your language of business.

My expertise spans across:

- Startup Visa Program Optimization
- Strategic Market Research
- Cross-Border Legal Advisory
- Business Development Consulting
- Financial Planning & Forecasting

What makes my approach unique?

- Firsthand experience as an immigrant entrepreneur
- Deep understanding of global business ecosystems
- 10+ years of cross-border legal expertise
- Strong connections with Canadian innovation hubs

Beyond my work at Matrix, I contribute to the entrepreneurial ecosystem as an Advisory Board Member at The Passion Centre Inc, PORCH Ambassador, and maintain strategic partnerships with Canadian incubators.

My passion lies in bridging the gap between global talent and Canadian opportunities. With every entrepreneur I work with, I bring not just expertise but personal understanding of their journey.

Dreaming of expanding in Canada? Let's connect! 

Drop me a DM, and let's explore how to bring your business vision to life. 🚀

Dev Mitra 🇨🇦

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