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.

Co-Creator

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

ibentos

Currently helping customers amplify their events & and experiences with the use Disruptive Technologies like, Generative AI, ML, Web 3.0 & Immersive 3D. Actively involved in Growth Strategy, Business Development, Partnerships, Marketing, Branding, Communication, Sales & Product Development. Played a pivotal role in the company's transformative journey from a small team of 4 to a thriving organization with 40 employees. My role as the Co-Founder includes (but is not limited to) identifying opportunities, assessing risks, designing business strategy and formulating effective growth plans for the company. As the CMO, I have been the architect of ibentos' brand identity and have successfully positioned the company as a recognisable and reputable player in the industry. I have led the expansion of the company by aligning sales and marketing, understanding the customer needs & behaviour, applying data-driven approach and showing agility in adapting to market trends. With the help of my incredible team, I've been able to build a brand narrative that resonates with our audience, fostering recognition and trust.

Co-Founder & CMO

BrandAppZ

Headed the Marketing Vertical of BrandAppZ, which is a Marketing & App Development Agency. Responsibilities- P&L, Everything from Sales to Execution. 
Built brands, handled their digital presence, including their ORM, communication, web & Social Media presence. Built brand communication, marketing campaigns and strategies. Enjoyed integrating digital  with brands' offline activations.  
Started working as a Marketer just after Facebook was launched in India, and much before the brands could gauge its potential. SInce then, I have executed Marketing Campaigns & made go-to-Marketing strategies for over 100 brands & products, including a Marketing Campaign for UNFPA (a UN agency).

Founder & COO

MPS Technologies

Started my work by writing RFPs, product manuals & other technical documents. Once I had learnt the tricks of the trade, I advanced to the more exciting part of becoming the bridge between the Product & Sales Teams and the Development teams by documenting technology products, client feedback on the Live products (software) and translating this feedback from a layman's language to meaningful features that needed to be developed by the development teams. This included step-by-step detailing of phases & features, changes & impact on UI, UX & workflows, download of client expectations to the development teams & finally doing UAT.

Technical Writer & Business Analyst

Coronet Software Pvt. Ltd.

Business Analyst

Jaspinder is a dynamic mompreneur and internet professional with 20 years of diverse experience spanning various industries. Currently, she is at the helm of an innovative startup named ibentos, focusing on disruptive technologies such as the metaverse, AI, and immersive 3D worlds. As the Co-Founder of her company, she leads business growth, sales, marketing, branding, communication and product development. 
Jaspinder advocates that the key to an organization's growth is its continuous innovation to enhance its technological capabilities and develop more sustainable solutions. With a keen eye for detail, she is a perfectionist who thrives on collaboration with like-minded individuals who share her enthusiasm for their work. Jaspinder is also an international speaker and serial entrepreneur who enhances every project with her astute insights and visionary approach.

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