Eric Rafat

FoundersPress

TheFoundersPress.com is a media platform covering startup news and tech. There are many stories that go untold so we are bringing the spotlight for founders to showcase their stories on a global scale. Got a story want to submit? Get in touch.

Founder & CEO

FoundersBeta

FoundersBeta.com is the ultimate online hub for startups. With more than 7,000 members, it’s the top destination to connect with talent and resources to build a successful startup

Become a member here: https://www.foundersbeta.com/membership/

Awards: 
Winner of Amplifund Startup Competition at Edge Sheridan June 2019

Founder & CEO 

CofoundersBeta

Looking for a cofounder? CofoundersBeta.com is a startup cofounder matching platform to get match with a cofounder. The site also has a directory with 1,000+ resources such as top companies, accelerators, meetups, conferences, and groups in over 30+ cities across the globe. Submit a profile today.

Keyobi

Founders Canada

Online platform connecting Canadian entrepreneurs with key resources and people across Canada. 

Since the inception accomplished the following: 
– Led the community of founders, students, professionals and investors from 0 members to 4,000+ across Canada 
– Our team has volunteered over 1,000+ hours combined to build up our community across Canada
– 5+ references for our volunteers that help to land full-time employment
– 10+ cofounder matches and meaningful connections
– 10+ Canadian Startup Product tested via Beta Committee
– 12+ Startup Email Newsletter delivered in mailbox
– 20+ students gaining valuable experience and connections with our projects
– And more to come!

Founder

Open Sky Incubator

Open Sky Incubator is a privately-funded incubator providing the Kitchener-Waterloo region with an ecosystem to help technology businesses and professionals grow. 

Visit www.openskyincubator.ca

Head Of Marketing

I'm a passionate startup founder with expertise in growth marketing, building online communities, SEO, and product development. Check out my site: EricRafat.com. I am currently working on FoundersBeta, FoundersPress & Cofoundersbeta to build the ultimate ecosystem for companies to scale up. I believe in the power of community to create opportunities for all. I'm also a top ranked tennis player and like to play chess. I'm always up for a conversation about business, marketing, and tennis. 

Area of Expertise: 
- Marketing and Growth hacking: Community Building, Content Marketing, Social Strategy and Community Management, Email Marketing, Software as a Service (SaaS), Startup Branding, Guerrilla tactics, Side-project Marketing, Lead generation, SEO, SEM, PPC, and link building
- Product Development: MVP, user acquisition, user retention
- Web App Development: WordPress, HTML, CSS, CMS
- Team Building: Recruitment and retention 

Speaker & Professional Talks: 
- Startup Judge at Laurier University March 24, 2024 
- Speaker at University of Western Career Fair, Feb 27 2024
- Speaker at Startup Laurier at Laurier University, Nov 8 2023
- Wagefest by Wagepoint October 5, 2022 
- Harvard University April 29, 2022
- Guest speaker Humber College April 7, 2021 
- Startup Judge Cohort Pitch Sheridan College and UTM, August 25, 2020 
- Canadian Undergraduate Tech Conference July 18, 2020
- TechTO Speaker April 27, 2020 
- Guest speaker Sheridan College Marketing program, Dec 5, 2019
- Startup Judge Sheridan College Leap Labs, Nov 28, 2019
- Startup Judge Next Canada - Oct 5, 2019
- Ryerson University Startup Judge with Sage Canada National Competition presented the awards - May18, 2018
- Ryerson University Finding Cofounders and Building a Startup Team - October 27, 2016
- Ryerson University Twitter Chat Voices of Experience: Entrepreneurship - Nov. 10, 2016
- University of Toronto Mississauga Student Entrepreneurship: Featured Speaker - Nov. 18, 2016
- Startup Tech Unleashed Open Sky Incubator Waterloo: Featured Speaker -  Nov. 29, 2016 
- Get connected 2017 at Communitech for University of Waterloo students - March 24, 2017

BREAKKKKINNNNNNG! CANADIAN STARTUP DOCUMENTARY FILM OFFICIAL TRAILER. We’re beyond thrilled to announce the trailer for the first-ever Canadian startup documentary film. This short film showcases the journey of some incredible founders and leaders behind rising companies. It features the stories of Mark Bania, Jared Ferrall 🍜, Miki Ferrall, Khalil Khamis, Ryan Burgio, and Patrick W Belliveau. Stay tuned for the release of the full film. P.S. Come and partner with us on this film to support the Canadian innovators that creating economic opportunities here: foundersbeta.com/film 🇨🇦🚀

Founder & CEO at FoundersBeta & FoundersPress

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