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Who is eQuo?

Small businesses are the backbone of communities and economies worldwide. At eQuo, we are dedicated to harnessing the potential of small businesses to drive positive social, economic, and cultural change. Our mission is to build a community of entrepreneurs, organizations, and individuals who share our vision of a thriving small business ecosystem around the world. We believe that no one should be left behind in the pursuit of success. Small business owners face many challenges, particularly those from marginalized and unsupported communities such as immigrants, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, people of color, Black individuals, women, and those over 60. We want to ensure that no one has to face these obstacles alone. Our goal is to create the world's first global platform for small businesses, where entrepreneurs are the heart of the community and have access to the tools and resources they need to succeed, regardless of their background, gender, race, sexuality, disability, geography, or self-identification. We are committed to empowering small business owners to achieve their goals and make a positive impact on their communities and beyond. Join us in our mission to support and elevate small businesses worldwide. Together, we can create a more inclusive, equitable, and prosperous future for all.

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Common Unity = Community

In our eQuo community of diverse entrepreneurs, we believe that we are stronger when we work together to support our common goals of small business success. 

And really, when you break it down, that's exactly what a community is; a unification

of individuals with common goals.

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Dr. Shyra Barberstock

Advisor, eQuopreneur

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Ryan "Rye" Barberstock

Advisor, eQuopreneur

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Chris Carder

Special Advisor to CEO, Investor, Co-Founder

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Michael Carrick

Advisor, Partner, eQuopreneur

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Camilla Castaldo

Advisor, Partner, eQuopreneur

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Tony Chapman

Advisor, eQuopreneur

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Jennifer Crowley

Marketing Director, eQuopreneur, Advocate

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David Dame

Advisor, eQuopreneur

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Carleen Dehaney

Advisor, eQuopreneur, Partner

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Cathy Derksen

Advisor, eQuopreneur

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Joanne Fedeyko

Advisor, Investor, eQuopreneur

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Aedan Fida

Advisor, Investor, eQuopreneur

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Joe Fida

Advisor, Investor, eQuopreneur

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John Galbraith

Advisor, Partner, eQuopreneur

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Surbhi Guleria-Joshi

Advisor, Investor, eQuopreneur

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Brenda Halloran

Advisor, Investor, eQuopreneur

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Barry Hillier

CEO, Founder

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Helen Hirsh Spence

eQuopreneur, Advisor, Investor

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Hessie Jones

Advisor, Investor, eQuopreneur

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Kundan Joshi

Technology Partner, Co-Founder

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Nathan Knight

Advisor, Partner, eQuopreneur

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Hugh Lawson

Advisor, eQuopreneur

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Tanika McLeod

Advisor, Partner, eQuopreneur

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Peyvand Melati

Advisor, Investor, eQuopreneur

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Barry Payne

Indigenous Advisor, eQuopreneur

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Giancarlo Sessa

Advisor, Investor, eQuopreneur

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Ananya Sharma

Community Engagement Specialist

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Dan Turcotte

Content Director, Co-Founder

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Kevin Stolarick

Advisor, Investor, eQuopreneur

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Shawn Wells

Creative Director, Co-Founder

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Roshni Wijayasinha

Advisor, Investor, eQuopreneur

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Zainab Williams

Advisor, eQuopreneur

eQuopreneurs

We believe that everyone should have access to the resources and support they need to succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances. By building a community of passionate and dedicated eQuopreneurs, we are creating a movement that celebrates entrepreneurship and encourages the growth of small businesses everywhere.

Our eQuopreneurs saw a need for improvement in the entrepreneurial landscape and grew tired of waiting for change. They joined forces with eQuo to make a difference and take action to create a more equitable and inclusive environment for small business owners around the world.

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