Slack is our first and quickest point of contact with each of you, so please get used to monitoring and participating in it regularly. Slack is your exclusive access to our community gathering 250+ entrepreneurs currently enrolled in one of our programs as well as multiple mentors and partners. 

Take advantage of it by checking and participating in the Slack channels or asking for advice and help. There are channels for many topics including immigration, announcements or Web3. If you require access to a channel or want a channel to be created, feel free to message Samson.

Slack invites should have been sent to the email you provided. If you need it resent, please send Samson an email. Each member of your team should receive their own Slack account.


How To Set Up Zoom:

Click on Webinar Link under the chapter for the respective webinar  Register for the webinar  Click the link that you received in your email when you registered You will be prompted to install Zoom Run the Installer  Allow the page to open “zoom.us” by clicking “Allow” Zoom will launch Set a guest name — For our attendance purposes, please make sure this name is the name that you applied with You’re ready to go!

You can test your internet connection by joining a test meeting.


You should already have access to our LaunchPad Google calendar but if that’s not the case please do not forget to add it to your own calendars here.


Launch Hub is the central access point for community members to interact with each other and access the resources and perks provided by Launch to enhance their startup businesses. Sign up for the LaunchHub account here.

Through the Launch Hub, you can access the following:

Our exclusive perks for Maple & Launch members including AWS Credits, Microsoft Azure, Lifestyle Perks and more. Exclusive recordings from previous Launchpad Programming including AMAs, Webinars, Pitch Sessions & Townhalls Access to Launch hosted Podcast episodes, Bits & Bytes and Founder Journey series Directory of our Member & Mentor list

During your Best practices call, Samson will show you how to sign up for the platform, create your profile, and access our different resources and perks for 6 months for free.

Suggested Prompts

How can members effectively leverage the Slack community to accelerate their startup growth and collaboration?

What strategies should be used when setting up Zoom webinars to ensure smooth participation and engagement?

In what ways can accessing the LaunchHub resources and perks directly benefit the development of a startup’s business plan and networking opportunities?

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Introduction & Onboarding (Pre-Program)

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Welcome to Maple Express!

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Important: Onboarding

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What is Launch?

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The Launch team

Maple Express - Resources

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What to expect?

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Maple Express - Resources

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Maple Express - Program breakdown

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Maple Express - Program timeline

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Office hours

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Main Start-up Visa Program Website

Welcome to Maple Express

Released on March 14, 2024

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Summary (Week 1)

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Welcome to Maple - Webinar Recording (Week 1)

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Welcome to Maple Webinar Slides (Week 1)

The Startup Visa Immigration Process

Released on February 15, 2024

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Immigration - Workshop & office hour (Week 2)

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Immigration webinar slides (Week 2)

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Hire an immigration lawyer (week 2)

Incorporation process

Released on February 15, 2024

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Incorporation - Workshop & office hour (Week 2)

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Incorporation webinar slides (Week 2)

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Hire an incorporation lawyer (Week 2)

Wrap-up & next steps

Released on March 14, 2024

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Wrap up & next steps

MAPLE EXPRESS - ROADMAP

Released on March 14, 2024

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Maple Express roadmap

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Example Schedule

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Maple Express - Resources

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Payment support

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Get connected to our network

MAPLE EXPRESS - DELIVERABLES

Released on March 14, 2024

Deliverables: Company & Incorporation

Deliverables reminder: Monthly company updates

Deliverables: Immigration - Letter of Support, Permanent Residency, and Work Permits

Additional Resources: Modules

Additional Resources: Accounting in Canada webinar recording

Additional Resources: Housing in Canada webinar recording

Additional Resources: Banking in Canada webinar recording

MAPLE EXPRESS - OFFBOARDING