StartSmart Stories

MATT MCCOY
Bachelor of Commerce, Class of '20

Founded Start Smart inc. with the goal of breaking down the barriers for students to start their own business and transform their lives before graduating school.

Before

-> Previous work experience: Produce clerk at a grocery store
->Struggled with mental health and acute depression throughout high school
->Shy / introverted person, never felt like I could act myself in front of others
->Fearful about the change happening in the world and if I would have the skills to succeed

After

->Young entrepreneur and GenZ Leader
-> Built a $500K valued summer business in 3 years of university
->Employed over 50 people as a student
->Deal on Dragons Den
->Sold my business at a huge profit before graduating
->TEDx Speaker
->30+ media features, tv appearances & online publications about me

MICHELLE KOZDRAS

Bachelor of Commerce, Class of '21
Award Winning Student Entrepreneur

Before

-> Many different startup ideas - difficulties focusing on one
-> Passionate about entrepreneurship but no specific direction to go

After

-> "Cambrian Solutions $4,000 Scholarship" Winner for entrepreneurial involved and success
->Launched her first successful business with our pilot program
->overcame obstacles with COVID-19 and developed key skills for future endeavors

"Start Smart walked me through the process of startup up my very own summer service business step by step. Not only that, but I got to learn from Matt, who previously got a deal on Dragons' Den! I ran a successful virtual math tutoring business this summer (S20) in response to COVID and could not have accomplished what I did without the resources Start Smart provided me with. Thank you Start Smart!"

-Michelle Kozdras, Georgetown Ontario

ZACH GOMES

Bachelor of Commerce, Class of '23
Regional Manager, Canadian BBQ Boys

Before

-> Previous work experience: produce at a grocery store
-> Highly motivated first year student and aspiring business professional
-> I hired him as a crew member and provided mentorship and training

After

-> Regional Manager responsible for overseeing 6-figures in revenue and 1000's of customers
-> manages a team of over 20 employees
-> Has a clear path to success after graduation with the skills he developed

"I worked with Matt in his previous company (Canadianbbqboys) beginning as a crew member, to later in the season being promoted to a territory manager. Matt was as great of a leader, and manager that I could have ever hoped for. To this day, I've found the information I learned from working for Matt, has completely transformed the way I approach business concepts and various workplace situations that I encounter. I can not put a dollar amount on what I have learned from Matt, but the value of the experience was priceless."

-Zachary Gomes, Mississauga Ontario

SIMONE IANNIELLO

Bachelor of Commerce, Class of '23
Successful Student Entrepreneur & Co-op

Before

-> Aspiring student entrepreneur
-> Many different ideas, difficulty narrowing it down
-> Wanted to get the most learning out of the startup experience

After

-> Successfully manages a full-time co-op job while running his startup
-> Motivated to innovate his industry
-> Social enterprise founder -> works with students for free

"I’ve always been full of business ideas, but never been able to put any of them into practice. Then, I joined the start smart inc. program, and that changed everything! The course gave me knowledge, support and all I needed to get started on my business. I can clearly say that I would have never started my business if I didn’t have Matt and his videos helping me. Thank you StartSmartInc!"

-Simone Ianniello, Guelph Ontario

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SOLVING THE 5 PROBLEMS EVERY STUDENT FACES

The Summer Startup Program was designed to solve the 5 most common challenges (excuses) that our generation of students faces when it comes to starting a business.

How It Started vs. How It’s Going

I got my start at 18 years old, in my first year of university with a niche summer cleaning business called M&M BBQ Boys. This small decision changed my life forever.

MATT MCCOY
Bachelor of Commerce, Class of '20

Before

After

I am living proof...

MICHELLE KOZDRAS

Bachelor of Commerce, Class of '21
Award Winning Student Entrepreneur

ZACH GOMES

Bachelor of Commerce, Class of '23
Regional Manager, Canadian BBQ Boys

The Biggest Risk Is Doing Nothing. Do Something.

SIMONE IANNIELLO

Bachelor of Commerce, Class of '23
Successful Student Entrepreneur & Co-op

Here’s The Real Question…

So... Which Option Will Help You The Most?

Summer Startup Program 2021

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SOLVING THE 5 PROBLEMS EVERY STUDENT FACES The Summer Startup Program was designed to solve the 5 most common challenges (excuses) that our generation of students faces when it comes to starting a business.

How It Started vs. How It’s GoingI got my start at 18 years old, in my first year of university with a niche summer cleaning business called M&M BBQ Boys. This small decision changed my life forever.

MATT MCCOY Bachelor of Commerce, Class of '20

Before

After

I am living proof...

MICHELLE KOZDRAS

Bachelor of Commerce, Class of '21Award Winning Student Entrepreneur

ZACH GOMES

Bachelor of Commerce, Class of '23Regional Manager, Canadian BBQ Boys

The Biggest Risk Is Doing Nothing. Do Something.

SIMONE IANNIELLO

Bachelor of Commerce, Class of '23Successful Student Entrepreneur & Co-op

Here’s The Real Question…

So... Which Option Will Help You The Most?

Summer Startup Program 2021

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SOLVING THE 5 PROBLEMS EVERY STUDENT FACES

The Summer Startup Program was designed to solve the 5 most common challenges (excuses) that our generation of students faces when it comes to starting a business.

How It Started vs. How It’s Going

I got my start at 18 years old, in my first year of university with a niche summer cleaning business called M&M BBQ Boys. This small decision changed my life forever.

MATT MCCOY
Bachelor of Commerce, Class of '20

Bachelor of Commerce, Class of '21
Award Winning Student Entrepreneur

Bachelor of Commerce, Class of '23
Regional Manager, Canadian BBQ Boys

Bachelor of Commerce, Class of '23
Successful Student Entrepreneur & Co-op

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