It’s not where you go, it’s what you see once you’re there. Travel slowly and experience more.

This year, I write with a slightly different perspective as the new Chair of the Threshold Impact Venture Mentoring Services Advisory (TIVMS) Board.

A group of our Mentors, Mentees and VMS team members get together to discuss the transition they’ve faced over the last year and a bit.

MIT VMS, like all of our sister programs around the world, has dealt with the need for transition during the past one and a half years.

It’s not where you go, it’s what you see once you’re there. Travel slowly and experience more.

If there was ever a time when you thought your personal life didn’t impact your professional life, well, that was promptly dismissed in March of 2020.

Ashley and her business partner and husband Dana have been with VMS since the beginning.

It’s not a surprise to us that the work of the Threshold Impact VMS is known throughout North America as one of the finest VMS chapters operating.

Like so many organizations, Token Naturals has undergone a substantial transition over the past year.

He discusses his entrepreneur experience, what being a Mentor with VMS means to him, and the challenges of succession planning

Taproot started with VMS in April 2020 – which was perfect timing, as it turned out.

Business partners Brittany and Rob reflect on their experience owner a laser tag business at the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic and how they dealt with uncertainty

He discusses the need to pivot during the pandemic, and how their focus quickly turned outwards

Entrepreneurs are tested on a daily basis in their endeavours. Many of the tests are anticipated or expected, even if the exact timing of when the test will occur is unknown.

As more colleagues, neighbours and communities gain broader protection against COVID-19, we're seeing many governments and health authorities ease restrictions, businesses reopen or extend their hours, and the economy slowly recover.

Charles has been with VMS since 2012. Heading into the pandemic, his business was a pediatric care facility working with a high volume of complex kids and families.

Through this pandemic I’ve had the opportunity to engage with hundreds of entrepreneurs, helping to deal with a multitude of challenges.

Tracey is a volunteer with VMS and Board Director on several boards within the entrepreneur ecosystem.

Roberta and Ian of BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions have been in business for 53 years, starting with Roberta’s father.