Ask Mark: Entrepreneur-in-Residence Office Hours

  • 11 Jun 2026
  • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • 338 Somerset St. W. Ottawa, ON

Are you navigating the early stages of your business, refining your vision, or looking for guidance on your next steps?

Join us for a one-on-one session with Mark Marsolais-Nahwegahbow, founder and owner of Birch Bark Coffee Company and ADAAWE’s Entrepreneur in Residence. 

As an Ojibwe entrepreneur who has built a purpose-driven brand rooted in community, culture, and impact, Mark brings real-world experience in growing a business with intention. From building a recognizable brand to creating meaningful partnerships and scaling sustainably, he offers insight into what it takes to turn vision into a thriving business.

During your Office Hours session, Mark can help you:

• Clarify your business idea or direction
• Explore strategies to grow your brand and reach
• Navigate partnerships and community-centered business practices
• Strengthen your business model and long-term vision
• Build confidence in your role as an entrepreneur

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to grow, Mark offers practical guidance, honest insight, and a supportive space to help you move forward with clarity and purpose.

Click here to book your 1-1 session now. 

ADAAWE is a hub for Indigenous entrepreneurs in the National Capital Region to gather, learn, and thrive on unceded Algonquin Territory.

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