What we’re about
LEADERSHIFT - BUSINESS, CAPITAL & DECISION THINKING
LeaderSHIFT is a curated business and leadership community for professionals, founders, and operators who want to make better decisions with less noise.
This is not a sales event, pitch night, or coaching funnel.
LeaderSHIFT exists to explore real-world business patterns - how companies grow, where leverage exists, how capital actually works, and how to think clearly at moments of change.
WHAT WE DO
LeaderSHIFT events cover practical, experience-based topics such as:
- Business structure and risk management
- Government programs, grants and financing (how they actually work)
- Cash flow, leverage and capital strategy
- Real estate and business ownership frameworks
- Competitive positioning and decision timing
- Customer selection, pricing and service design
- Import and export, operations, and scale mechanics
Sessions are educational, discussion-driven, and grounded in real examples, not theory.
WHAT THIS IS NOT
- No pitching
- No selling from the floor
- No forced networking
- No affiliation with government agencies or financial institutions
LeaderSHIFT is an independent community.
Knowledge is shared so you can research, decide, and act for yourself.
WHO THIS IS FOR
LeaderSHIFT is best suited for people who:
- Are at a career or business inflection point
- Want clearer thinking, not motivation
- Prefer small, thoughtful rooms over loud events
- Value practical frameworks over trends
- Are comfortable listening, questioning, and learning
If you are looking to sell, recruit, or pitch, this will not be a fit.
FORMAT
- Small, in-person sessions
- Guest experts or guided discussions
- Optional Q and A
- Calm, respectful environment
Some events are informational, some are conversational.
Participation is always optional.
COMMUNITY NORMS
- No unsolicited selling or pitching
- Respect people’s time and attention
- Quality over quantity
- Come curious, not committed
Photography, audio, or video recording is not permitted without prior consent.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZER
LeaderSHIFT is curated by Amit Kapoor, focused on helping people recognize business patterns, avoid costly mistakes, and think more clearly about growth, capital, and direction.
Questions or concerns: SMS 437-248-7424.
Upcoming events
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FREE ONLINE: The SR&ED Grant for Business
Location not specified yetThis SR&ED general information webinar will provide an overview of the program. We will guide you through the eligibility criteria, qualifying expenditures, and the free tools and services offered by the CRA.
- Jan 20, 2025, 1 pm to 3 pm ET English session
I would suggest if you own a business and want to receive government funding for your project, thinking of starting a business to learn how you can form your business for maximum benefit, or wish to provide grant writing services to your clients.
There is no charge to attend. Registration is required, as space is limited.
To register: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/scientific-research-experimental-development-tax-incentive-program/sred-support-services/sred-webinars.html
If you are a member of LeaderSHIFT, you will receive a detailed package with samples and a detailed guide at no cost. Click on attend.
Some tools to help members:
- Pre-claim consultations that allow eligible claimants to work with an SR&ED specialist to determine if their project contains SR&ED work before they submit a claim;
- The SR&ED outreach program, which offers targeted sector-specific presentations and one-on-one presentations to businesses, in addition to hosting general information webinars.
We also provide accessible digital resources to help businesses determine their eligibility, calculate expenditures and prepare their claim. These tools include:
- The Self-Assessment and Learning Tool, which helps claimants find out if their work is likely to qualify for SR&ED tax incentives and estimate their potential claim amount in about 30 minutes or less;
- The SR&ED Client Portal, available within My Business Account, which is a secure, one-stop workspace designed to support claimants throughout the claim process.
## Learn about the program
- Register for an upcoming SR&ED webinar on Sept 16, 2025 (English session)
- Contact us to book a tailored one-on-one outreach session
- Refer to our annual program statistics web page for updated 2024 to 2025 program information
- Visit our multimedia gallery for infographics, videos, and a podcast feature
## Find out if your work may be eligible
- Refer to our eligibility of work guidelines
- Use our quick and easy Self-Assessment and Learning Tool
- Request a pre-claim consultation for a project that is either in-progress or completed
## Prepare your claim
- Follow our step-by-step guide: how to prepare your claim
- Use the SR&ED Client Portal within My Business Account to start building your claim
- Contact us to speak to an SR&ED specialist
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