Schulich Masterclass Certificate in Venture Talent

Level up with Jenny do Forno, Ex-Chief People Officer at TouchBistro — a talent leader deeply embedded in venture-backed scaling companies.

Join this 6-week, 30-hour program that delivers the strategies, structures, and cultural frameworks you need to shape high-performance teams in high-growth environments. Learn how to attract, engage, and scale talent, while crafting a strong culture that supports rapid scaling.

Jenny brings over 20 years of experience leading HR initiatives across fintech, startups, and high-growth firms — and she’ll share what truly works inside venture-backed organizations. Read more about Jenny here.

Limited scholarships available.

Get a Backstage Pass to the Tips and Tricks of the Venture Talent Industry With Jenny do Forno

Are you a founder or startup leader looking to scale your team effectively — or Talent, People, and Culture leader accelerating growth in a fast-moving environment? In this Masterclass, you’ll master core people-leader skills like building your employment brand, establishing performance cultures, and embedding accountability frameworks. You’ll also engage in candid conversations around legal and ethical talent decisions unique to startups & scaleups.

Beyond frameworks, you’ll connect directly with Jenny and collaborate with a cohort of peers — founders, operators, and talent professionals — who are navigating growth-stage challenges just like you.

Each cohort, there are a limited number of students who are accepted as Schulich Venture Scholars. This scholarship empowers high-potential venture leaders to access SVA’s programming. Ideal for founders and executives driving innovation, the program supports those committed to scaling ventures with impact.

Special Partner Scholarship: A limited number of full-tuition Venture Talent scholarships are made available through our partner GuruLink, providing select participants the opportunity to join at no cost.

Want to know if you are eligible for one of our limited Venture Scholar spots? Contact Shivam Sharma, Assistant Director, to learn more.

Email: [email protected]

Cell: (647) 779-3083

An overview of talent management and its importance in a startup environment.

Develop a recruitment strategy that aligns with your company’s goals and values and helps supercharge your Talent pipeline.

Understand the importance of company culture on employee engagement and how to make it your secret weapon in keeping your most important talent.

Learn how to get the best out of your people and how to set performance expectations and goals. Create a culture of feedback and communication.

Navigate the many legal and ethical considerations involved in HR leadership roles in a startup.

Wrap up the major themes of the program and focus on key trends and considerations for the future of work. Explore how to successfully anticipate and build for the future.

Celebrate your program graduation with Program Instructor Jenny do Forno, Senior Leaders in the Venture Ecosystem and Leaders from the Schulich Startups Community. An opportunity to make in-person connections with top professionals and network for future job opportunities. Hosted in downtown Toronto at Schulich ExecEd.

Get the tools and talent frameworks to build culture intentionally, hire effectively, and keep your lean team high-performing during critical growth phases.

Strengthen your people systems with practical strategies for retention, performance culture, employer branding, and ethical talent practices.

Gain Silicon-aligned people-practice literacy to better mentor startups, advise on growth teams, and connect high-growth ventures with strategic people solutions.

Learn from Jenny do Forno, a seasoned HR professional in venture-backed growth environments, via flexible live or on-demand sessions.

Build operational-ready, people-first systems that support scale, and elevate your venture’s performance through cultural clarity.

Gain frameworks grounded in real-world talent practice inside high-growth companies, guided by Jenny’s two decades of leadership experience.

Join a curated community of founders, executives, and ecosystem leaders. Build relationships that drive opportunities, collaborations, and venture growth.