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The Forge is thrilled to announce Adam Hepburn, founder of ELO Gaming, has been selected as one of 46 young entrepreneurs to represent Canada at the G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance (G20 YEA) Summit. The summit will take place from June 12-14 in Goiânia, Brazil, promoting the theme “Connecting Cultures, Fostering Business: Building a just world and a sustainable planet.”
ELO Gaming is a gaming peripherals company specializing in mobile gaming. ELO offers high-performance accessories and peripherals to help elite mobile gamers match the precision and competitiveness of console and computer gaming. The flagship product, the ELO Vagabond mobile gaming controller, is accompanied by the ELO Mobile App, which offers a range of features including game launching, chat, match-making, and more.
Hepburn was selected through a rigorous process, joining a talented and diverse group of young entrepreneurs in the Canadian delegation. The summit, hosted by Brazil’s National Confederation of Young Entrepreneurs, aims to create a platform for young entrepreneurs to influence global policies, promote sustainable and inclusive business practices, and foster a collaborative international entrepreneurial community.
The Canadian delegation showcases the nation’s rich diversity, with 48% women-led businesses and 74% of founders identifying as Black, Indigenous, or People of Colour. ELO’s participation underscores The Forge’s dedication to nurturing innovative and inclusive entrepreneurship.
The Forge proudly supports ELO Gaming Limited as they represent the vibrancy and innovation of Canadian youth entrepreneurs on this global stage. This achievement highlights the remarkable impact that Canadian startups can have on shaping sustainable and just economic practices worldwide.
The summit will culminate in the production of a communiqué on global entrepreneurship policy, which will be presented to the G20 leaders at their subsequent summit. This document will emphasize the importance of incorporating young entrepreneurs’ perspectives into global economic policymaking, showcasing how Canadian innovation and values can positively impact communities around the world.