PORCH 

It's hard out there and exponentially harder for an immigrant entrepreneur. 

The existing ecosystem is only focused on business needs. But we all know you can't build a billion-dollar business (or any business) if you can't live happily in a new country. 

PORCH is an exclusive club of international entrepreneurs who have been there, done that, and are still doing it. They have come together to support one another on the personal side of the journey (from living to finance to relationships) to learn and grow and to share their superpowers.

This comes to life through events and community. 

PORCH Events include topical sessions with high-profile speakers and experts and highly engaged IRL events focused on relationships, learning and fun.
PORCH Community: 24/7 real-time discussion and support through the active PORCH platform, on-demand resources and content for asynchronous learning, and powerful perks.

PORCH was built to level the playing field and give you a greater chance at success.

Founder / COO

Unfiltered w/ PORCH

They say entrepreneurship is hard. Well, try doing it in a country where you weren’t born, in a language that isn’t your first, with a social network you’ve had to build from scratch. 

That’s the story of the immigrant entrepreneur. However, the biggest problem is the story is rarely told from the POV of the immigrant. So, let’s change that. 

Welcome to Unfiltered w/ PORCH, where we explore what it means to be an immigrant entrepreneur from the POV of the immigrant.  Real stories. Real journeys. Immigrant entrepreneurship, told by those who have lived it.

Co-Creator

HunterMorris

I wear many hats, but they all point in the same direction: helping brands communicate clearly, creatively, and consistently. I lead full-scale marketing initiatives with a strong focus on storytelling, design, and strategy.

My primary role with companies is with Newsletter Creation: I manage end-to-end creation of monthly newsletters for multiple companies, from CRM setup, content planning and writing to design, distribution, and analytics.

Other projects have included ongoing graphic design (logos, social content & graphics, etc), many website design projects (from full website builds to revamps), and full community builds.

Founder

WeitzmanGTM

Intuitive AI

Sales And Market Development

Look Media

Sales and Business Development

Oil Thigh Designs (OTD)

Managed team of 5 responsible for in-store processes such as payment collection, inventory, POS functionality, and managing International Shipping program. Oversaw e-commerce and retail store sales channel growth.

E-Commerce Director

Digital Operations Coordinator

Smith School of Business at Queen's University

Working as a Teaching Assistant for COMM 161: Introduction to Mathematical Analysis for Management (Calculus) and COMM 162: Managerial Statistics

Teaching Assistant

Cam's Kids Foundation

Cam’s Kids Event Head

Tree2Table Originals

Founded an e-commerce business making handmade charcuterie boards, managing production, sales, and website/social media marketing

Founder / COO @PORCH – helping 1M immigrant entrepreneurs succeed in Canada

Combining my passion for entrepreneurship and desire to make a change with my first startup, PORCH. 

1.  My job is to make the journey as an immigrant entrepreneur easier.
2. I am a firm believer that community, when done right, is so powerful.
3. The diversity of Canada is truly beautiful and the possibilities are endless. Everyone just needs access to the right people and resources to succeed.

One specific event didn't inspire me to be an entrepreneur. For me, it was something that I was passionate about since I was very young. Whether it was watching Dragon's Den with my dad or spending the long car ride hours on the way to hockey games coming up with full businesses, being an entrepreneur was what I have always wanted to do.

Fast forward through years of entrepreneurship classes in high school, participating in youth business and entrepreneurship competitions, and starting a few small businesses of my own, I entered my fourth and final year of the Smith School of Business at Queen's University, and I decided it was time to put my education, experience, and passion to the test and go after my dream of starting a true business.

After working with some great companies (Intuitive AI, Look Media, Knoow) and also starting my own custom charcuterie board business during the pandemic (which was such an incredible experience), I learned about the endless effort it took to run a startup/company.

So, in October of 2022, I founded PORCH, an exclusive club of international entrepreneurs that have been there, done that, and are still doing it. They have come together to support one another on the personal side of the journey (from living to finance to relationships) to learn and grow, and to share their superpowers.

It was a full circle from those long nights on the couch watching Dragons Den and Shark Tank. I have the honour and privilege to be able to pursue this entrepreneurial journey with my co-founder, friend, and Dad.

We need more of this. Let's make the world a better place.

Countries I have been to:
Canada, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Monaco, Mexico, Jamaica, Haiti, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Morocco, Austria, Hungary, Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Australia, Dominican Republic, U.S.A, Vatican City

Hunter Weitzman

Robacker

- Responsible for technology development to meet the company’s product
specifications.
- Established strategic partnerships with some other technology partners such
asuniversities.

- Head of R&D team to improve product, release different versions of product
and
services.
- Perusing new business opportunity to fill gaps and problems with new version
of product.
- Representative of Robacker technology in national and international meeting
and present
- the product to exhibitions, congress, and related conferences.
- Design and control modeling, CNC, and 3d printer file for manufacturing all
parts of
products.
- Develop electronic part of product in different scenarios of system operation.
- Develop the software embedded in the product to automotive control.
- Conducting different evaluations and test on Robacker product to be
improved on the
base of clients’ needs

 Head Of Research And Development 

Ostad yarane Hakim Learning Institute

- Conducting research mainly on robotic device and smart control in
transportation.
- Following all work cell or department standardized work instructions/
procedures
- Troubleshooting process problems and initiate/participate in Continuous
Improvement
initiatives and quality improvements in robotic device and smart control in
transportation.
- Maintaining and servicing automated work cells; mechanical and hydraulic,
robotic and
control
- Well-developed communication, organizational, interpersonal and analytical
abilities
- Responsible for modifying existing automation control systems
- Integrating equipment with robots and various testing and monitoring
instruments
- Working with program managers and manufacturing engineers from different
business segment to develop integrated solution for business partners and external
customers
- Managing and train enumerators in developing countries to help collect
qualitative data
- Stay abreast of new developments and techniques in the field of qualitative
research
- Responsible for maintaining and checking the accuracy of data for assigned
per Write
reports, memoranda, and papers, including supervising and editing the work of
other
contributors

Senior Researcher

- Develop interactive lesson plans to deliver high-quality special education
instructions in
an emotionally impaired classroom consisting of 20 students
- Manage students’ behavior while developing and teaching behavioral
strategies to
support students' self-control
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to design and analyze mechanisms,
modules or
systems
- Lead prototype development and design reviews
- Define requirements for, specify and find components for prototype parts
- Provide informative presentations to students regarding different areas of
studies and
ensure that all students fully comprehend all aspects

Robotic instructor  

Afra Ra’d Espadan Co

-Supervising electrical staff and coordinating the daily activities of the electrical
department.
- Scheduling work to be done for the day.
- Providing guidance to junior staff in the areas of; leadership, continuous
improvement,
decision-making and conflict resolution.

-Ensuring compliance of all engineering activities with governmental
regulations and
standard operating procedures;
- Choosing protective devices depending on the size of circuit breaker
according to
standards;
- Carrying out inspections on all plant electrical equipment.
- Assisting in the hiring, selection and training of staff.
- Developing relationships with external electrical suppliers.
- Engineering professional with demonstrated skills and experience in electrical
network
and power systems engineering along with comprehensive knowledge of
designing
developing and maintaining electrical systems to meet required specifications,
including
performance, economy, safety, reliability, quality and sustainability;
- Strong strategic planning, analytical, and project management competencies
with focus
on achieving deadlines and maintaining highest quality performance. Solid
work ethic
with capacity to function well under pressure and display a high level of
competence in a
rapidly evolving work environment;
- Implement the control loop for the power flow and application controls;
- Validate the results and writing a technical document
- Perform engineering tasks using computer-assisted engineering methods
and design
software;
- Identifying customer requirements, making models and prototypes of
products;
- Reading electrical design specifications and technical drawings;
- Organizing routine servicing schedules.

 Business advisor and Supervisor engineer 

An ambitious electrical/electronic engineering graduate with high
intellectual and analytical 
abilities as well as excellent leadership and organizational skills. A
competent electrical engineer 
with a comprehensive knowledge of designing, developing and
maintaining electrical systems 
and components to required specifications, focusing on economy,
safety, reliability, quality and 
sustainability. I endeavor to seamlessly align myself with the
operating policies of my employer 
and deliver substantial results on set target at all times in an efficient
and effective manner with 
minimal supervision. A consistent track record of successfully
completing projects from the 
concept and detail of the design through to implementation, testing
and handover. Focused and 
hardworking electrotechnology pre apprenticeship graduate looking
to begin a new career as an 
apprentice in the electrotechnology industry

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Hunter Weitzman

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