Our raison d’être — creating dignified employment opportunities — living wages — for those with barriers to employment.
About
A social enterprise investing in people — dignified work, training, and opportunity for newcomers to Canada and community members who need it.
Our Story
Starting Point Ventures Inc. was created in 2025 by Dr. Omer Mallhi, owner of Paradise Dental Care in Paradise, NL, to reinvest directly into the community.
The company takes no profit out. Every dollar it earns goes back into training and employment, particularly for newcomers to Canada building a life here.
Team
Founder
Dr. Mallhi founded Starting Point Ventures Inc. He is a practicing dentist, a DDS graduate of Dalhousie Univerity & a proud owner of Paradise Dental Care in Paradise, NL. He has started Starting Point to pursue his life mission of giving back to the community by reinvesting all earnings and profits into training and employment.
General Manager
Haris oversees Starting Point's operations. He is also manages high level operations, performance and growth at Paradise Dental Care, setting proceeses for finance, HR, compliance, and policy.
Manager Property, Procurement & Equipment
As Manager of Property Procurement and Equipment, Kaleem leads our multidisciplinary teams to deliver high quality projects while providing excellent value across Starting Point's portfolio of clients. He is a truly people's person and enjoys training, mentoring and guiding the team towards career growth.
Lead Carpenter
Kent leads the carpentry crew on Starting Point's renovation projects, from framing through final trim.
Apprentice Carpenter
Mackenzie is training with Starting Point's carpentry team, learning the trade through hands-on project work.