{"id":14966,"date":"2026-06-18T14:25:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T18:25:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/?post_type=program&#038;p=14966"},"modified":"2026-06-18T15:32:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T19:32:58","slug":"2026-delegates","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/en\/program\/g20-young-entrepreneurs-alliance\/2026-delegates\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Delegates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<section class=\"alignfull header-block \" aria-labelledby=\"header-title\">\n\t\t<!-- Simple Header -->\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Header with an Image -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"main-grid\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"main-grid__margin\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"header-with-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"header-with-image__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 id=\"header-title\">G20 Young Entrepreneurs&#039; Alliance<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Futurpreneur is proud to be a founding member of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs\u2019 Alliance (G20 YEA), a global network of more than 500,000 young entrepreneurs and the organizations that support them.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"header-with-image__image fly-out-caption__trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"group\" aria-labelledby=\"caption1 caption2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aspect-ratio-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1023\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/G20.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/G20.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/G20-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/G20-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"main-grid__margin\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Header with Partners -->\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Header with Video -->\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n\t<section class=\"alignfull program-sub-nav-block\" aria-labelledby=\"program-sub-nav-block-title\">\n\t\t<div class=\"main-grid\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"main-grid__margin\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"main-grid__body program-sub-nav\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/en\/program\/g20-young-entrepreneurs-alliance\/\" class=\"button \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAbout\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/en\/program\/g20-young-entrepreneurs-alliance\/the-2026-summit\/\" class=\"button \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe 2026 Summit\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/en\/program\/g20-young-entrepreneurs-alliance\/become-a-delegate\/\" class=\"button \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBecome a delegate\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/en\/program\/g20-young-entrepreneurs-alliance\/2026-delegates\/\" class=\"button active\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 Delegates\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"main-grid__margin\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n\t<section class=\"people-block\" aria-label=\"Canada&#039;s 2026 G2O YEA delegates section\">\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"js-people-block\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-block-title=\"Canada&#039;s 2026 G2O YEA delegates\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-block-text=\"\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-block-button-text=\"\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-panel-title=\"\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-page-content=\"\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-page-id=\"2026-g20-yea-delegates\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-people-json=\"[{&quot;id&quot;:14774,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;atifur-khan-14774&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/01.-Atifur-Khan-1024x1022.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Atifur Khan&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;Flite Material Sciences &quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;VP International Business - Partner&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Ajax, ON&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Atifur Khan is a serial entrepreneur and startup enthusiast with a passion for building businesses and advancing sustainable solutions. He has successfully launched and exited multiple startups across diverse industries, continuously refining strategies to streamline and accelerate the startup journey.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;His expertise lies in enterprise client acquisition, strategic partnerships, and go-to-market execution, with a focus on scaling high-impact ventures. He is committed to driving innovation while creating long-term value for stakeholders.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Beyond business, he is deeply dedicated to social impact. He has founded and supported non-profit initiatives focused on providing essential resources and addressing inequality in under-served communities.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Currently, he is developing clean water solutions that leverage emerging technologies to expand access in under-served regions globally. In parallel, he is bringing a disruptive clean technology to market that has the potential to significantly improve environmental outcomes across multiple industries, including aerospace, oil and gas, food and beverage, semiconductors, and medical device manufacturing.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;He remains focused on building scalable, purpose-driven ventures that align innovation with sustainability and global impact.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.flite.tech&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:14778,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;basam-murtaza-tahoor-14778&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/02.-Basam-Murtaza-Tahoor.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Basam Murtaza Tahoor&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot; Tahoors Creative Marketing&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Founder &amp; Owner&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Halifax, NS&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Basam Murtaza Tahoor is a Canadian entrepreneur, creative agency founder, and community builder with over nine years of experience helping businesses and creators bring their visions to life. As the Founder and Director of Tahoors Creative Inc., Basam leads a creative agency built on one strong belief that \\u201cevery business and every story deserve to be seen\\u201d and the right creative work makes that impossible to ignore.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Basam is as committed to community as he is to his business. He delivers free workshops and training sessions for new entrepreneurs, served as facilitator with the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS), delivered free workshops to Blk Canadian Women in Excellence Society (BWIE) and mentors young entrepreneurs through Futurpreneur. He sponsors local entrepreneurial events and serves as a Connector with Halifax Partnership as he helps job seekers find their footing in the local economy. His business is a proud member of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. Basam views his role not only as a creative professional but as a bridge builder who creates opportunities and contributes to his Nova Scotian community.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.tahoors.com&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:14795,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;briggs-gibbins-14795&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/03.-Briggs-Gibbins-1-878x1024.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Briggs Gibbins&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;Last Shot Apparel&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;CEO\\\/ Founder&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Edmonton, AB&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Briggs Gibbins is a dynamic young entrepreneur passionate about harnessing the power of business to create jobs, drive innovation, and deliver products and services that are socially and environmentally responsible. She is the founder of Last Shot Apparel, a garment design and manufacturing company based in Edmonton. LSA specializes in creating sustainable and ethically made apparel for companies and organizations across Canada.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Briggs has built and successfully exited two brands, including a consulting firm and a boutique, demonstrating her ability to identify opportunities, scale businesses, and create lasting value across industries.\\nIn 2026, Briggs is honoured to represent Canada at the G20 Young Entrepreneurs\\u2019 Alliance Summit in Vienna, Austria, where she advocates for business as a force for positive global change. Her leadership reflects her vision for a future where commerce actively contributes to a happier and healthier planet.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Before launching her business career, Briggs built a rich and diverse background in the performing arts. She competed internationally with Team Canada in dance, worked aboard cruise ships, and appeared in numerous productions for Netflix, Hallmark, and Paramount. She holds a degree in Business Administration and hosts the podcast Leave Average for Joe, where she shares stories about challenging the status quo and pursuing meaningful work.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Briggs continues to merge creativity, business acumen, and social responsibility to demonstrate that ethical entrepreneurship is not just viable\\u2014it is vital for the future.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.lastshotapparel.com&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:14801,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;catherine-poirier-14801&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/04.-Catherine-Poirier.png&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Catherine Poirier&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;Pure Libert\\u00e9 inc ( \\u00c9v\\u00e9nements reconnaissance RH et Treasure kids)&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Founder &amp; Owner&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Terrebone, QC&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Catherine is a dynamic entrepreneur with a bachelor\\u2019s degree in business administration and more than ten years of experience in human resources management. A finalist for several distinctions, including Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 and Women\\u2019s Leadership 2025, she stands out for her strategic mind and contagious energy. Her appearance on Dans l\\u2019\\u0153il du dragon (Quebec\\u2019s Dragons\\u2019 Den) confirmed her potential: the Dragons praised her entrepreneurial fire, and she received two investment offers for one of her businesses.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;As the founder of \\u00c9v\\u00e9nements reconnaissance RH, Catherine supports organizations in creating impactful corporate experiences and implementing HR strategies focused on engagement and retention. Her expertise covers:\\n&#8211; Planning local and international corporate events\\n&#8211; Recognition trips and team retreats\\n&#8211; Galas, conventions, and conferences\\n&#8211; Team-building activities and tailor-made experiences\\n&#8211; Recognition and employer branding strategies\\n&#8211; Personalized HR support&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Her team notably orchestrated a major convention for the Government of Quebec, demonstrating her ability to manage large-scale projects. She also works with SMEs, large companies, and multinationals, tailoring each mandate to her clients\\u2019 unique needs.\\nAlongside her events business, Catherine is growing a residential and commercial real estate portfolio, including a 10,000-square-foot building in Repentigny where she operates a coworking space.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Sociable and passionate, she thrives in multi-project environments and naturally inspires those around her.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.evenementsrh.ca&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:14805,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;chisom-ezeh-14805&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/05.-Chisom-Ezeh-1-882x1024.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Chisom Ezeh&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;The Publishing Pad Inc.&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Founder and CEO&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Saint John, NB&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Chisom Ezeh, MBA, is the Founder and CEO of The Publishing Pad Inc., a publishing and creative services company based in New Brunswick, Canada.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Her work sits at the intersection of storytelling, entrepreneurship, and economic inclusion. Through The Publishing Pad, she has supported over 150 professionals and thought leaders across the globe in transforming their ideas into published books and using those books as tools for authority, impact, and business growth, supporting the publishing journey of over 200 books.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Originally from Nigeria, Chisom moved to Canada in 2021 and built her business from the ground up in under four years, growing from a solo founder into a company with a global client base. That journey informs everything she builds, including Published by 18, a free 12-week writing and publishing workshop for high school students in Saint John that equips young people with the tools and confidence to share their stories.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;A multi-award-winning entrepreneur, Chisom was named one of Canada\\u2019s Top 100 Black Women to Watch by CIBWE, received the 2024 Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the Black Business Initiative (BBI), and won the 2025 Canadian Choice Award for Book Publishing in Saint John.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Chisom serves as an Ambassador for Women in Business New Brunswick and is a strong advocate for inclusive entrepreneurship and greater visibility for underrepresented voices across the business ecosystem.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.thepublishingpad.com&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:14811,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;clinton-large-14811&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/06.-Clinton-Large-1024x1024.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Clinton Large&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;Large Tutoring &quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;CEO &amp; Founder&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Vancouver, BC &quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Clinton Large is the Founder and CEO of Large Tutoring, an award-winning Canadian education company built on a simple belief: meaningful human connection is the foundation of effective learning. A BC Business 30 Under 30 award winner and recognized leader in Canada\\u2019s entrepreneurial ecosystem, he combines an engineering degree from UBC with a systems-driven approach to developing confident, adaptable learners.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Founded in 2020, Large Tutoring has grown into a team of 30+ educators delivering over 200 1-on-1 lessons weekly through a hybrid model of in-person and online learning across Canada. The company provides personalized tutoring in all core subjects\\u2014from Kindergarten through university\\u2014alongside executive functioning coaching led by a certified counsellor.\\nWhile leveraging technology and AI to enhance precision and outcomes, the company remains intentionally high-touch and relationship-driven. Every program is built on mentorship, accountability, and human connection\\u2014equipping students not just to succeed academically, but to navigate complex, real-world challenges.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Large Tutoring supports a wide range of learners, including those with learning disabilities and diverse needs, and partners with education agents and international organizations to advance Canadian education pathways globally.\\nStudents have earned admission to leading institutions worldwide and secured scholarships exceeding $50,000. Committed to accessibility, 5\\u201310% of programming is offered at sliding scale or pro bono, alongside ongoing support for human rights initiatives.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Clinton is currently scaling this model nationally, positioning Canadian education as a global standard for personalized learning.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.largetutoring.com\\\/&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:14815,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;damien-rambeaud-14815&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/07.-Damien-Rambeaud-2-1024x993.jpeg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Damien Rambeaud&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;Iris + Arlo&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Co-Founder &amp; CFO&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Montreal, QC&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Damien Rambeaud is the Chief Financial Officer and a Founding Team Member of Iris + Arlo, where he leads financial strategy, capital planning, operational scalability, and technology integration. Since the company\\u2019s early days, he has been instrumental in building the financial infrastructure and systems required to support rapid national expansion and U.S. market entry.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;With deep expertise at the intersection of finance and technology, Damien brings more than a decade of experience in financial systems, performance optimization, and strategic consulting. Prior to joining Iris + Arlo, he spent over six years at Deloitte as a Senior Manager in Consulting, advising organizations on financial transformation, systems implementation, and operational efficiency. He specialized in aligning finance functions with technology to drive scalability, transparency, and data-driven decision-making.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Earlier in his career, Damien served as a Functional Expert in Financial Systems at SNC-Lavalin, focusing on\\nOracle E-Business Suite and enterprise financial architecture. At IBM, he worked as a Financial Analyst, overseeing forecasting, budgeting, billing processes, and executive reporting, while developing business performance metrics presented to senior leadership.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;At Iris + Arlo, Damien combines analytical precision with entrepreneurial agility. He has architected the company\\u2019s financial controls, reporting frameworks, and operational systems to support multi-channel growth across DTC, retail, and corporate distribution. His leadership ensures disciplined execution, sustainable margins, and long-term value creation.\\nA strategic thinker with strong technical depth, Damien represents a new generation of finance leaders who integrate systems, data, and vision to power mission-driven growth.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.irisarlo.com&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:14823,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;daryl-wright-14823&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/08.-Daryl-Wright-936x1024.png&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Daryl Wright&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;Seed 2 Leaf Environmental Consulting Inc&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;CEO&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Cochin, SK&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Daryl Wright is an Environmental Professional and leader in Invasive Species Management. Dedicated to establishing solutions to Canada&#8217;s strategy including early detection and rapid response. As a member of Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation, Daryl recognized a major gap in Canada&#8217;s strategy was the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Seed 2 Leaf Environmental Consulting was launched to address these issues. Working with industry to build capacity among Indigenous youth and develop community strategies for invasive species. Daryl continues to push Canada&#8217;s position on a global stage through the launch of a global exchange program seeing workers share knowledge and experience in biodiversity protection.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.seed2leaf.com&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:14827,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;david-owasi-14827&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/09.-David-Owasi-1024x1002.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;David Owasi&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;Outreach Genius&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Founder &amp; CEO&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Winnipeg, MB&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;David Owasi is the Founder and CEO of OutreachGenius, a venture-backed AI voice technology company helping service-based businesses automate customer communication, recover missed revenue opportunities, and scale their sales operations. Through OutreachGenius, David works with home service companies, franchise brands, healthcare organizations, and B2B companies to deploy AI voice agents that handle inbound calls, revive cold leads, qualify prospects, and book appointments.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;With a background in entrepreneurship, sales, and AI automation, David is focused on making advanced technology more accessible to small and medium-sized businesses. His work centers on helping traditional industries adopt practical AI systems that improve response times, increase conversions, and create more efficient customer experiences.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;As a young founder, David is passionate about the role entrepreneurship can play in economic growth, innovation, and job creation. He believes AI should not replace human relationships, but instead help businesses become more responsive, productive, and competitive in a changing economy.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;David is currently building OutreachGenius as a Canadian technology company with global ambitions, focused on helping businesses capture more opportunities from the demand they already generate. Through his work, he aims to contribute to a future where young entrepreneurs are not only participating in the economy, but actively building the tools and systems that shape it.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.outreachgenius.ai&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:14831,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;diana-virgovicova-14831&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/10.-Diana-Virgovicova-Headshot.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Diana Virgovicova&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;Xatoms&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;CEO &amp; Founder&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Toronto, ON&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Diana Virgovicova is the Founder and CEO of Xatoms, a Canadian water-technology company using AI and quantum chemistry to discover new light-activated materials that can remove some of the world\\u2019s toughest contaminants from water.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Her mission began at 14, when she backpacked through India with her mother and saw rivers turned black by pollution. She also saw young girls getting sick during their periods because the water they depended on was unsafe. That experience became the turning point that shaped her life\\u2019s work: building solutions that could serve not only advanced treatment systems, but also the communities most affected and least supported.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Back in Slovakia, Diana began teaching herself quantum chemistry tools without formal access to a lab. By 17, she had designed a new visible-light photocatalyst for water purification, a breakthrough that earned her a Diploma of Excellence from Princess Victoria of Sweden during World Water Week and helped secure a full scholarship to study Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto.\\nToday, Diana leads Xatoms as it develops breakthrough materials for contaminants such as pathogens, heavy metals, dyes, and PFAS, with pilots across Canada, the United States, Kenya, and South Africa. Her work has been recognized globally, including speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos and winning the G20 YEA global pitch competition, where she brought the title home to Canada.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.xatoms.com\\\/&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:14835,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;ehi-agbonlahor-14835&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/11.-Ehi-Agbonlahor-1-876x1024.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Ehi Agbonlahor&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;Anutio&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Founder &amp; CEO&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Toronto, ON&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Ehi is the founder of Anutio &#8211; an AI infrastructure platform for career development, hyper-personalized upskilling for the future of work. Prior to Anutio, she led AI partnerships as product manager for TD Bank\\u2019s AI Research lab. With 15 years of experience across Fortune 500 and startups in North America and Africa, she is the President of Be Future Ready a not-for-profit with the mandate to bridge the digital divide for marginalized groups. Ehi is also a Lecturer at the University of Toronto Master\\u2019s of Mathematical Finance Program where she teaches Innovation Design and Emerging technologies.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Ehi is a serial entrepreneur and Rotman MBA graduate, where she graduated with 5 specialties in strategy, consulting, innovation &#038; entrepreneurship, leadership &#038; change management, organizational behavior &#038; Human Resources. During her time at Rotman, Ehi co-founded a student club and two scholarships for Black students. Prior to Anutio, she founded an integrated poultry and vegetable farm, an ecommerce business providing children\\u2019s toys, educational books and gift items. 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With over 15 years of experience in business operations, supply chain logistics, and sustainable development, she has led initiatives focused on operational performance, resilience, and inclusive economic participation. She also brings international leadership experience as a former UN executive across Africa and Europe, where she contributed to programs advancing sustainable development and community-centered solutions.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Today, she is the Founder of Twish Cart, a disruptive food-tech platform transforming the agrifood sector by helping agrifood businesses to sell smarter and more efficiently while enabling families to save on food costs.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;El Gibbor launched Twish Cart to address one of the most urgent economic pressures facing households: rising grocery prices and shrinking purchasing power. Twish Cart\\u2019s group-buying model empowers agri-food businesses and producers to increase volume, improve demand visibility, and reduce food waste while helping families to pool orders and unlock better pricing. The platform turns fragmented grocery demand into structured buying power, creating value on both sides of the food supply chain. By combining digital commerce, supply chain coordination, and community-based distribution, Twish Cart is building a scalable model for more equitable and efficient food access.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;El Gibbor is passionate about entrepreneurship as a driver of inclusive growth and believes innovation must create measurable value for both businesses and communities. Her work is grounded in the conviction that smarter food systems can strengthen local economies, restore household purchasing power, and support more sustainable consumption. Through Twish Cart, she is building a Canadian innovation with global relevance for the future of food, trade, and community resilience.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.twishcart.com&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:14845,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;falone-ngnitedem-siakam-14845&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/13.-Falone-Ngnitedem-Zeudeu-1.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Falone Ngnitedem Siakam&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;fafa luxury canada inc&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;CEO&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Brownsburg-chatham, QC&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Falone Ngnitedem Siakam is a professional and mentor in entrepreneurship, an expert in environment and sustainable development, an ESG\\\/CSR consultant, and a leader committed to sustainable transformation. Visionary and impact-driven, she places responsible innovation, economic inclusion, and the creation of social value at the heart of each of her initiatives.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;As the founder of Fafa Luxury Canada Inc., she contributes to the empowerment of women and youth through training in eco-responsible entrepreneurship and the creation of sustainable brands formulated and manufactured in a laboratory in Canada. She is also the creator of Dream Eco Dolls, an ecological doll brand that celebrates diversity, and of the hair care brand Nappy Fi\\u00e8re \\u00e0 la 365, an eco-responsible line formulated and manufactured in a laboratory in Canada, as well as the author of the children\\u2019s documentary Tiko le Colibri Voyageur (Tiko the Travelling Hummingbird), which raises children\\u2019s awareness of nature conservation. A multifaceted entrepreneur, she is also the founder of Verdix Consulting, a consulting firm specializing in sustainable transition, where she supports SMEs, startups, and organizations in Quebec and internationally with the strategic integration of ESG and CSR practices. Her approach combines rigour, innovation, and community roots, enabling organizations to accelerate their sustainability performance while strengthening their resilience.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Deeply involved in the Canadian entrepreneurial ecosystem, Falone serves as a mentor with Futurpreneur and within several Canadian organizations, supporting the growth, structuring, and impact of emerging entrepreneurs. She holds a master\\u2019s degree in environment and sustainable development recognized within the Quebec education system, and positions herself as an ambassador for the preservation of future generations, working toward a more responsible, inclusive, and sustainable world. Her journey reflects an unwavering drive to build innovative solutions in service of tomorrow\\u2019s society and economy.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/fafaluxurycanada.com\\\/&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:14851,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;gharsa-amin-14851&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/14.-Gharsa-Amin-1024x1024.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Gharsa Amin&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;Kavodax&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Founder &amp; CEO&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Toronto, ON&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Gharsa Amin is a Canadian entrepreneur, software engineer, and the Founder &#038; CEO of Kavodax \\u2014 Canada&#8217;s first stablecoin-powered cross-border payments platform built for enterprises and financial institutions operating at a global scale.Based in Toronto, Ontario, Gharsa brings over four years of deep expertise in the stablecoin and digital payments space, combining rare technical depth with a rigorous compliance-first mindset. She holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Public Administration with a specialization in financial crime management \\u2014 a foundation that directly shapes Kavodax&#8217;s approach to regulatory integrity, anti-money laundering frameworks, and trust-based financial infrastructure. 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Isaac has led XO&#8217;s technical strategy end-to-end since founding, including its cloud architecture, machine learning pipeline and iOS applications, and serves as XO&#8217;s primary external technical voice with investors and clinical partners. Under his technical leadership, XO has secured non-dilutive funding from NRC-IRAP and CABHI Ignite, joined the Creative Destruction Lab accelerator, launched a paid pilot at Dykeland Lodge in Nova Scotia, and is currently fundraising at the pre-seed stage.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Isaac is a 2026 graduate of Syracuse University with a B.S. in Biotechnology (1870 Scholar), received the Outstanding Achievement in Biotechnology Award given to the top student in the program, co-authored a peer reviewed genetics publication, founded both the debate club and a iGEM biotech incubator at his school along with playing on the Men&#8217;s Ice Hockey team. 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He currently serves as the Director of Operations at Canada Bridges, an Indigenous youth-serving charity, and as a Board Member with 4-H Alberta.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Jacob brings a multidisciplinary background in entrepreneurship, finance, banking, renewable energy, and community development. His work has centred on building organizations, developing strategic partnerships, raising capital, and creating practical pathways for people and communities to access opportunity.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;As an Indigenous leader, Jacob is committed to advancing economic reconciliation through entrepreneurship, investment, and systems-level collaboration. 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She holds an MBA from Carleton University and currently serves as an Instructor at Carleton University, where she teaches Introduction to Marketing for IT students. She is also a Project Manager in Telecommunications, leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and stakeholder-driven delivery.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Kajal has held leadership and consulting roles across multiple industries, including project strategy, international partnerships, communications, and customer experience. Her work combines strong execution with a community-building mindset, grounded in data, collaboration, and continuous improvement. She has also contributed to programming and growth initiatives that increased engagement and delivered measurable impact across diverse audiences.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;In addition to her professional roles, Kajal is an active contributor to entrepreneurial and community ecosystems. 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As the Founder and Chief Filmmaker of Cypher Creative Corp, he leads projects from initial pitch to final delivery. His executive background also includes roles as Head of Production at Hemmings House Pictures and Video Director at Civilized Worldwide.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;His broadcast credits span CBC, CTV, Bell TV1, and Amazon Prime. As a creator and showrunner, Lauchlan helmed Maestro Chef Wes, starring Canadian hip-hop pioneer Maestro Fresh Wes, and Radio Vs Radio, featuring the francophone hip-hop duo Radio Radio. His narrative portfolio includes the nationally broadcast documentary My Name Is Wolastoq and the award-winning films Save The Paramount, 12 Dogs Drive, and Sistema Revolution.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Lauchlan is an Associate Member of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers (CSC). His accolades include three &#8220;Best Documentary&#8221; wins at the Silver Wave Film Festival, two East Coast Music Association (ECMA) nominations for direction, and &#8220;The Originals&#8221; award for Film &#038; New Media. He also served as a documentary juror for the 2019 Canadian Screen Awards.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Beyond film and television, Lauchlan is the Co-Founder of the Moonlight Bazaar, an award-winning cultural street festival. 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Founder of UnCap Consulting, she helps nonprofits and ecosystem organizations transform economic development and entrepreneurship advancement mandates into high-impact programs that move entrepreneurs forward. Much of her work has focused on supporting women&#8217;s economic empowerment through entrepreneurship, designing initiatives that account for the real barriers women face in business, not just the visible ones.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;As a strategic consultant, her work is driven by a central conviction: building more equitable economic ecosystems starts with giving entrepreneurs, especially women &#8211; the tools, the spaces, and the legitimacy to fully claim their space. 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He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Yekola, a cultural learning platform that uses AI to help communities teach, learn, and preserve their languages and cultural knowledge.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Through Yekola, Merveille is pioneering the concept of \\u201cculturally intelligent AI\\u201d, exploring how artificial intelligence can be trained on community knowledge systems rather than solely large-scale internet data. His work sits at the intersection of AI ethics, language preservation, and digital inclusion.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Merveille also serves as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence for startup programs, where he mentors early-stage entrepreneurs, and collaborates with researchers and technologists working on more equitable AI systems.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;With over eight years of experience across startups, data analytics, and technology partnerships, Merveille is committed to ensuring that the next generation of AI reflects the languages, histories, and perspectives of communities around the world&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/yekola.app&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:14768,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;morgan-lehtinen-14768&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/25.-Morgan-Lehtinen-1-1024x835.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Morgan Lehtinen&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;RXN HUB&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Executive Director&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Kingston, ON&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Morgan Lehtinen is an accomplished researcher, entrepreneur, and innovation consultant with over a decade of experience mobilizing chemical technologies. Her journey began as a PhD founder at Queen\\u2019s University, where she launched a cleantech startup to commercialize her research in polymer and materials science. This firsthand experience revealed the &#8220;Scale-Up Gap&#8221;\\u2014the systemic barriers that prevent world-class laboratory research from reaching industrial application.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Today, Morgan serves as the Executive Director of RXN HUB, a not-for-profit economic development hub that is home to a first-of-its-kind, 22,500 m\\u00b2 industrial scale-up facility in Kingston, Ontario. Under her leadership, RXN HUB provides the shared piloting and manufacturing infrastructure alongside the operational expertise required to accelerate ventures from lab to market, de-risking technology adoption across the natural resources, energy, and advanced manufacturing sectors. Her work is pivotal in strengthening Canada\\u2019s industrial resilience and ensuring sustainable innovations achieve significant real-world impact.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;In addition to her role at RXN HUB, Morgan is the National Advisory Lead for the Mitacs &#8220;Invention to Innovation&#8221; (i2I) program for Cleantech, where she builds systems to support the next generation of scientist-entrepreneurs. Recognized as one of Canada\\u2019s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 and a Corporate Knights\\u2019 Top 30 Under 30 Sustainability Leader, she is a dedicated advocate for bridging the gap between scientific discovery and global commercialization.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.rxnhub.org&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:14764,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;murielle-bien-aime-14764&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/26.-Murielle-Bien-Aime.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Murielle Bien-Aime&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;LA MAISON KOMAND\\u014c&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Founder &amp; Creative Director&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Montreal, QC&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Murielle Bien-Aim\\u00e9 is the founder and creative director of Maison Komand\\u014d, an award-winning, identity-driven sustainable underwear, clothing and lifestyle brand based in Montreal. Designed for women of all sizes and manufactured locally using OEKO-TEX certified bamboo fabric, the brand is redefining what women&#8217;s underwear can look and feel like, inside and out. From its direct-to-consumer roots, Maison Komand\\u014d has grown into a multi-channel brand now distributed in retail stores with a B2B business driving a significant share of its growth. The brand has been selected for two international trade missions (one in Toronto and one in Mexico) where new partnerships are actively taking shape.\\nBefore founding Maison Komand\\u014d, Murielle built a career spanning real estate, the arts, education, and community work a foundation that continues to shape the way she leads and creates. Recognized as an RBC Emerging Black Entrepreneur, she brings vision, purpose, and a distinct audacity to everything she builds.\\nAt Maison Komand\\u014d, Murielle leads across disciplines: from creative direction and product design to brand strategy, photography, illustration, and storytelling. Her work is intentionally disruptive, deeply human, and rooted in a commitment to empowering women and celebrating difference.\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.bekomando.com&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:14758,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;nicole-antoine-14758&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/27.-Nicole-Antoine-1-905x1024.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Nicole Antoine&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;N\\\/A &amp; Co inc.&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Founder &amp; CEO&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Montreal, QC&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;With a solid reputation as a visionary problem solver and creative tactician, Nicole Antoine is a marketing strategist and brand manager with 10 years\\u2019 experience striking the balance between storytelling, bottom line, target audience and community due to her vast background in law, non-profit, and retail. Through N\\\/A and Co. Inc., she successfully produces thoughtful strategies for brands and helps leaders showcase their identity in the corporate world. Nicole is making diversity and inclusion a priority over the last decade through social entrepreneurship. As co-founder of Four Brown Girls \\u201cFBG\\u201d, an Event management facilitation company laser focused on communicating to Black Canadians, she has hosted various digital and physical events that help black individuals through their 4 pillars: Sisterhood, Identity, Health &amp; Wealth. She is the Architect behind their new signature event: BLAXPO &#8211; where top tier Canadian companies can authentically connect with Black candidates in a space of belonging. Nicole has been recognized in Forbes, Bay Street Bull as Woman of the year, 100 Black women to watch &#8211; CIBWE, CBC Black changemaker and recently named laureate of the Montreal BHM Roundtable while recently completely her EMBA at HEC-Mcgill.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.naandco.com&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:14754,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;olaseni-cole-14754&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/28.-Olaseni-Shaney-Cole-1024x683.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Olaseni Cole&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;Steminai&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Founder &amp; CEO&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Saskatoon, SK &quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Olaseni Cole is the founder of Steminai, an AI-enabled gamified learning platform built to teach children and young adults essential 21st-century skills in STEM, coding, robotics, and artificial intelligence across multiple global languages. His mission is to raise a generation of innovators, creators, and problem solvers equipped to shape the future through technology.\\nHis journey began in Ibadan, Nigeria, where he worked as an ICT instructor and encountered a reality that would define his path. Many of his students had never seen a computer. Determined to change this, he brought his personal laptop to class each day, giving students their first hands-on experience with technology. That moment sparked a deeper commitment to expanding access to digital education.\\nThis led to the creation of Young Empowered Programmers, an EdTech initiative that has introduced over 20,000 African children between ages 5 and 16 to coding through school and community partnerships.\\nToday, Olaseni is scaling this impact globally through Steminai. The platform combines storytelling, gamification, and AI to deliver personalized learning experiences that build curiosity, creativity, and strong problem-solving skills. Designed for accessibility and cultural relevance, Steminai enables learners to engage with technology in ways that are both meaningful and engaging.\\nThrough Steminai, Olaseni is building more than a product. He is shaping a generation ready to create, innovate, and lead in a digital world.\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.steminai.com&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:14901,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;omer-khan-14901&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/29.-Omer-Khan-1024x1024.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Omer Khan&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;Privacy.Education&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Founder&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Montreal, QC&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Omer does not just work in technology, he advocates for the people technology too often leaves behind.\\nAs a Privacy Engineering Lead, Security Engineer, and AI Governance expert, he has built his career at the critical intersection of digital systems and human rights. After honing his engineering expertise at Amazon and other leading technology companies, he turned his focus toward a broader mission: designing privacy frameworks, strengthening security infrastructure, and helping shape a more responsible future for technology.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Over the past two years, Omer has served as a part-time professor at both Concordia University and Seneca College, encouraging students to think critically about the systems they will one day build.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;His commitment to impact extends beyond the classroom. As a leader with Global Shapers Montreal, an initiative of the World Economic Forum, he has worked alongside emerging leaders to drive meaningful change in his community and beyond.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Today, as the founder of privacy.education, Omer is focused on ensuring that K\\u201312 students and underrepresented women have the knowledge and tools to navigate an increasingly digital world. Drawing on firsthand experience with the ways algorithms and data systems can disadvantage vulnerable populations, he is committed to making privacy education accessible and actionable.\\nOmer believes privacy is not a privilege, it is a fundamental right. Through his work, he is helping build a future where technology serves people, not the other way around.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/privacy.education\\\/&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:14907,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;pamela-yengayenge-14907&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/30.-Pamela-Yengayenge.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Pamela Yengayenge&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;Innovyeng entrepreneuriat f\\u00e9minin Inc.&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Founder &amp; CEO&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Ottawa, ON&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Founder and CEO of InnovYeng Women&#8217;s Entrepreneurship Inc. 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Holder of a Master&#8217;s Degree in Project Management (M.Sc) &#8211; EAE Business School- Barcelona, Spain and ILO (International Labor Organization) accredited trainer in Business Creation and Management (GERME).&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.innovyeng.org&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:14749,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;paul-griffin-14749&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/3.-Paul-Griffin.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Paul Griffin&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;The Sales Factory Inc&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Co-Founder &amp; CEO&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Toronto, ON&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Paul Griffin is the founder and CEO of The Sales Factory and Pitchpilot.ai. The Sales Factory is a B2B outsourced sales firm ranked #1 in Canada and #2 worldwide on G2, and a three-time Globe and Mail Top Growing Company (#1 in Business Services, 2025). Through TSF, Paul has helped hundreds of startups, scale-ups, and enterprises across North America validate markets, build pipelines, and drive revenue without the overhead of in-house sales teams. Pitchpilot, his second venture, is an AI-powered sales intelligence platform that helps teams research prospects, personalize outreach, and accelerate pipeline &#8211; built to scale the go-to-market process beyond founder-led sales.\\nPaul&#8217;s work sits at the intersection of business development, AI, and entrepreneurship. Both ventures are bootstrapped and profitable, operating across 13 languages and serving clients from early-stage founders to S&amp;P 500 companies.\\nPaul is also an active member of the Futurpreneur community, where he delivers monthly sales training workshops helping emerging entrepreneurs sharpen their sales skills, improve customer acquisition, and gain confidence in pitching their businesses. He is committed to making sales approachable and effective for founders across all industries.\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.thesalesfactory.com&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:14911,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;rahila-kuyoro-14911&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/32.-Rahila-Kuyoro-1024x801.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Rahila Kuyoro&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;D&#039;hilla Beauty Inc&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Founder&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Toronto, ON&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Rahila Kuyoro is an award-winning entrepreneur and the founder of D\\u2019hilla Beauty, a science-backed skincare brand dedicated to addressing chronic skin concerns such as hyperpigmentation, melasma, and acne. Built from her personal journey with severe skin challenges, D\\u2019hilla Beauty goes beyond skincare to empower women to feel confident, seen, and unapologetically themselves. Through D\\u2019hilla Beauty, Rahila is creating a purpose-driven brand that centers on simplicity, effectiveness, and community. Her mission is to inspire women, especially mothers and professional women\\u2014to prioritize self-care, embrace their natural beauty, and lead with confidence. The brand is rooted in empowerment, sustainability, and education, fostering a global community where women can grow, heal, and thrive.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.dhilla.com&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:14915,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;rashmi-prakash-14915&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/33.-Rashmi-Prakash-819x1024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Rashmi Prakash&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;Re.generation &quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Executive Director&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Waverley, NS&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Rashmi Prakash is a biomedical engineer, entrepreneur, and sustainability leader whose work sits at the intersection of human health, environmental justice, and equitable innovation. She is the founder and CEO of Aruna Revolution, a circular economy company that developed patented compostable menstrual products from agricultural fiber residuals, raising $2M in non-dilutive funding and receiving international recognition from governments and institutions across Monaco, Korea, Dubai, Singapore, India, and North America.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Rashmi holds a B.ASc and M.Eng in Biomedical Engineering from the University of British Columbia, where her graduate research focused on women&#8217;s health equity in medical device development. She is an Adjunct Professor at UBC Engineering, teaching courses on the societal and environmental impact of biomedical technology, and serves as Chair of Canada&#8217;s ISO TC 338 Mirror Committee on Menstrual Health Products: convening engineers, clinicians, and Indigenous midwives around shared global policy frameworks.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Recognized as a Clean50 Emerging Leader and Ocean Leader by Dr. Sylvia Earle, she has been featured in CBC Dragons&#8217; Den, Elle Canada, New York Times and has spoken at forums across four continents. She is also the host of Flow &#038; Tell, a podcast with over 5 million views fighting period stigma and driving systemic change in women&#8217;s health. Rashmi is committed to building innovation ecosystems that centre equity, data sovereignty, and community resilience and to ensuring that the next generation of entrepreneurs has access to the networks, capital, and support needed to scale solutions that matter.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.re-generation.ca\\\/&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:14745,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;ruth-aliu-14745&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/2.-Ruth-Aliu.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Ruth Aliu&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot; Techity Consulting&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Founder\\\/Lead Consultant&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Ottawa, ON&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Ruth Aliu is the Founder and CEO of Techity Consulting, a Canadian technology consulting firm that helps service-based and eCommerce businesses build secure, scalable, and efficient operational systems. With over a decade of experience across technology operations and cybersecurity, she works with entrepreneurs to strengthen the infrastructure behind their businesses so they can grow sustainably and focus on high-value work.\\nRuth is passionate about making technology practical and accessible for entrepreneurs, with a focus on helping businesses move from fragmented systems to streamlined operations that support long-term growth.\\nHer work and insights have been featured by Invest Ottawa, Digital Main Street, Black Professionals in Tech Network, CanadianSME Magazine and Canadian Internet Registration Authority. She also contributes to the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem as an AI Adoption Coach with CampTech.\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/techityconsult.ca%20&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:14919,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;saboor-meherzad-14919&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/35.-Saboor-Meherzad-1024x732.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Saboor Meherzad&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;GrowEasy Solution&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Founder&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Abbotsford, BC&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Saboor Meherzad is a Canadian entrepreneur and the Founder &#038; CEO of GrowEasy Solutions, a British Columbia-based technology company building GrowEasy OS, an AI-powered restaurant execution platform designed to help independent restaurants and multi-location operators improve daily accountability, operational visibility, and execution consistency.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;With more than 20 years of experience in restaurant and physical operations, including environments shaped by McDonald\\u2019s operating standards and BC Place Stadium event operations, Saboor brings a practical, operator-led perspective to technology development. His work focuses on helping restaurant teams move beyond paper checklists, fragmented communication, and manual follow-ups by providing structured workflows, manager visibility, proof-backed task execution, shift handoffs, training support, equipment tracking, and AI-supported operational insights.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Through GrowEasy, Saboor is focused on building execution infrastructure for restaurants and physical operations businesses that need stronger operational consistency across teams and locations. His long-term vision is to create scalable operational technology that helps entrepreneurs and operators improve productivity, strengthen accountability, and run more resilient businesses in an increasingly digital economy.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;In addition to building GrowEasy, Saboor is actively engaged in Canada\\u2019s startup ecosystem and collaborates with local businesses, operators, and innovation partners to explore how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence can support entrepreneurship, operational efficiency, and economic growth globally.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.groweasysolutions.ca&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:12579,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;sherena-hussain-12579&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/Sherena-Hussain-Headshot-400-x-400-1024x862.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Sherena Hussain&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;FleetZero Inc.&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;COO and Co-Founder&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Toronto, ON&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Sherena is a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and finance, accomplished lawyer and trusted advisor in implementing new business models. Sherena has practiced law at McCarthy Tetrault LLP, a globally renowned business law firm and has worked on numerous complex and leading infrastructure projects globally. She has worked at Infrastructure Ontario facilitating the procurement and delivery of infrastructure projects using Public-Private-Partnerships, blended finance and project financing. Sherena is also the inaugural director for a G7 initiative for the Canadian government, connecting institutional capital to bankable sustainable infrastructure projects globally. She has founded and scaled several sustainability startups. Currently Sherena is the COO and Co-Founder of FleetZero, a turnkey solutions provider accelerating the decarbonization of transportation.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/fleetzero.ai\\\/&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:14929,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;temi-okesanya-14929&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/37.-Temi-Okesanya.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Temi Okesanya&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;Road Aider&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;CEO\\\/Founder&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Calgary, AB &quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Temi Okesanya is a Canadian entrepreneur and technology leader known for building innovative, impact-driven ventures at the intersection of technology and sustainability. He is the Founder and CEO of Road Aider, a pioneering digital roadside assistance platform transforming how motorists access emergency services through on-demand technology. Under his leadership, the company has scaled from concept to a thriving enterprise, creating jobs and redefining convenience in the automotive services industry.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;He also serves as Managing Partner at 22 Energy Group, a forward-thinking renewable energy and water solutions company focused on waste-to-energy systems and sustainable infrastructure across emerging markets, reflecting his commitment to environmental innovation and global impact.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Temi holds a Master\\u2019s degree in Petroleum Engineering and graduated top of his engineering class. His professional background spans engineering, product development, and strategic partnerships, equipping him with a unique blend of technical depth and business acumen.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Beyond business, Temi is the founder of the Whiteboard Project, an initiative launched in 2017 to support underserved public schools globally with essential educational resources.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;His achievements have earned notable recognition, including First Place and People\\u2019s Choice at Innovate Calgary\\u2019s 2022 Black Founders in Tech Pitch Competition, selection to represent Canada at the 2024 G20 Young Entrepreneurs\\u2019 Alliance Summit in Brazil, and the 2024 Calgary Black Chambers Achievement Award in STEM.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Temi continues to champion innovation, economic empowerment, and inclusive growth through his work.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;facebook&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;twitter&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkedin&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;website&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.roadaider.ca\\\/&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:14739,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;tolu-towoju-14739&quot;,&quot;photo&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/futurpreneur.ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/1.-Towoju-Oluwatobi-1024x1024.png&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Tolu Towoju&quot;,&quot;job_title&quot;:&quot;CLARIVUE&quot;,&quot;professional_title&quot;:&quot;Founder&quot;,&quot;location&quot;:&quot;Halifax, NS&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Tolu Towoju is the founder of Clarivue. 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