What we’re about
## About Synova Consulting
At Synova Consulting, we empower entrepreneurs, startups, and business professionals to achieve sustainable growth through strategic mentorship, actionable business solutions, and collaborative networking opportunities. By fostering a culture of innovation and synergy, we help transform ideas into thriving businesses.
## What We Do
We curate and host professional events designed to bridge the gap between vision and execution. Our focus is on building a dynamic community where entrepreneurs, investors, and business experts come together to exchange insights, foster collaborations, and accelerate business success.
## Our Key Activities
- Startup Networking Meetups
Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, experienced mentors, and potential partners to build valuable business relationships. - Business Growth Workshops
Hands-on sessions covering essential topics like business planning, market research, funding strategies, and operational excellence. - Expert Panel Discussions
Engage with industry leaders who share their strategies on entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership, and scaling businesses. - Pitch & Feedback Events
A platform for startups to present their ideas and receive constructive feedback from investors and business consultants.
## Past Events
- Building Your Business in Canada: Insights from Ray Russell
- Guest Speaker: Ray Russell, Founder of Freshslice Pizza
- Date: December 2024
- Location: UBC Robson Square, Vancouver
- Startup Growth & Venture Capital Insights
- Guest Speaker: Mehdi Hosseini, Managing Partner at Arete Venture Capital
- Date: March 2025
- Location: UBC Robson Square, Vancouver
- Leadership in Business: The Art of Adaptive Leadership
- Guest Speaker: Adel Gamar, Co-Founder & CEO of GLG Ltd.
- Date: May 2025
- Location: UBC Robson Square, Vancouver
Upcoming events
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Launch-Learn-Lead Summit
UBC-Sauder-Robson Square, 800 Robson St, Vancouver, BC, CALaunch, Learn, Lead is an annual summit bringing together Vancouver’s entrepreneurs, innovators, and professionals for an afternoon of practical insights, honest conversations, and meaningful community connections.
## 🎤 Featured Speakers
- Sandi Besen
AI Engineer & Ecosystem Lead, IBM Research
Talk: AI & Emerging Tech: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know
--- - Jennifer Charters
Director, Cloud & AI Platforms, Microsoft Canada
Talk: Navigating Careers in the Era of AI
--- - Ray Russell
Founder, Freshslice Pizza
Talk: Entrepreneurship and the Art of Expansion
--- - Adel Gamar
UBC Adjunct Professor & Leadership Expert
Talk: Leadership That Builds Trust and Drives Growth - ---
- Tiago Ritter
Digital Strategist, Musora | Founder of W3haus
Talk: Reinventing Success: From Founder to Employee and Beyond
--- - Samin Saadat
Executive Director, Jalapeño Employee Engagement
Talk: People First: Rethinking Growth Through Engagement
--- - Olia Stasiuk
CEO, BonzaiAI
Talk: How to Build a Dream Team of Co-Founders, Investors & Talent
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## 🕒 Agenda
2:30 – 3:00 PM
Registration & Welcome
Arrival, check-in, and light refreshments***
Feature Talks
Each talk is 15 minutes followed by 5 minutes of audience Q&A.
3:00 – 3:20 PM — Adel Gamar
*Leadership That Builds Trust and Drives Growth
3:20 – 3:40 PM — Sandi Besen
AI & Emerging Tech: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know
3:40 – 4:00 PM — Samin Saadat
People First: Rethinking Growth Through Engagement
4:00 – 4:20 PM — Tiago Ritter
Brand as Strategy: Building Identity in a Noisy World***
4:20 – 4:50 PM
Break
Networking and Refreshment***
4:50 – 5:10 PM — Ray Russell
Entrepreneurship and the Art of Expansion
5:10 – 5:30 PM — Jennifer Charters
Navigating Careers in the Era of AI
5:30 – 5:50 PM — Olia Stasiuk
How to Build a Dream Team of Co-Founders, Investors & Talent***
6:00 – 6:30 PM
Group Photo & Final Networking
Wrap up the day with final conversations, connections, and a summit-wide photo.🎓 All participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance to recognize their involvement in the 2025 summit.
Learn more at www.lllsummit.com.1 attendee- Sandi Besen
Past events
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