Shawn Gibson is Partner at Incito Executive and Leadership Development, and leads the Executive Strategy practice. As a former senior executive, startup founder and Professional Certified Coach, he possesses a deep understanding of the challenges and dynamics that leaders face in today's competitive landscape. Known for his strategic mindset, deep business acumen and results-focused approach, Shawn guides leaders and organizations through strategy development, systems thinking, conflict management, change management and effective communication, ultimately unifying leadership teams to fulfill t ..read more

Paul Michael Stoia (https://www.paulmichaelstoia.com/home) made his US debuts in the fall of 2024 at the legendary Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, with the orchestra led by Grammy Award Winner Quinn Johnson. He then sold out his very first "A Frank Sinatra Christmas" show live in Las Vegas at the Maxan Jazz Club. In 2023, he made his international debut in Martigues, France with Lyrique en Provence under the direction of Paris Opera "Chef de chant" Phil Richardson. Paul got his start singing jazz in high school, then studied opera in Canada, Italy, the USA, Germany, and France. He has perform ..read more

Kristen Gale is the spirited force and founder behind THE TEN SPOT®️ beauty bars' rise from a singular Toronto location to an acclaimed international franchise with over 40 bustling bars across Canada and the U.S., with a dozen more in the pipeline. Starting her business at just 24 years old, Kristen has become a trailblazer in the beauty and franchise field with her entrepreneurial flair garnering her numerous accolades, including a spot on Canada's Top 40 Under 40, the Chatelaine Magazine W100 list, and recognition as one of EY’s Winning Women. Under her leadership, THE TEN SPOT®️ has clinch ..read more

Maria deBruijn is a leadership expert, facilitator, and CEO with over two decades of experience helping organizations cultivate engaged and high-performing teams. deBruijn holds a Master’s degree in Communications and Technology from the University of Alberta, where her research focused on the impact of technology on engagement. deBruijn’s debut book, Understood: The Greatest Human Need and the Key to Engagement, is a compilation of the most valuable insights from her years of experience in the leadership and engagement space. Join Our Community of Canadian Entrepreneurs! Entrepreneurs are the ..read more

Tim Hewson is a successful business leader with experience in telecommunications, e-commerce, business management, and more. Since graduating from the Loughborough University of Technology in the UK with an Honours degree in Human Factors, Tim has accumulated 30+ years of experience as a telecommunications consultant and business builder. Over the past 20 years Tim has built LegalWIlls on online service that helps people write their Wills and other estate planning documents. Join Our Community of Canadian Entrepreneurs! Entrepreneurs are the driving force behind Canada’s economy, and we’re her ..read more

Sandy Shindleman, Founder and Chairman of Shindico, is an advisor and asset manager for several Canadian Pension Funds and family offices. Shindico's head office is a sustainable, energy efficient environment, which has been awarded a BOMA BEST Gold certification. Sandy is a founder of StorageVille Inc. The mission statement of "Succeeding by Helping Others Succeed" is the cornerstone of his family’s success. Join Our Community of Canadian Entrepreneurs! Entrepreneurs are the driving force behind Canada’s economy, and we’re here to support them every step of the way. For exclusive insights, ti ..read more

Cato Pastoll is an entrepreneurial success in Fintech. He has spent the last 14 years building Lending Loop Financial. Cato is the co-founder and CEO of Loop where he has been building financial products for Canadian SME businesses for the better part of a decade. Coming from a family of entrepreneurs and small business owners, Cato has an acute awareness of the challenges SMBs face and has advocated for banking reform, pioneered low-cost funding methods for SMBs and helped provide more than $100M to businesses across the country. Join Our Community of Canadian Entrepreneurs! Entrepreneurs are ..read more

Mitch Jacobsen is a former engineer turned beverage entrepreneur. He is the receptionist, the janitor, and sometimes the CEO at Rviita [pronounced Ree – Vai – Tuh and short for ‘revitalize’] Energy Tea, which is a natural energy drink now carried in over 1200 stores across Canada and is a top selling energy drink on Amazon and recently listed in select Costco locations. When he's not obsessing over how to cram more goodness into a sleek, eco-friendly beverage pouch, Mitch is probably brainstorming ways to make energy drinks that don’t make you feel like you’ve licked a battery. Armed with a pa ..read more

Chris Micetich is a serial entrepreneur and investor who is a Founder of seven companies across three industries. Experienced Chief Executive Officer with a proven track record of success including closing the largest licensing deal in Canadian biotech history. Skilled in Pharmaceutical Research and Development (R&D), Biotechnology, Contract Research Organizations (CRO’s) and Life Sciences. Extensive start-up experience. Remains actively involved in the innovation ecosystem mentoring visionary leaders. Graduate of the University of Alberta. Author of One Day You'll Understand: An Entrepren ..read more

Sheena Yap Chan is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, and executive strategist specializing in transforming workplace culture through leadership and confidence-building strategies. Her globally recognized podcast, The Tao of Self-Confidence has reached over 1.3 million downloads worldwide with over 800 interviews featuring leaders, celebrities, and eight-figure CEOs. Her Wall Street Journal bestselling book, The Tao of Self-Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within, is celebrated as one of the top 20 self-confidence resources globally b ..read more