Curated networking for MBA students, Industry Professionals, Professors, Staff and Alumni in a relaxed modern lounge.

Curated networking for MBA students, Industry Professionals, Professors, Staff and Alumni in a relaxed modern lounge.



Curated networking for MBA students, Industry Professionals, Professors, Staff and Alumni in a relaxed modern lounge.


Hosted by DeGroote Women in Management and DeGroote MBA Marketing Association




Hosted by:
DeGroote Women in Management Association
and DeGroote MBA Marketing Assocation

Reserve Your Spot

The Business of Being You


An evening of networking, personal branding, and conversation with professionals, founders, alumni, and MBA students. Celio Lounge — Burlington, Ontario · Thursday, March 26 · 5:00 PM onwards


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AI lab by the MBAi Club

AI lab by the MBAi Club

Experiment with playful AI tools: LinkedIn Roast, Headline Glowup, and Dating Profile Rewrite.

Experiment with playful AI tools: LinkedIn Roast, Headline Glowup, and Dating Profile Rewrite.

Small Business Stalls

Small Business Stalls

Small Business Stalls

Explore curated small business booths featuring creators and innovative products.

Explore curated small business

booths featuring creators and innovative products.

Explore curated small business booths featuring creators and innovative products.

Panel discussion - 6:00 PM.

Panel discussion - 6:00 PM.

Moderated discussion with leaders in consulting, finance, and entrepreneurship.

Moderated discussion with leaders in consulting, finance

and entrepreneurship.

Moderated discussion with leaders in consulting, finance, and entrepreneurship.

Small Business Stalls

Explore curated small business booths featuring creators and innovative products.


Behi Shafiei —
Founder & CEO, Wealth Bridge Consulting.
Bestselling author and wealth strategist expanding financial literacy and independence with strategic planning.


Behi Shafiei -
Founder & CEO, Wealth Bridge Consulting.
Bestselling author and wealth strategist expanding financial literacy and independence with strategic planning.

Vadim Shelkovnikov —
Director, Digital Solutions at RBC Investor Services.
Leader in digital transformation, product strategy, and analytics, focused on translating complex strategic vision into practical execution.

Nicole W. —
Senior Marketing Manager at Equiton.
Leads marketing strategy in real estate investment, with experience across retail and consumer marketing- focused on building brand, trust, and customer engagement.

Nicole W. —
Senior Marketing Manager at Equiton.
Leads marketing strategy in real estate investment, with experience across retail and consumer marketing- focused on building brand, trust, and customer engagement.

Jastin Dulai, CPA —
Manager, Technology Risk Consulting at KPMG Canada.
Advises leading organizations on governance, risk, and controls in complex, tech-driven environments- helping businesses navigate digital transformation while managing emerging risks.

Jastin Dulai, CPA -
Manager, Technology Risk Consulting at KPMG Canada.
Advises leading organizations on governance, risk, and controls in complex, tech-driven environments - helping businesses navigate digital transformation while managing emerging risks.

Ekaterina Stolyarova-Tresse —
Associate Director, Digital Strategy at RBC Investor Services.
Drives digital transformation at the intersection of data, product, and finance- turning complex ideas into scalable, client-focused solutions.

Ekaterina Stolyarova-Tresse —
Associate Director, Digital Strategy at RBC Investor Services.
Drives digital transformation at the intersection of data, product, and finance- turning complex ideas into scalable, client-focused solutions.

More speakers to be announced soon.

More speakers to be announced soon.

Speakers

Raffle Information

First 30 to register are automatically added to the raffle for the grand prize.
The attendee must be present at the venue otherwise the prize goes to the next person.

All participants who send their event waiver form by email are entered into a separate raffle for 5 people to win $20 gift cards. These will be sent digitally and therefore will be given to participants even if they have to leave early for the 7PM class.

Transport Information

Transport Information

  1. Celio Lounge is a 5-7 minute walk from the RJC

  2. Lots of parking available at Celio Lounge

  3. THE 5:30 PM SHUTTLE WILL BE DROPPING ATTENDEES TO CELIO

Event Schedule

Event Schedule

5:15-6PM: Vendor stalls open, light appetizers served
6-6:45PM: Panel Discussion, Raffle Prizes announced
6:45 - 8:30PM: Dinner served, AI Lab open, Open networking

Vendors

Come support local entrepreneurs and learn more about their business!

Food & Drinks

Guests will enjoy a curated spread including Shawarma, Kebabs, Mediterranean appetizers, coffee, and mocktails.

Alcohol available for purchase at the venue bar. Alcohol waiver mandatory for every participant.

Join us for an evening of ideas, memories and connections

Join us for an evening of ideas, memories and connections

Connect, explore, and build lasting relationships at

The Business of Being You.

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