Rochelle Grayson (Moderator)
Digital strategist with 30+ years in business, tech, finance, and education. Expert in AI, digital business models, monetization, and analytics. Teaches at UBC Sauder, advises at Sustainable Media Center. Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women, she is dedicated to advancing responsible AI and empowering digital leaders.
Pati Silva (Moderator)
Pati is a Certified Professional Coach and the founder of Aquasenda, where she empowers individuals to unlock their fullest potential, gain clarity in their purpose, and pursue meaningful growth. With a belief that a better world begins with people becoming their best selves, she partners with clients to navigate personal and professional transitions, cultivate confidence, […]
Jenny Perez
Jenny Pérez is a mother, entrepreneur, and advocate dedicated to protecting childhood in the digital age. After learning about the Wait Until 8th movement in the United States, she founded Unplugged Canada to raise awareness about the impact of early smartphone use on children’s development. With 15 years of experience engaging with youth and having […]
Eliana Torregroza
Eliana Torregroza is a Colombian Canadian leader and Partner at Hook & Ladder Digital, where she oversees People and Operations across teams in Latin America and Canada. With more than 13 years of experience in leadership, communication, and digital strategy, Eliana is passionate about building strengths-based, engagement-focused and performance-oriented workplaces. She leads with a human-centred […]
Giuliana Aguilar
With more than a decade of experience in transformational HR leadership, Giuliana specializes in building people-first strategies that accelerate business growth. She has led high-impact workforce initiatives across global organizations, guiding C-suite leaders in talent strategy, organizational design, and performance culture. Her expertise spans leadership development, succession planning, employee engagement, and total rewards, supported by […]
George Moen
George Moen is a lifelong entrepreneur whose passion for building businesses started early. While studying at UBC, he launched his first venture and was so excited about entrepreneurship that he decided to leave school in his final year to pursue it full-time. His first major success was Sandwich Tree, which grew to nearly 100 franchises […]
Praveen K. Varshney
Praveen Varshney is a Canadian investor and principal at Varshney Capital Corporation, focusing on venture capital and social impact ventures. He has received multiple accolades, including Business in Vancouver’s 40 Under 40 Award and recognition among BIV’s Top 500 Influential Business Leaders in BC.
Paola Murillo
Shapes the impact of the Latino community in Canada as the Executive Director of the non-profit organization Latincouver. With over 18 years of global experience, she spearheads initiatives like Carnaval del Sol, as well as advocating for entrepreneurs and empowering Latinos to reach their potential.
Cassandra Dorrington
Cassandra Dorrington is a national leader in supplier diversity and inclusive economic growth in Canada. As President and CEO of CAMSC, she works to strengthen business opportunities for Indigenous and minority-owned suppliers and expand their role in Canada’s supply chain. Under her leadership, CAMSC has grown its presence nationally and internationally, supporting more than 500 […]
Neelam Sahota
Neelam Sahota, FCPA, FCGA, is a transformational executive leader with over 25 years of experience advancing inclusive growth, innovation, and community impact across British Columbia’s nonprofit, public, and private sectors. As Chief Executive Officer of DIVERSEcity since 2013, she has led the organization through significant growth to become one of the largest employers in the […]
