Launch-Learn-Lead Summit
Launch, Learn, Lead is a new annual summit bringing together Vancouver’s entrepreneurs, innovators, and professionals for an afternoon of practical insights, honest conversations, and meaningful community connections.
This year’s theme centers on navigating change, how we build, adapt, and lead in uncertain and fast-moving environments. The event features six talks by founders, technologists, strategists, and leadership experts, followed by a live youth pitch competition showcasing emerging talent from Vancouver’s startup ecosystem.
Learn more at www.lllsummit.com.
🎤 Featured Speakers
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
---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
---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
🕒 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 + Lucky Draw
Networking, light snacks, and a surprise prize draw
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
Youth Pitch Showcase
Watch up to 6 local founders (under age 30) pitch their startups live in front of a judging panel.
Each founder will deliver a 3-minute pitch followed by brief judge feedback.
🏆 Cash prize for the top pitch
6:30 – 7:00 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.