Abby Schommer is the Co-Founder of CalPal, a tool that centralizes calendar and time management for independent professionals juggling multiple clients. Abby is passionate about making time for her family and herself alongside her portfolio career where she's also a marketing consultant for eCommerce and Gaming companies.

Adriana Guardans Godo is the founder of AGG, where I advised entrepreneurs and growth-stage companies across diverse sectors on market insights, strategic positioning, investor narrative, and go-to-market clarity. I partner with founders to refine value propositions, articulate their commercial strategy, and communicate their business and impact effectively to investors and stakeholders.

Ainka Jess is an award-winning entrepreneur, digital media strategist and a part-time professor. She founded She’s4Sports Media Inc. in 2016 to amplify the voices of women in sport. 

The company produces digital content and events to celebrate the contributions of women in sport. She's4Sports also works with partners and leaders in sport, to support gender equity in sport campaigns and initiatives that aim to grow the game for girls in sport.

Ainka has almost 20 years of experience in corporate communications and media, developing digital marketing and communications strategies for CBC Toronto, The City of Ottawa, PwC, BMO and The University of Toronto.

Christina Kuklinski (CK) is a visionary entrepreneur and brand builder who thrives at the intersection of creativity and strategy. As the founder of Kook, a beauty brand created for divers and ocean lovers, she’s redefining what it means to build products that are both high-performing and environmentally conscious.

Before launching her own company, Christina led global campaigns and managed multi-million-dollar budgets for some of the world’s top corporations. Today, she brings that same strategic mindset to the startup world — blending data-driven insights, storytelling, and innovation to create brands that make a real impact.

Istiana Bestari is the Co-Founder of Monday Girl, a digital networking platform and weekly newsletter redefining how over 300,000 Gen Z and Millennial women build professional connections, land jobs, and find mentorship. Through curated events, coaching, and experiences, she has helped connect members with leaders from companies like Google, Shopify, and Sephora, while partnering with global brands including Microsoft, Ganni, Canada Goose, and Shopify. Monday Girl has hosted over 1,000 sold-out events across major cities including New York, Toronto, San Francisco, Chicago, and Vancouver, and has been featured in Forbes, Elle, CBC, and The Globe and Mail. Prior to founding Monday Girl, Istiana worked as a video producer and YouTube creator, leading campaigns for brands such as Air Canada and international tourism boards. 

Rachel Wong is the Co-Founder of Monday Girl, a digital networking platform and weekly newsletter redefining how over 300,000 Gen Z and Millennial women build professional connections, land jobs, and find mentorship. She has partnered with global brands including Microsoft, Samsung, Netflix, and Canada Goose to create impactful career opportunities for women.