The Entrepreneurial Journey

An Evening of Insights, Inspiration & Connections. Alumni Relations, in collaboration with startGBC and kindly supported by Mjolnir Security, invites you to an engaging evening exploring what it takes to build, grow, and lead a business in today’s rapidly changing global landscape. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, aspiring founder, professional, or alumni, this event offers an opportunity to hear directly from experienced business leaders and gain practical insights into the realities of entrepreneurship. From scaling a business, to navigating uncertainty, learning from failure, and leveraging AI for growth, our speakers will share real world lessons from their entrepreneurial journeys Join us for an evening of meaningful conversations, practical takeaways, and opportunities to connect with entrepreneurs, professionals, and fellow alumni. We are delighted to host this event at The National Club, a historic Toronto institution where Canada's business heritage provides an inspiring backdrop for conversations about the future of entrepreneurship. Event Details Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Location: The National Club, Blake Room (3rd Floor), 303 Bay St, Toronto, ON M5H 2R1 Refreshments: Provided Dress Code: Business Professional Tickets: $20 Event Schedule 5:30 PM Doors Open 5:45 PM Opening Remarks 5:50–6:20 PM Fireside Chat with Milind Bhargava: The Entrepreneurial Journey 6:20–6:50 PM Panel Discussion followed by Q&A 6:50 PM Closing Remarks 7:00 PM Networking 7:30 PM Event Concludes Event Lineup Fireside Chat: The Entrepreneurial Mindset Guest Speaker: Milind Bhargava, Founder & CEO, Mjolnir Security Moderator: Neal Lilliott, Manager, startGBC Go behind the scenes of entrepreneurship with Milind Bhargava as he shares his personal journey from founder to business leader. Hear about the challenges, risks, opportunities, and lessons that shaped his experience — including the realities of building a business, navigating uncertainty, and turning setbacks into opportunities for growth. Panel Discussion: The Entrepreneur’s Playbook Meet Our Panelists: Ibrahim Ali, Co-Founder, Healing Culture Milind Bhargava, Founder & CEO, Mjolnir Security Shayana Gayle, Founder, Aligned Partnerships Stephanie Joseph-Flatts, Founder, OFF MENU Zvi Katan, President & Owner, The Raptors Insider & The Tempo Insider Moderator: Neal Lilliott, Manager, startGBC Our panel of entrepreneurs will explore the practical realities of launching and growing a business, including: • Building and scaling a business • Navigating challenges and uncertainty • Learning from failure and setbacks • Identifying and securing growth opportunities • Leveraging AI and emerging technologies to support business growth • Lessons learned along the entrepreneurial journey Connect. Learn. Grow. Come prepared to ask questions, exchange ideas, and connect with a diverse community of entrepreneurs, professionals, and alumni. Whether you’re building your first venture, growing an established business, exploring entrepreneurship, or simply curious about what it takes to succeed, The Entrepreneurial Journey offers an evening of candid conversations, practical insights, and valuable connections — all in a world-class historic setting. We look forward to welcoming you to The National Club on October 22!