IDEA START Venture & Innovation Community Meetup

Join us at the IDEA START HQ for our community meetup where we'll focus on our individual journeys and opportunities to connect!

• Your innovation & entrepreneurship journey - what are your needs, interests, and motivations?
• Networking and connecting with mentors, peers, and facilitators
• Founder game for entrepreneurial connection, growth, and fun!
• Hear from this month's guest mentor
• Pizza and pop provided

Please note: The building doors will be unlocked from 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM and Parking is free in SP1 after 4:30 p.m.

In case you haven't joined us at an I-VIC meetup yet, these meetups are split into 5 parts:-

1. Dividing into "Journey Groups" to connect with others in a similar place on their own journeys (e.g. From those who are "Exploring Entrepreneurship and Innovation" to those who are "Achieving Success")
2. Hearing our guest mentor's story
3. A founder game or activity that supports connection, learning, and growth
4. Collaboration requests and ecosystem updates
5. Connection and networking (plus pizza and pop!)

Questions? Feel free to contact us at [email protected]

or DM us on Instagram @ideastart.um

Guest Mentor Speaker:

Noah Palansky is the Co-Founder and CEO of Taiv, a technology company that uses AI to replace traditional TV commercials in bars and restaurants with targeted content such as drink specials, promotions, and local advertising. Since founding the company in 2018 with partners Jordan Davis and Avi Stoller, he has led Taiv’s rapid expansion across North America, reaching thousands of venues and raising millions in venture funding. Palansky studied Computer Science and Business at the University of Manitoba and has been recognized among the Forbes 30 Under 30 (Marketing & Advertising) for his work building innovative advertising technology.

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