Meet & Greet + Your Business Story & Positioning

Thinking about starting a business? Already running one and looking for guidance? Join us for a kickoff event introducing our new resident!
About this Event

Meet facilitator Vivian Kaye, a bootstrapped seven-figure entrepreneur, and learn how to clearly define your business, identify your target audience, and communicate the value of what you offer. Participants will explore the foundations of effective marketing, pitching, and pricing by developing a clear and confident answer to the question, “What do you do?”

Registration

This event is free to join but registration is required on

This program is part of Toronto Public Library’s Entrepreneur in Residence program series with a focus on Black entrepreneurs, designed to support Black entrepreneurs as they explore entrepreneurship and build practical small business skills. Participants will learn about key topics for starting and growing a business, with guidance from an experienced entrepreneur in residence. For more information and a full list of programs, visit tpl.ca/eir.

Meet the Resident: Vivian Kaye is a serial entrepreneur and business mentor who bootstrapped KinkyCurlyYaki to seven figures without outside funding. Over 15 years, she has mentored 300+ entrepreneurs, recently facilitating workshops for FoundHers Innovation Labs and Humber College's Entrepreneurship Program.

Featured in The New York Times, Toronto Star, and on CityTV's Cityline, Vivian has partnered with brands including Shopify, Amazon, and American Express Canada. Her direct, practical approach helps early-stage Black entrepreneurs navigate the realities of building sustainable businesses without traditional support systems.

Accessibility

Live or automated closed captioning, sign language interpretation, intervenor services, or attendant services are available upon request. Please submit your request at least 2 weeks in advance to: tpl.ca/accessibility-events.