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StrikeUP is Canada's free digital programming for women entrepreneurs. We run two event series — the Signature Series (two-hour mini-conferences) and the Connects Series (one-hour webinars) — plus access to funding through the DELIA loan fund. Everything we run is free to attend.

StrikeUP events are 100% free. There's no membership fee and no paywall — just register for the session you want to join.

The Signature Series features two-hour mini-conferences with expert keynotes, panels, and community, built around your stage of business. The Connects Series features one-hour webinars on timely topics — shorter sessions for when your schedule is tight.

Our events are designed for women entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs across Canada — and the business support organizations that champion them. Participants have joined from 71+ countries, so you're welcome wherever you are.

Browse the Upcoming Events section on this page and register through the event link. You'll receive joining details by email before the session.

Just a browser and an internet connection. Most sessions run on Zoom — we'll send everything you need ahead of time.

Yes — registrants receive replay access after each session so you can rewatch at your own pace.

DELIA is a national women entrepreneurship loan fund powered by Nventure, StrikeUP's founder. It provides loans up to $50,000 to qualifying women-owned businesses across Canada for start-up, stabilization, and expansion, with the support of FedDev Ontario and ISED Canada. Applications are completed online at www.strikeup.ca/delia.

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Chantal Lavergne

PANELIST

Founder, Oh Colour Me

Chantal Lavergne is the founder of Oh Color Me, a Canadian company creating simple and bold coloring books designed to make creativity more accessible and less overwhelming. Inspired by her family’s experiences with ADHD and autism, she developed a collection of mini coloring books that encourage people of all ages to unplug, slow down, and enjoy moments of calm.

Drawing on more than a decade of entrepreneurial experience, Chantal has grown Oh Color Me into a brand carried by over 300+ retailers across Canada and the United States in less than 2 years. Passionate about creativity, innovation, and building businesses with purpose, she enjoys sharing her journey as a founder and advocating for products that support well-being and connection.

Ina Maria Toncescu

Panel Moderator

Founder & CEO, noLMIT Marketing

Ina Maria Toncescu is a marketing strategist with over 17 years of experience helping businesses grow with focus, purpose, and measurable results. Across small business, non-profit, and government sectors, she’s led transformative marketing strategies, built systems that last, and landed multi-million-dollar deals using the same frameworks she teaches today. As the founder of noLMIT Marketing, Ina works with clients through corporate marketing training, digital strategy building, website development, search and AI engine optimization, email marketing, and more.

 

Her philosophy is simple: in a world obsessed with AI and flashy branding, the businesses that win are the ones that get the foundations right, storytelling, strategic systems, and genuine connection with the people they serve.

Géraldine Jippé

PANELIST

Founder, Bloossoming House/Co-Founder at AssetsWaves

Géraldine Jippé is the founder of Bloossoming House, a curated ecosystem empowering female founders to thrive and access capital, the creator and host of the Female Founders Networking Breakfast, and the co-founder of AssetsWaves, a blockchain-based platform designed to facilitate digital asset investments.

Domenique Mastronardi

PANELIST

President, Beck’s Broth

Domenique Mastronardi is the President of Beck’s Broth, an innovative collection of bone-broth-based drinks including hot chocolate and coffee. Her specialty is developing and commercializing sustainable foods that are healthy, delicious, and profitable. She heads up Finance and Operations at Beck’s Broth, and just closed their $500K seed round!

Vivian Kaye

Keynote Speaker

Founder, KinkyCurlyYaki

Vivian Kaye is a serial entrepreneur and business educator who bootstrapped KinkyCurlyYaki, a beauty product-based e-commerce brand, to seven figures without outside funding. With over 15 years of experience in operations, inventory management, and digital commerce, she has mentored 1300+ entrepreneurs through programs with Amazon, Shopify, Toronto Public Library, and Humber College’s Longo School of Business.

Featured in The New York Times, Toronto Star, and on CityTV’s Cityline, Vivian has partnered with brands including American Express Canada. Porsche Canada and Desjardins Bank. She brings practical, founder-to-founder insights on building sustainable businesses, scaling without massive budgets, and staying authentic while growing. Her direct, no-nonsense approach cuts through the noise and focuses on what actually works.