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Why StrikeUP Is Canada’s Most Powerful Community for Women Entrepreneurs

StrikeUP is a national movement connecting women entrepreneurs across Canada. Through digital engagement, live viewing parties, interactive workshops, and ongoing networking opportunities, StrikeUP creates a vibrant community that empowers women to learn, grow, and collaborate.

Whether you’re just starting your business, scaling to new markets, or seeking connections with like-minded leaders, StrikeUP provides the resources and network to help you thrive.

Register for StrikeUP 2026 to join this nationwide community of women entrepreneurs.

Connecting Across Canada

StrikeUP 2026 leverages a fully digital platform to make networking and learning accessible for women from coast to coast. Participants can join live workshops, panels, and networking sessions from any location, eliminating travel barriers and creating a truly national community of women entrepreneurs.

In addition to online sessions, StrikeUP partners host Live Viewing Parties in cities across Canada. These viewing parties allow participants to network, collaborate, and celebrate achievements within their own communities while experiencing the excitement of a nationwide event.

We now have a directory of all partner-hosting live viewing parties across the country. Explore the events to see if there is one in your local area.

Building Meaningful Relationships

StrikeUP emphasizes connections that go beyond the conference day. Through structured networking sessions, curated discussion groups, and mentorship opportunities, women entrepreneurs can meet peers, mentors, and industry experts who share their goals and challenges.

Programs like StrikeUP Connects continue these relationships, offering ongoing support, collaboration, and resource sharing throughout the year. 

This ongoing engagement fosters a strong sense of belonging, community, and personal growth, helping participants build relationships that support both professional and personal development.

Inclusive and Accessible Networking

StrikeUP ensures that community-building opportunities are accessible to all women entrepreneurs, regardless of background, location, or experience level. The digital platform supports accessibility features such as captions, recordings, and intuitive navigation, so everyone can participate fully.

Local partners also host Live Viewing Parties and networking events, giving entrepreneurs in rural or smaller communities the chance to engage in person. This combination of online and local participation creates a truly nationwide community of women-led businesses.

Supporting Growth and Collaboration

Being part of the StrikeUP community means more than attending sessions — it’s about collaboration, mentorship, and shared learning. Members gain access to:

  • Workshops and panels across leadership, marketing, and export growth
  • Opportunities to connect with speakers and ecosystem partners through digital networking
  • Ongoing programs like StrikeUP Connects for mentorship and collaboration

By building these networks, StrikeUP strengthens Canada’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and helps women grow their businesses with confidence.

StrikeUP 2026 is more than an event, it’s a national platform that connects women entrepreneurs, celebrates achievements, and fuels collaboration across sectors and regions. Whether online or at a Live Viewing Party, participating in StrikeUP means joining a vibrant community that supports your journey.

Find a live viewing party near you and Register for StrikeUP 2026  to become part of Canada’s leading community of women entrepreneurs.

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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

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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.