# Event Details - **Event Name**: Business Real Talk: Mission to Market — Turning Purpose into Profit - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for our next Business Real Talk event focused on one big question: How do you turn purpose into real business growth?About this EventENGLISH WILL FOLLOW« Business Real Talk » : De la mission jusqu’au marché — Transformer une cause en profitsDe vraies conversations. De vraies solutions. De vraies relations.En 2026, la durabilité n’est pas une tendance — c’est un avantage commercial auquel les clients, les partenaires et les investisseurs s’attendent de plus en plus.Mais comment bâtir une entreprise engagée qui croît réellement et reste rentable?Joignez‑vous à nous pour le prochain événement « Business Real Talk », où nous explorerons une grande question : comment transformer une cause en véritable croissance d’entreprise?Vous entendrez des fondateurs et des experts qui ont bâti, fait croître et appris à la dure — transformant des innovations éthiques en entreprises génératrices de revenus.?️ Animé parAnimé par Arron Neal (The Gazette / Montreal Gazette), cette conversation va au‑delà de l’inspiration et révèle ce qui fonctionne réellement : les gains, les leçons difficiles et l’impact concret d’une entreprise axée sur une mission.? Vous apprendrez :• Comment des fondateurs ont transformé la durabilité en avantage concurrentiel• Ce qu’il faut pour faire croître un produit engagé• Quand la mission accélère — et ralentit — la croissance• Comment les marques éthiques attirent les clients, les partenaires et les investisseurs? Conférenciers invités• Nivatha Balendra — Fondatrice et cheffe de la direction, Dispersa• Natasha Liberman Santos — Cofondatrice, Recycla• Christopher Magnone — Cofondateur et chef de la direction, Temple Lifestyle Brands• Mark Cigos — Cofondateur et vice‑président, Développement des affaires, Temple Lifestyle Brands• Léa Hein — Conseillère en gestion du risque et responsable du développement durable de Ripples Montréal chez EY; membre du conseil d’administration, Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco (Canada)? À qui s’adresse cet événementAux entrepreneurs qui bâtissent des entreprises axées sur des valeurs et cherchent à croître de façon rentable.? Détails de l’événementDate : Le jeudi 26 février 2026Heure : 18 h à 21 hEmplacement : MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaisesPrix : 30 $ (inscription hâtive : 20 $ avant le 16 février 2026)Le programme ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs est rendu possible grâce au financement du gouvernement du Canada et au soutien de notre partenaire, l’Université York.Veuillez noter :• L’événement se déroulera en anglais.• La préinscription est requise.• Les réponses aux questions d’inscription seront utilisées à des fins statistiques.Business Real Talk: Mission to Market — Turning Purpose into ProfitReal Conversations. Real Solutions. Real Connections.In 2026, sustainability isn’t a trend — it’s a business advantage that customers, partners, and investors increasingly expect.But how do you build a purpose‑driven company that actually scales and stays profitable?Join us for our next Business Real Talk event as we explore one big question: How do you turn purpose into real business growth?Hear from founders and experts who’ve built, scaled, and learned the hard way — turning ethical innovation into revenue‑driven businesses.?️ ModeratorModerated by Arron Neal (Montreal Gazette), this conversation goes beyond inspiration to uncover what actually works: the wins, the hard lessons, and the real business impact of being mission‑led.? You’ll Learn• How founders turned sustainability into a competitive edge• What it takes to scale a purpose‑driven product• Where mission accelerates — and slows — growth• How ethical brands attract customers, partners, and investors? Featured Speakers• Nivatha Balendra — Founder & CEO, Dispersa• Natasha Liberman Santos — Co‑Founder, Recycla• Christopher Magnone — Co‑Founder & CEO, Temple Lifestyle Brands• Mark Cigos — Co‑Founder & VP, Business Development, Temple Lifestyle Brands• Lea Hein — Risk Management Consultant & EY Ripples Lead (Montreal); Board Member, Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (Canada)? Who Should AttendEntrepreneurs building values‑driven businesses and looking to grow profitably.? Event DetailsDate: Thursday, February 26, 2026Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMLocation: MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaisesPrice: $30 (Early‑bird: $20 before February 16, 2026)The ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs program is made possible thanks to generous funding from the Government of Canada and the support of our program partner, York University.Please note:• This event will be held in English.• Pre-registration is required.• Answers to registration questions will be used for statistical purposes. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/montr%C3%A9al/business-real-talk-mission-to-market-—-turning-purpose-into-profit/100001982037421282 - **Event Categories**: Business, Nonprofit, food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 22.63, max: 22.63, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Montréal - **state**: QC - **country**: Canada - **location**: MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises - **lat**: 45.5092538 - **long**: -73.56317229999999 - **full address**: MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises, 1210 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montréal, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Business Real Talk: Mission to Market — Turning Purpose into Profit - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/99aa1da3e3d6533f645568fe4c0a0c3024c5464f4c6cc9788d1f3c721e59f399-rimg-w1200-h600-dc09665c-gmir.jpg?v=1770602469 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Business Real Talk: Mission to Market — Turning Purpose into Profit being held? - **A:** Business Real Talk: Mission to Market — Turning Purpose into Profit takes place on Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm at MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises, 1210 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montréal, Canada. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Business Real Talk: Mission to Market — Turning Purpose into Profit? - **A:** Tickets for Business Real Talk: Mission to Market — Turning Purpose into Profit are priced at CAD 23 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityTurning Purpose into Profit (Early Bird)CAD 23 + CAD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Business Real Talk: Mission to Market — Turning Purpose into Profit? - **A:** Business Real Talk: Mission to Market — Turning Purpose into Profit is organized by YES Employment + Entrepreneurship. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Business Real Talk: Mission to Market — Turning Purpose into Profit is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Montréal, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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