# 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**: « Business Real Talk » : De la mission jusqu’au marché — Transformer une cause en profits

De 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 par
Animé 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 événement
Aux entrepreneurs qui bâtissent des entreprises axées sur des valeurs et cherchent à croître de façon rentable.

? Détails de l’événement
Date : Le jeudi 26 février 2026
Heure : 18 h à 21 h
Emplacement : MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises
Prix : 30 $

Profitez des rafraîchissements offerts par Thirsty Buddha Drinks et RISE Kombucha — votre billet vous donne également accès à de délicieux hors-d’œuvre ainsi qu’à une boisson gratuitement.

Veuillez noter :
• L’événement se déroulera en anglais.
• La préinscription est requise.

Business Real Talk: Mission to Market — Turning Purpose into Profit
Real 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.

?️ Moderator
Moderated 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 Attend
Entrepreneurs building values‑driven businesses and looking to grow profitably.

? Event Details
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises
Price: $30 

Enjoy refreshments provided by Thirsty Buddha Drinks and RISE Kombucha—your ticket also gives you access to delicious hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary beverage.

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.
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- **Event Categories**: business, nonprofit, food-drinks, anime
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 96

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Montreal
- **state**: QC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises
- **lat**: 45.50925
- **long**: -73.56317
- **full address**: MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises, 1210 Boulevard St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2X 2S5, Canada, Montreal

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: YES Employment + Entrepreneurship (https://allevents.in/org/yes-employment-entrepreneurship/1804051)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises, 1210 Boulevard St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2X 2S5, Canada, Montreal
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** YES Employment + Entrepreneurship
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, nonprofit, food-drinks, anime
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Business Real Talk: Mission to Market — Turning Purpose into Profit ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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