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

Real Conversations. Real Solutions. Real Connections.

Mission to Market — Turning Purpose into Profit is a Business Real Talk event designed for entrepreneurs and founders who want to scale purpose-driven businesses while staying profitable.

In today’s landscape, sustainability in business isn’t a trend — it’s a business advantage that customers, retailers, 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 focused on one big question: How do you turn purpose into real business growth?

This panel brings together entrepreneurs and experts who’ve built, scaled, and learned the hard way — turning ethical innovation into revenue-driven businesses across green chemistry, circular manufacturing, retail and global strategy.

🎙️ Moderated by Arron Neal (Strategist, Writer & Speaker, Montreal Gazette)

The conversation goes beyond inspiration to unpack what actually works: the wins, the hard lessons, and the real business impact of being mission-led.

💡 What You’ll Learn

• How founders turned sustainability into a real competitive edge
• What it actually takes to scale a purpose-driven product
• Where mission helps growth — and where it can slow you down
• How ethical brands attract customers, partners, and investors

🔥 Featured Speakers

Moderator: Arron Neal (Strategist, Writer & Speaker, Montreal Gazette)

Panel:

• 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 & Ripples Montreal Sustainability Lead, EY; Board Member, Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (Canada)

Discover more about our speakers and panelists here

🍸 Why Attend?

This Business Real Talk event is for entrepreneurs who want to grow a purpose-driven business while staying profitable and creating real impact.

If you’re building a values-driven company — and want it to succeed financially too — this is a must-attend conversation.

📍 Event Details

Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises | 1200, Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal (Québec) H2X 2S5

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.

Please note: Presentation will be delivered in English.

To learn more about our services for entrepreneurs, click here.

*This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners. 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.