From Idea to Reality: How Local Entrepreneurs Built Their Businesses

Overview

Real stories from real Saskatoon founders who started from scratch. Whether you’re planning, starting, or growing – this event is for you.

Thinking about starting a business? Just started and figuring it out? Or growing and looking for a like-minded community?

This event is for anyone building something real in Saskatchewan – whether that’s still just an idea in your head or a business that’s already up and running.

Join us for an evening of real conversations, a community of like-minded people with Saskatoon entrepreneurs at every stage of the journey.

What to expect:

  • Real stories and business lessons (45 min)
  • Q&A
  • Casual conversation and meeting others (30 min)
  • Food, drinks, and a good time

The speakers:

Chris and Kale – Founders of Neurovesa
Two addiction counsellors and neuroscientists who saw a need and a gap in the brain health supplement industry and decided to fill it. They’ll share their journey from kitchen-table idea to product on store shelves across the world – including the pivots, the wins, and the lessons learned along the way.

Carvil Richards – Founder of Jam’bucha Kombucha
Carvil, originally from Jamaica, saw an opportunity to bring bold Caribbean-inspired flavours to the kombucha market. Together with his wife Alexandra, a Saskatoon local, he built a microbrewery in Clavet focusing on three things: vibrant taste, low sugar, and real ingredients for genuine wellness. He’ll share what it’s like to build a craft beverage business from the ground up – from perfecting small-batch recipes to navigating the realities of production and distribution in Saskatchewan.


When: December 4th, 2025 @ 6 pm – 8pm

Where: Collider Saskatoon, Located in: Innovation Saskatchewan Research and Technology Park Saskatoon (2nd floor) There will be directions at the entrance!
15 Innovation Blvd #230, Saskatoon, SK S7N 2X8

Parking: There is free parking available around the premises from 6 pm.

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