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Tune into Let's Do Coffee where we interview local entrepreneurs, either student, alumni or Mawji Centre Advisory members, about their ventures into entrepreneurship.


Each episode we dive into topics that explore the challenges, questions, and fears each individual has or had when operating their companies. 

 

Presented by The Mawji Centre for New Venture and Student Entrepreneurship. 

Apr 18, 2023

In this episode we chat with Leanna Carriere.  Leanna completed the Personal Fitness Training program at NAIT in 2017 and is an elite athlete.  She and her sister founded Seven Summit Snacks out of a personal need.  They have a very interesting story behind how their name came to be.  Business has been like their...


Mar 28, 2023

In this episode we chat with Gillian Thomson.  Gillian founded Skipper, a totally new type of shower cap. Gillian invented the Skipper cap out of a need she personally had. Trial and error and not giving up is how Gillian got there.  Skipper will help you skip wash day with confidence. This episode was hosted by NAIT's...


Mar 14, 2023

In this episode we chat with Zack Storms.  Zack founded Startup TNT which is an amazing community found throughout the prairies that started right here in Edmonton. TNT stands for Thursday Night Tradition.  At Startup TNT they have fun, make friends and build companies. This episode was hosted by NAIT's Mawji Centre and...


Feb 28, 2023

In this episode we chat with Garrett Fleck.  Garrett completed his BBA in the JR Shaw School of Business in 2016 and is the Founder of Reputed.  Garrett is also one of the Mawji Centre's valuable Entrepreneurs-in-Residence. At Reputed they help businesses reach their true potential, changing the way businesses speak,...


Feb 7, 2023

In this episode we chat with Mike Oostenbrink.  Mike completed the NAIT Machinist program in 2013  and is the Owner of Exakt Industries.  Exakt is a CNC machine shop that builds high quality custom parts.  The Covid outbreak accelerated Mike's plans for entrepreneurship. After incorporating in January of 2021, Exakt was...