Startup Grind: Somayeh Akbarshahi, Co-Founder of CommoBuy

June 22, 2023 at 10:00 PM UTC – June 23, 2023 at 12:00 AM UTC

Join us Thursday, June 22 to hear Nova Oliphant, Synergy Lab's Director of Strategic Partnerships for international markets chat with Somayeh Akbarshahi, Co-Founder of CommoBuy!

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About this event

Join us Thursday, June 22 to hear Nova Oliphant, Synergy Lab's Director of Strategic Partnerships for international markets chat with Somayeh Akbarshahi, Co-Founder of CommoBuy!

From a professional Procurement and Purchasing Manager in Iran to co-founder of CommoBuy in Canada, Somayeh Akbarshahi understands the international entrepreneur journey.

Join us for our first in-person Startup Grind on June 22nd to hear how Somayeh has utilized her global experiences with companies like Simeng Limited, GVO Co. and more to co-found a petrochemical procurement startup in Canada. CommoBuy is a multi-level platform that connects petrochemical suppliers, logistics companies and customers, enabling the most efficient sourcing of global products and management of the procurement process.

Listen in as Somayeh discusses the challenges and successes of launching a startup in a new country, her growth as an entrepreneur and how CommoBuy is revolutionizing the procurement industry with innovation. This up-close-and-personal look at the startup experience in Canada is one you won’t want to miss!

*Food will be provided! There is no charge to attend.

6:00-7:00pm: Fireside Chat

7:00-8:00pm: Mingling & Networking

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When

When

June 22 – 23, 2023
10:00 PM – 12:00 AM UTC

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Organizers

  • Kristina Svana

    Spark Centre

    Chapter Director

  • Kailee Somers

    Spark Centre

    Co-Director