Success Stories of UCW Entrepreneurs: Entrepreneurship as a Career Option

Nov 13, 12:30 – 3:00 AM (UTC)

University Canada West

Vancouver House Campus (East Building Lobby), 1461 Granville St, Vancouver, V6Z 0E5

Join us for Success Stories of UCW Entrepreneurs: Entrepreneurship as a Career Option, co-hosted by UCW’s Career Development Centre and Startup Grind UCW. Hear inspiring journeys from UCW alumni who turned their ideas into thriving ventures across industries and continents.

In-person event
Fireside Chat

About this event

Join us for “Success Stories of UCW Entrepreneurs: Entrepreneurship as a Career Option”, an inspiring evening showcasing the journeys of University Canada West alumni who have turned their business ideas into thriving ventures. Co-hosted by the Career Development Centre and Startup Grind UCW Chapter, this event will take place on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 7 PM at the Vancouver House East Building lobby.

Hear firsthand from four remarkable UCW entrepreneurs whose journeys span industries and continents. Bukola Biola Omoleye, founder of Talking Body, shares how she built a cross-cultural fashion and lifestyle brand celebrating confidence and creativity. Sal Baig, Co-Founder of Prime Renders, discusses redefining clean living through innovative beef tallow-based culinary and skincare products. Muna Okam, founder and CEO of Chloe’s Foods Incorporated, brings over 15 years of experience building food and retail ventures. Her BC-based company crafts artisan, ethnic-inspired gourmet snacks, including a premium popcorn line available in Sobeys banners (Safeway and IGA), Stong’s Market, and other local retailers across the province. Christian Pretel, founder of Peru Wonders Produce, shares his path from managing businesses in Lima to launching a cross-border produce company in Vancouver.

This event offers valuable insights into entrepreneurship as a career path, networking opportunities, and inspiration to pursue your own venture. Refreshments will be served.

Check out what happened

Speakers

  • Bukola Biola Omoleye

    Talking Body

    Founder

  • Sal Baig

    Prime Renders

    Co-Founder

  • Muna Okam

    Chloe's Foods

    Founder, CEO

  • Christian Pretel

    Peru Wonders Produce

    Founder

When

When

Thursday, November 13, 2025
12:30 AM – 3:00 AM (UTC)

Organizers

  • Alexander Sakharov

    University Canada West

    Chapter Director

  • Arifusalam Shaikh

    University Canada West

    Chapter Co-director

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