SAIT Speaker Series - Business is Everyone's Business

Join us for an engaging evening of conversation, connection, and real-world business insights. This special edition of SAIT's Business is Everyone’s Business Speaker Series features a panel of three local entrepreneurs from diverse industries who will share their journeys, lessons learned, and the decisions that shaped their businesses. ​Featured Speakers: ​Philippe Burns Co-Founder & CEO, Tech Thursdays, Canada's fastest growing tech founder community, running events, podcasts, and newsletters across Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Ottawa. He was named Avenue Calgary's Innovator of the Year in 2025 and The Peak's Emerging Leader in 2024, and he has spent the last few years building the rooms where Canadian founders actually meet each other. ​Gursh Bal Co-Founder, Zeno Renewables Gursh is the Co-Founder of Zeno Renewables and a SAIT Distinguished Alumni. He has been recognized for his leadership in business growth and sustainability, helping scale one of Canada’s fastest-growing clean energy companies. ​Joanne Pariseau Founder, Taste the City Joanne is the founder of Taste the City, a business focused on creating memorable food and cultural experiences. Through entrepreneurship and community engagement, she has built a business that brings people together through local experiences and storytelling.