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Prabaarja Bedi

Passionate Change-Maker | Strategic Marketer | Startup Advisor | Motivational Speaker

Prabaarja Bedi is a Marketing, Events, and Sponsorships Specialist at Toronto Metropolitan University, specifically involved with the Brampton Venture Zone. She has over six years of experience in growth marketing, focusing on strategic marketing and advertising initiatives for small to medium-sized enterprises. Bedi is recognized for her contributions to the startup community, including receiving the Mentorship Excellence Award for her role in mentoring at the ICUBE UTM (University of Toronto Mississauga) startup community.134

In her current position, she plays a crucial role in organizing events such as the Brampton Venture Expo, which aims to connect startups, innovators, and investors in the tech and entrepreneurship sectors.2 Bedi's expertise in marketing and event management reflects her commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation within her community.

Highlights

Jul 27 · linkedin

Last week, a big project came to life – the 2024 Brampton Venture Expo!🚀

Nearly 1,000 attendees gathered at Rose Theatre to witness the dynamic #entrepreneurship and #innovation thriving in Brampton. With 12 inspiring speakers, over 50 exhibitors, and three networking zones, the 2024 BVX was a phenomenal success! #bramptonmade

Synonymous with our upcoming BVZ Launch program, this year, we focused on entrepreneurship and the #healthtech sector, particularly the representation of women within it. The event featured lightning talks and panel discussions focused on health tech, immigrant founder success stories, and the power of community in driving innovation within the city.

A big thank you to Daniella Bustamante - Butts, who expertly managed the event. We did it BVZ #Crew: Usha Srinivasan, Muskaan Baraech, Fardan Khan, Riaz Ahmed, Arleana Rajkumar, Nikole Lyn, Nabiha Noorani! We powered through the past few months to make this happen! Thanks to the volunteers for ensuring smooth operations on the event day.

Special thanks to OIC Foods Inc. (Brar's) for sponsoring the delicious samosas – they were a hit with our attendees!

Creating even more opportunities for the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem! 🚀

#techevent #innovation #entrepreneurship #startupecosystem

Jul 23 · linkedin

I am thrilled to have spoken at the Wellness Entrepreneurship and Leadership (WEL) Summit at Northeastern University Toronto last week! 🌟 It was special to share my entrepreneurial journey and lessons with a diverse audience, including international students, aspiring entrepreneurs, and community members.

It was an incredible experience to be joined by three amazing entrepreneurs - Marissa J. S., Jonatan(Joni) Morgenroth and Victor Salinas García. Hearing their stories and realizing that our challenges and learnings are similar was a powerful reminder that we are not alone. I'm sure it sent a strong message to the audience! 💪

Thanks to the organizer, Deniz Toker, for inviting me to this inspiring event. During my talk, I shared the following key lessons:

  1. Dream Big (with patience and perseverance): As entrepreneurs, it's essential to dream big and power through daily to achieve those dreams.
  2. Resilience: Shine in times of hardship and challenges.
  3. Power of Community: The people around us are our real supporters, especially for immigrants who leave behind their core support (family and friends) to (re)build a new network and find people they can support and who can support them.
  4. Self-Care: We may experience burnout, and it can be challenging to stay motivated all the time. Engaging in hobbies and looking after our mental and physical well-being are essential for success.
  5. Leading with Courage and Hope: Take big leaps, face your fears to overcome challenges, and build confidence as you proceed.

This learning is an ongoing journey, and I am excited for the future! 🚀

#entrepreneurship #leadership #impact #immigrant #growth

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada