Speak at MÄVVĪNCLASS: Ottawa Leadership & Business Speaking Opportunities

Behind every successful business, accomplished leader and emerging innovation are experiences worth learning from.

MÄVVĪNCLASS brings those experiences into a distinctive professional learning environment in Ottawa.

Produced by RÄNDĀ VO͞O Business Network, MÄVVĪNCLASS connects entrepreneurs, executives, business owners and industry experts through focused leadership presentations, facilitated peer dialogue and meaningful professional relationships.

We're continually interested in accomplished speakers whose expertise can contribute to future editions.

Each speaking engagement features a focused 15-minute presentation, followed by structured conversations that allow professionals in the room to explore the speaker's perspective, connect it to their experiences and consider its practical applications.

For speakers, the opportunity extends beyond the presentation itself.

Professional photography, video, social media visibility, editorial storytelling and access to a curated business community can support a speaker's professional portfolio, business visibility and longer-term relationships.

MÄVVĪNCLASS is not simply another speaking engagement.

It's an opportunity to contribute your expertise to a room where professional learning and meaningful connections come together.

Express Speaker Interest

MÄVVĪNCLASS takes its name from maven: someone recognized for deep knowledge and expertise who shares that understanding with others.

That principle shapes the experience.

Each MÄVVĪNCLASS edition features two accomplished speakers, each delivering a focused 15-minute presentation designed to introduce a meaningful perspective, challenge established thinking or share expertise gained through real-world experience.

Following each presentation, participants engage in professionally facilitated peer dialogue, guided by three carefully sequenced questions that move from initial reflection to deeper examination and practical application.

This format allows speakers to deliver a concise, high-impact message while giving their perspectives greater depth through the experiences of the professionals in the room.

The speaker introduces the perspective. The room takes it further.

MÄVVĪNCLASS has welcomed speakers whose professional backgrounds and experiences extend across entrepreneurship, innovation, resilience, leadership and personal performance.

Previous contributors include:

Michelle Weger — High-performance expert, entrepreneur and keynote speaker, sharing perspectives on capacity, productivity and resilience.

Sunshine Tenasco — Entrepreneur, author and founder of Pow Wow Pitch, bringing perspectives grounded in entrepreneurship, leadership and lived experience.

Atif Rashid, MBA, CPA — Resilience coach, keynote speaker and author, exploring resilience and self-leadership.

Nilufer Erdebil — Innovation and leadership expert, contributing perspectives on creative thinking and organizational decision-making.

Their participation reflects the breadth of ideas MÄVVĪNCLASS seeks to bring into the room. The common thread is not a particular industry or professional title, but the ability to offer insights that encourage people to think differently.

A MÄVVĪNCLASS speaking invitation is designed to deliver value well beyond 15 minutes on stage.

Through professional event production, meaningful audience engagement and the wider reach of the RÄNDĀ VO͞O platform, speakers have opportunities to strengthen their visibility and connect with an established professional network of 10,000+ people, particularly in Ottawa.

Participation can create opportunities for professional relationships, prospective clients, consulting engagements and future speaking invitations. Outcomes vary and are not guaranteed; the value lies in sharing expertise, building visibility and developing meaningful connections over time.

Speakers engage with entrepreneurs, executives, business owners, industry leaders and rising professionals who bring their own experiences and perspectives into the room.

Rather than presenting to a passive audience, speakers contribute to a professional learning environment designed for genuine dialogue and connection.

MÄVVĪNCLASS events are documented through professional photography and video, capturing speakers sharing their expertise and engaging with the business community.

Selected content may be made available for speakers to use across their professional websites, LinkedIn profiles, speaker portfolios and other promotional materials, subject to applicable arrangements and permissions.

These authentic assets help speakers demonstrate their experience and communicate their professional value beyond the event itself.

Speakers benefit from opportunities for promotion through RÄNDĀ VO͞O's established digital channels, including LinkedIn, social media, video storytelling and Business Intelligence editorial coverage.

This creates opportunities for a speaker's ideas, professional expertise and business to reach audiences beyond those physically attending MÄVVĪNCLASS.

The objective is not simply to announce a presentation, but to help meaningful professional perspectives remain visible, discoverable and shareable after the event.

MÄVVĪNCLASS connects professionals across industries, organizations and career stages.

For speakers, these introductions can lead to new friendships, collaborations, prospective clients, professional relationships and opportunities they may not encounter through their everyday business activities.

The strongest connections often begin with a shared professional experience or an unexpected conversation.

A well-delivered presentation can introduce a speaker's expertise to professionals who organize events, lead teams or seek knowledgeable voices for their organizations.

Speakers have shared experiences of developing additional speaking opportunities and professional connections through their participation in RÄNDĀ VO͞O experiences.

While outcomes vary and future bookings are never guaranteed, MÄVVĪNCLASS provides another credible setting in which speakers can demonstrate their expertise and build relationships that may lead to further opportunities.

A MÄVVĪNCLASS appearance can become a valuable part of a speaker's professional story.

From documented stage experience and event photography to video features, editorial visibility and new professional relationships, the experience creates opportunities to build a stronger portfolio and a more visible professional presence over time.

Our goal is to create meaningful value for the people who share their expertise with our community—not simply fill a speaking slot.

MÄVVĪNCLASS is a curated professional learning experience supported by RÄNDĀ VO͞O and its partners. Modest speaker honorariums may be available depending on the program and budget. Speaking arrangements are discussed individually, with an emphasis on creating a professionally produced experience that offers meaningful audience engagement, visibility and longer-term professional value.

A meaningful speaking opportunity is defined not only by the stage, but by the people in the room, the quality of the conversations and the experience surrounding the presentation.

Previous speakers and professional participants have shared what makes MÄVVĪNCLASS distinctive.

The MÄVVĪNCLASS stage brings together accomplished speakers whose professional experiences contribute to meaningful leadership conversations. Explore perspectives from entrepreneurs, business leaders and experts who have shared their knowledge with Ottawa's professional community.

These perspectives reflect what MÄVVĪNCLASS aims to create: accomplished voices sharing knowledge within a professionally curated environment where learning, connection and meaningful dialogue reinforce one another.

Leadership development draws on many disciplines, from innovation and decision-making to resilience and personal performance. These moments illustrate the breadth of knowledge shared through MÄVVĪNCLASS and the value of bringing different perspectives into Ottawa's professional community.

We're building a growing network of accomplished speakers and subject-matter experts for future MÄVVĪNCLASS programming.

Not every perspective will suit every edition, but meaningful ideas deserve to be considered.

Whether you're based in Ottawa, elsewhere in Canada or internationally, we welcome expressions of interest from professionals whose experiences could contribute to our leadership and business community.

Share your expertise. Introduce your ideas. Show us what you could bring to the conversation.

MÄVVĪNCLASS is built on the belief that professional learning becomes more valuable when knowledge is shared, perspectives are exchanged and ideas are considered in the context of real decisions.

For speakers, it's an opportunity to contribute expertise to a room designed for thoughtful engagement.

For participants, it's a chance to learn from accomplished people while bringing their own experiences into the discussion.

And for Ottawa's broader business community, it's another way to connect knowledge, leadership and meaningful professional relationships.

The next great conversation could begin with your perspective.

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