Launch with Conviction: What Founder Must START, STOP, and KEEP Doing

​What Founder/CEOs MUST Start, Stop, and Keep Doing to Succeed in Launching an Early-Stage Business

​Whether you're a first-time founder, a tech startup CEO, or someone exploring entrepreneurship with purpose—this event is for you.

​Join us for an energizing and insightful evening with John Diack, a seasoned executive, mentor, and board leader who has mentored 150+ companies through the Wavefront and Spring accelerators, in addition to numerous one-on-one engagements. His work spans engineering, consulting, sales, and personal transformation—making him a trusted guide for founders navigating both business and life.

​With a career spanning consulting, sales, COO and CEO roles, and board leadership across both corporate and nonprofit sectors, John brings a rare blend of strategic clarity, lived experience, and deep wisdom.

​In this 90-minute session, John will unpack:

• ​What to start doing to lead with clarity and build momentum

• ​What to stop doing to avoid common traps and distractions

• ​What to keep doing to sustain growth and build a thriving team

• ​How integrating values and vision—including faith—can shape resilient leadership

​John’s approach is rooted in both practical leadership and personal conviction. His journey reflects a powerful integration of work and faith, offering a compelling model for founders who want to build ventures that matter.

​🗓 Date & Time:
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Doors open at 4:00 PM for networking
Speaker session: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

​📍 Location:
Trinity Western University, Richmond Campus – Minoru 319

​🎯 Who Should Attend:
First-time founders, tech startup CEOs, and entrepreneurial leaders—whether faith-driven or simply curious—who want to grow as leaders and build ventures with purpose.

​Event Host -- EMBARK, TWU's Venture Incubator

​EMBARK is Trinity Western University's venture incubator. We support early-stage entrepreneurs to validate ideas, navigate local business context, and grow with strong teams. Contact us at [email protected].