CNCT TECH

​🌟 CNCT TECH: Connect First, Business Second 🌟

​At CNCT TECH, there’s no agenda, no pitches, and no pressure - just humans connecting over good food and great conversation. It’s about the kind of spontaneous collisions that spark fresh ideas, unexpected collaborations, and lasting relationships.

​📅 Date: Friday, May 29
⏰ Time: 8:30 - 10:30 AM
📍 Location: Park by Sidewalk Citizen at 340 13 Ave SW

​💡 Whether you’re a founder, investor, or ecosystem catalyst, this is your chance to connect as people first—because the best breakthroughs often start with a simple conversation.

​Your Hosts:
> George Damian: As Founder and Creative Director of boutique consultancy press PLAY, George serves as a trusted advisor to many deep tech founders, helping them go from startup to scaleup by enabling them to communicate their core value proposition, raise capital, and build durable operations.

​> Lourdes Juan: A serial entrepreneur and community leader, Lourdes is the CEO and Co-Founder of Knead Technologies, a startup that is reshaping food rescue logistics through innovation. In addition to her roles as a dedicated founder and devoted Mom, Lourdes is an active volunteer catalyzing social change through her roles with HomeSpace Society and Odem's World Foundation among others.

​> Michal Lavi: As founder of Sidewalk Citizen Bakery and Park by Sidewalk Citizen restaurants alongside her partner of over 30 years, Aviv Fried, Michal's work distinguishes itself through its focus on straddling the line between tradition and innovation, simultaneously preserving and invigorating centuries-old methods while creating exciting new flavour combinations.