About Ask An Entrepreneur
Ask an Entrepreneur is a signature panel discussion and Q&A at Business in the Streets that brings together a few entrepreneurs to share lessons of success, failure, and everything in-between.
Happening live online, this conversation is designed for up-and-coming Canadian entrepreneurs to hear real stories and get practical advice from people who know what it's like to walk in your shoes.
Whether you're already in business or just just starting to think about entrepreneurship this panel is a chance to, come ready to meet and chat with local business owners!
Dates and Details
📅 Tuesday, October 27th | 6:30 to 8PM
💻 Live on Zoom
Meet your Panelists
Rofiat Olusanya | Owner & CEO of That Local Girl
Rofiat is the founder and owner of That Local Girl (TLG), a pan-African grocery and speciality store at 2030 Weston Road in Toronto that ships across Canada. She launched TLG at 25 while working full-time, and after being laid off, she went all in on building the business. Now nearing its third anniversary, TLG is more than a grocery store. It’s a community hub with a growing vision: a pan-African space where all Africans feel welcome, no matter the region or culture.
Kays Samadi | Founder of Blend Society
Kays Samadi is a food engineer and the founder of Blend Society, a Toronto-based cocktail kit brand. Trained in France, he built his career in the food industry before moving to Toronto five years ago. A BITS alumnus, he launched Blend Society this year alongside his full-time role in food engineering, bringing his technical background to the craft of making great cocktails accessible at home.
Joshua Lagarde | Cofounder of KUBO Matcha & Bayshore Flowers
Joshua Lagarde is the co-owner of KUBO Matcha and Bayshore Flowers, alongside his business partner, Trisha Custodio. Inspired by his entrepreneurial mother, Joshua developed an interest in business during high school and has since explored various ventures and creative projects. Since launching KUBO Matcha in December 2025, the duo has continued to grow their presence in Ottawa’s local business community, expanding their entrepreneurial journey with the acquisition of Bayshore Flowers in September 2026.