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Build Smart: MVP Strategies for Black Engineers & Founders

About This Webinar

Turning an idea into a real, usable product can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. Obsidi® and Black Engineers of Canada (BEC) are teaming up to help aspiring and emerging Black entrepreneurs, engineers, and students learn how to take their tech concepts from idea to impact.

In this virtual Obsidi® Tech Talk, you’ll explore how to define and build a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that resonates with your customers—without wasting time or budget. You’ll also hear directly from Black founders and product builders who’ve done it themselves, using smart strategies, no-code/low-code tools, and continuous feedback to validate and iterate fast.

☐ What’s in it for you?

✔️ A clear understanding of what an MVP is—and what it’s not
✔️ Real-world tactics to validate your idea and build faster
✔️ Lessons from Black entrepreneurs who’ve launched, failed, pivoted, and scaled
✔️ Networking with a community of Black engineers, builders, and allies
✔️ Insights into tools and mindsets that reduce risk and increase success

Whether you're in the early stages of entrepreneurship or working on your first product idea, this session will give you the frameworks and confidence to take the next step—smartly.

Who can view: Everyone
Webinar Price: Free
Featured Presenters
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Co-Founder and Product Integration Lead
Joel Jean-Philyppe is the Co-Founder and Product Integration Lead at FeX Energy, a Montreal-based startup developing iron-based energy storage solutions that deliver zero-carbon heat at temperatures up to 900°C. With a background in aerospace and combustion, Joel brings nearly a decade of technical expertise to the challenge of industrial decarbonization. He holds an engineering degree from McGill University and is currently pursuing a PhD at its Alternative Fuels Laboratory, where FeX’s core technology was first developed.
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Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder
Saheed Akinbile is the Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of Laminar, a Toronto-based startup revolutionizing system integration. Laminar offers a low-code platform that empowers solutions teams to build bespoke integrations more efficiently, addressing the complexities of API, database, and legacy system integrations. Before founding Laminar, Saheed amassed valuable experience in the tech industry. At Ford Motor Company, he contributed to the development of advanced vehicle features, including Drive Modes technology and intelligent Towing and Backup Assist capabilities, enhancing the driving experience for millions of users . Earlier in his career, he served as a Software Analyst at Morgan Stanley.
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Partner Success Lead
Natalie is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion advisor with an excellent background in creating DEI strategies for organizations looking to begin or further their DEI journey. Her background in community work, public consultations, and research led her to DEI, where she could help turn interest and intention into actions.
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Founder
Cher is a Corporate Social Media Trainer & Personal Branding Coach with the love of technology hardwired into her personality. As the founder of Socially Active Training, she leverages over 20 years of PR, marketing, and broadcasting experience to help professionals, leaders, and consultants develop a credible and strategic online presence while teaching how to use social media at work for work.
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Team Lead, Entrepreneurship Sub-Committee
Dolapo Olaniawo is an Account Executive at Databricks, specializing in helping startups unlock the power of data and AI to scale their businesses. With a Physics background from the University of Ottawa and a strong interest in entrepreneurship, Dolapo combines technical expertise with strategic insight to guide early-stage companies through their data-driven transformation. He is also committed to supporting Black entrepreneurs, particularly in the tech and engineering fields, and is involved in initiatives that provide mentorship and resources to aspiring entrepreneurs.
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