Speakers
Brave souls who share their failures
Our speakers are entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners who've agreed to publicly roast their past selves. They help others learn from their mistakes.
Next Event Lineup
The November lineup
Announced
soon
Confirmed speakers appear here
Speaker to be announced
The November lineup is being locked in. Each speaker shows up right here the moment they're confirmed.
Announced
soon
Confirmed speakers appear here
Speaker to be announced
The November lineup is being locked in. Each speaker shows up right here the moment they're confirmed.
Announced
soon
Confirmed speakers appear here
Speaker to be announced
The November lineup is being locked in. Each speaker shows up right here the moment they're confirmed.
Last time on stage
Season 3, Episode 2
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 · Bison Lodge
The speakers
Everyone who's told the truth on our stage
Why Speak
Why share your failure?
Share Your Story
Turn your worst business moments into your most powerful stories. Your failure could be someone else's breakthrough.
Safe Space
Our community is built on non-judgement. Share openly knowing you're among people who understand.
Build Connections
Connect with Edmonton's entrepreneurial community on a deeper level than any networking event.
Inspire Others
Your story of failure and resilience could be exactly what someone in the audience needs to hear.
Speaker Guidelines
What we're looking for
Built for entrepreneurs and business leaders. An inclusive space, open to all industries, all experience levels, and all types of business failures.
Your talk should be about a real business failure: something that went spectacularly wrong. This is the #1 requirement.
Keep it honest and raw. No polished success stories disguised as failures.
Each speaker gets 15 to 20 minutes and up to 10 slides, plus Q&A from the audience.
You don't need to be a professional speaker. Just be willing to be vulnerable and real.
We'll work with you to shape your story before the event. You won't be alone in this.
All industries and types of failures welcome: from startups to restaurants to side hustles.
Ready to take the stage?
Your worst business decision could be your most powerful story. Apply to speak at our next event.