Moonlight Lounge? Yes! Kensington Market? Yup! First Next Step Get Noticed! Along with the pitchers was a panel of independent agency people.
Panelists were
A TV host turned strategist who influences people through strategy, creative insight and meaningful solutions. I create work that moves hearts and shapes identities, whether for brands, people or the world.
Signal hunter who connects strategy, creative & media into measurable results. 20+ years spotting trends and turning insights into impact. Mentor, collaborator, dot-connector.
James has 20 years experience as a copywriter at ACD and CD levels. Having worked at big agencies and boutique shops he has seen it all. From industrial waste, to Peloton, to Honda, and Airbnb and way more.
Ulama is a Toronto-based graphic designer dedicated to crafting professional and cohesive designs. View her portfolio at ulamasaif.crevado.com Her approach prioritizes clarity, thoughtful execution, and strategic outcomes for every project.
Aakriti is a copywriter who loves the long and short of it. She’s been an in-house brand copywriter and also launched a Book Cafe for a Harper Collins author. Currently, she is working on her first commissioned article for Travel and Leisure.
Creative Director and copywriter with 18 years experience who recently went freelance. Previously Lifelong Crush and The Kitchen.
Hybrid Copywriter and Strategist with 4+ years of experience growing 30+ brands, a postgrad in Brand Management and a new found love for cats. Looking forward to returning to my agency roots as a Strategist.
Thank you and happy to join the first next step again Happy to meet in this amazing night
Full stack and game developer. 12 years professional experience. Award winning transmedia and advertising work, 2d web games.
I’m a brand strategist and creative producer with over three years of experience in advertising, filmmaking, and digital marketing. I hold a Bachelor’s in Multimedia and Mass Communication—majoring in Advertising and minoring in Filmmaking—and recent
Hybrid Copywriter and Strategist with 4+ years of experience growing 30+ brands, a postgrad in Brand Management and a new found love for cats. Looking forward to returning to my agency roots as a Strategist.