Manjit Minhas
Conference Speaker on Entrepreneurship;
Co-Founder of Minhas Brewery, Distillery & Winery
About Manjit Minhas
Manjit Minhas is a Canadian entrepreneur, television personality ("Dragon" on 'Dragon's Den') and angel investor.
In her highly customizable keynotes, she shares lessons learned from her two decades of groundbreaking business leadership, as well as the strategies used by some of the best entrepreneurs, innovators, and visionaries of our time to find and sustain long-term success.
An engaging and inspiring conference speaker, Minhas is as down-to-earth as she is business-savvy.
Manjit Minhas, Quick Facts:
- Known for: "Dragon" on CBC's Dragons' Den
- Role: Co-Founder, Minhas Brewery, Distillery & Winery
- Based in: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Started business at: Age 19, with a $10,000 investment
- Grew company to: $220 million, 90+ beer/spirits/wine brands; 10th-largest brewery in the world
- Other ventures: First woman to own a team in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (Edmonton Stingers, 2024)
- Philanthropy: Raised $60M+ for United Way; 2024 UN Global Citizen Laureate Award
- Speaks on: Entrepreneurship, leadership, women in business, brand strategy, resilience
- Current Fee Range: $20,001 – $25,000
- Represented by: K+M Productions
Manjit Minhas' Expertise
- Business Growth, Brand Strategy & Storytelling,
- Sales, Alliances & Partnerships
- Business Leadership
- Entrepreneurship
- Influence & Negotiation
- Excellence & Success
- Marketing & Branding
- Celebrity / Media Personality
Manjit Minhas' Bio
Manjit Minhas is a highly successful Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and venture capitalist, best known as a star on CBC’s Dragons’ Den. As co-founder of Minhas Breweries & Distilleries, Manjit transformed a $10,000 investment into a $220 million global business, with a diverse portfolio of over 90 beer, spirits, and wine brands. Her entrepreneurial journey started at just 19 years old. Since then, she has inspired countless business leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly those passionate about sustainable business practices and social responsibility.
Committed to innovation, Manjit Minhas has expanded her business by partnering with high-profile celebrities like Paul Feig and Gene Simmons. She’s also pioneered eco-friendly and inclusive products, such as gluten-free beer made from sorghum and environmentally conscious packaging. Manjit’s leadership extends beyond her business ventures. She serves on multiple boards and has raised over $60 million for the United Way. In 2024, she made history as the first woman to own a team in the Canadian Elite Basketball League with her investment in the Edmonton Stingers.
As the 2024 UN Global Citizen Laureate Award recipient, Manjit is a passionate advocate for gender equality and a trailblazer in business and sports. As a keynote speaker, she draws on her experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, and philanthropy. Blending business expertise with a relatable, down-to-earth style, Manjit delivers insights on sustainable practices, strategic partnerships, and her entrepreneurial journey. Moreover, her authenticity and actionable advice make her a sought-after speaker for corporate events, conferences, and leadership forums.
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Manjit Minhas' Presentation Topics
Manjit Minhas travels from Calgary, Alberta, Canada & provides keynote presentations, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.
The Entrepreneurial Spirit: Lessons from the Den & 25 Years of Business Success +
Manjit Minhas started her business as a 19-year-old with $10,000 and a dream. Today, her brewery is the 10th largest in the world.
An engaging and inspiring speaker, Minhas is as down-to-earth as she is business-savvy. In this highly customizable talk for entrepreneurs and leaders in any industry, she reveals the lessons she’s learned in her two decades of groundbreaking business leadership, as well as the strategies used by some of the best entrepreneurs, innovators, and visionaries of our time. --
Rising to the Top: Get the Best Through Inclusive Leadership +
How can we truly rise up to the occasions that challenge us? How can we harness exciting possibilities in a way that inspires others? How can we ensure everyone under our leadership has what they need to thrive?
Award-winning entrepreneur Manjit Minhas is a brilliant speaker who will show you how to make a difference in the lives of everyone around you. She shares how you can welcome diverse voices in your team and your company, why it’s crucial to provide both encouragement and critical feedback, and how to inspire people to persevere through challenges and look towards the future.
With wisdom and wit, Minhas shows audiences how to develop vision, grit, and true teamwork throughout their organization. “True leaders don’t create followers,” she says. “They create more leaders.” --
Empowering Women: Achieving in Male-Dominated Industries +
It’s so easy to conflate our positions, roles, and responsibilities with who we really are. It’s even easier to be scared when we start to see that these titles no longer represent us fully.
Manjit Minhas — CEO, entrepreneur, mother, wife, mentor, and investor — understands how hard it can be, especially for women. Creating a full, well-rounded life and career that’s truly your own means being brave enough to push the boundaries of your comfort zone, and move beyond the limiting definitions of yourself you may hold.
As the co-founder of a now-$155 million brewery, Minhas is living proof that women can — and should — achieve success in even the most male-dominated industries. In her 25 years running Minhas Breweries, Distillery, and Wineries, she’s combined savvy financial sense with passion, patience, and thick skin.
In this inspiring and accessible keynote, Minhas shares her stories of challenges in her personal and professional life and how she overcame them to re-define success and thrive. With candor, clarity, and unique insight, Minhas is the speaker sure to motivate and empower an entire generation of female innovators. --
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manjit Minhas
Why book Manjit Minhas & what is her expertise as a keynote speaker in Canada? +
Manjit Minhas is considered a subject matter expert (SME) on the topics she speaks on. With many years of professional experience and in addressing a wide range of industries, and, as a Canadian keynote speaker for conferences, conventions, corporate events, corporate retreats and AGMs, her talks help foster the expected outcomes and the organizational goals.
Clients choose corporate keynote speakers in Canada based on reputation, experience, oratorical skills, credibility, content, relevance, and practical application as well as budget. This process allows for informed booking decisions. --
What does Manjit Minhas speak about? +
Manjit Minhas speaks about accountability/ownership, business strategy, entrepreneurship, leadership, marketing, motivation & inspiration, Women in Leadership, and anecdotal stories from "Dragon's Den" --
How do I know if Manjit Minhas is the right fit for my audience, conference, convention, or AGM? +
Manjit Minhas is evaluated based on budget, audience alignment, event objectives, and subject matter relevance. Event planners booking keynote speakers in Canada for corporate conferences review experience, delivery style, and industry context. Canadian business speakers for annual general meetings must align with program goals and audience expectations. Fit is also clarified via web site information, email correspondence as well as a pre-event call arranged by K&M Productions Speakers & Shows. --
Does Manjit Minhas offer a keynote or workshop format? +
Manjit Minhas may deliver keynote presentations as well as workshops and breakout sessions. Canadian business speakers for corporate training in Canada define session length and format during booking. Conference speakers may also participate in fireside chats or panel discussions depending on program design. Session formats are confirmed in writing. --
How much does it cost to book Manjit Minhas as a keynote speaker in Canada? +
Manjit Minhas keynote speaker fees depend on event type, audience size, format, and location. The cost to book a keynote speaker in Canada varies depending on research and preparation, as well as topic customization and personalization for the target audience. There is a fee range link on most speaker pages on our website. Corporate keynote speakers in Canada represented by K&M Productions Speakers & Shows confirm fees through our agency by written agreement. Final pricing reflects agreed-upon details and execution of the contract terms.. --
Is Manjit Minhas represented by a speaker's bureau in Canada and how is the contract handled?? +
Manjit Minhas is represented by K&M Productions Speakers & Shows Canada who coordinate bookings and handle the contract-agreement with the client. Keynote speakers in Canada often work through a bureau to take care of their contracts and payments while they look after the creative and content aspects of their topics and presentations. Bureau representation ensures consistent communication between the client and the speaker as well as an "insurance policy" for your conference in the unlikely occurrence of speaker illness or cancellation. --
How do I contact Manjit Minhas to check her date availability and begin the booking process in for events in Canada? +
Manjit Minhas is contacted through K&M Productions Speakers & Shows to confirm her speaking schedule, availabilities, fees and event details. Event planners and meeting planners typically schedule a pre-event call to clarify format, objectives, and expectations. The transparent booking process starts once the event requirements are sorted and confirmed via written confirmation. The contract-agreement is then issued on behalf of the speaker. --
What Clients are Saying About Manjit Minhas
We were very impressed with Manjit's speech. She was inspiring, engaging, and authentic. She connected with our audience and was very open to interacting after the keynote with attendees.
–Accenture
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We were very impressed with Manjit's speech. She was inspiring, engaging, and authentic. She connected with our audience and was very open to interacting after the keynote with attendees.
–Accenture