Alumni Spotlight Series: Jana Boyko

Alumni Spotlight Series: Jana Boyko

What does it actually take to turn an idea into a successful business?

Join entrepreneur, business coach, and bestselling author Jana Boyko as she shares her unconventional journey from working with global brands at a top digital agency, to leaving her corporate career, experiencing a major business failure, and inventing three products that landed nationwide deals with Indigo and Barnes & Noble.

Jana will take you behind the scenes and show you how she built her business from scratch, negotiated deals with major retailers, and turned simple ideas into products sold across North America. You’ll learn what makes a great business idea, how to build confidence in yourself, keep going when doors close, and get your products and ideas in front of the right people.

Whether you're dreaming of starting a business or looking to take an existing venture to the next level, this talk will show you what's possible and how to get started.

As part of the session, everyone will receive a complimentary copy of Jana’s guided journal, Bedside Business Plan.

​​​Schedule

11:45 AM: Doors open for registration, refreshments and networking

12:05 PM: Speaker Introduction

12:10 PM - 1:10 PM: Jana Boyko Presentation

1:10 PM – 1:30 PM: Journaling, Final Q&A and Depart

​​​Who will you hear from?

Jana BoykoJana Boyko is an entrepreneur, business coach, and bestselling author of three guided journals, including Bedside Business Plan, which helps aspiring entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality. After a career working with global brands at a leading digital agency, Jana built her own product-based business, securing nationwide retail partnerships with Indigo and Barnes & Noble. She’s coached over 100 entrepreneurs and regularly speaks at universities and organizations, sharing both inspirational and practical guidance on building businesses and becoming the entrepreneur you dream of being.

What is the Alumni Spotlight Series?

The Hunter Hub Alumni Spotlight Series celebrates the entrepreneurial journeys, experiences, and achievements of University of Calgary and Hunter Hub alumni. Through engaging conversations and storytelling, the series showcases alumni who are making an impact across industries, communities, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. By sharing their successes, challenges, and lessons learned, the Alumni Spotlight Series creates opportunities to reconnect with our alumni community, inspire the next generation of innovators, and highlight the many paths entrepreneurial thinking can take.

​​​Who is it for and why attend?

Anyone looking to gain entrepreneurial thinking skills, network with the innovation community, or anyone looking to start a company in the future are invited to register. We showcase entrepreneurial leaders within the University of Calgary and the Calgary innovation ecosystem representing a diverse array of backgrounds and accomplishments.