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Déborah Cherenfant (she/her)

Entrepreneurship strategist, Cabinet Blindspot

Strategist in women's entrepreneurship, Déborah Cherenfant has been committed in economic development and women's leadership since her arrival in Quebec in 2005. She is greatly involved on various boards, including the McCord Stewart Museum, OSM and the KANPE Foundation, after mandates on the board of Québec Tech, Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal as well as the Quebec Council on the status of Women, just to name a few.

An entrepreneur at heart, she has over the years started the blog Mots d'Elles; the fashion brand Atelier Coloré, the concept store Marché Coloré. She also co-founded BiAS, a cultural and artistic think tank, as well as Cabinet BlindSpot, for more EDI and inclusive leadership in the business world.

Déborah is also a media personality, with collaborations as a radio columnist on CBC/Radio-Canada and a TV commentator for Les Débatteurs on Noovo.

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Startup Showcase

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Soap Box!

Got an announcement? Now's your chance to take the stage. No schedule, no slides, just you and a microphone! Get in line - you've got a max of 5 minutes! See More.
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Decoding the Accelerator Deal in 5 Minutes

Founders, turn the tables! This high-density, 5-minute reverse pitch format compels accelerators to answer the most critical questions you need for decision-making. See More.
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Decoding the Accelerator deal in 5 minutes

Founders, turn the tables! This high-density, 5-minute reverse pitch format compels accelerators to answer the most critical questions you need for decision-making. See More.