The gathering
Founders, investors, and ecosystem partners came together for an annual charity poker tournament. The format gave the gathering a shared activity and a fundraising purpose.
Building the partnerships
I led sponsorship outreach, contract negotiation, and brand integration while working at OMERS Ventures. Thirteen sponsors across banking, legal, and technology supported the event.
The production
The work covered venue and vendor coordination, guest experience, and on-site operations. The tournament raised $30,000 for charity, bringing the sponsorship work and event delivery together around a concrete outcome.