The Sandbox Community
Welcome to the dynamic network of entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders collaborating to drive growth, share knowledge, and accelerate regional innovation.
Meet Our Team
Dina Tzirakos-Hawker
Managing Director, Leanstack Entrepreneurial Coach Level 3
Cameron Christie
Senior Operations Manager, Leanstack Entrepreneurial Coach Level 2
Megan Hall
Member Engagement & Events Specialist, Leanstack Entrepreneurial Coach Level 2
Samantha Yandt
Creative Marketing Strategist & Events Team, Leanstack Entrepreneurial Coach Level 2
Noah Neill
Junior Operations Coordinator & Events Team
Craig Busch
Founder & Visionary
Join Our Team!
While we’re not currently hiring, we’re always excited to connect with great talent!
Feel free to send your resume our way to be added to our applicant pool—we’ll keep it on file and reach out if a future opportunity aligns with your skills and experience.
Please apply by emailing your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the job position title in the subject line.
Membership Benefits
Joining the Sandbox Centre gives businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators access to a dynamic ecosystem of resources, connections, and opportunities to grow. You will have access to Collaborative Workspace & Networking, Exclusive Events & Programming, Expert Advisory & Mentorship, Business Resources & Support, and exposure through newsletters, social media features, and partnership opportunities!
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Interested in getting involved with the Sandbox Centre?
Program Creation & Collaborative Initiatives
Sandbox follows a procurement process for any new program development, partnership proposals, or co-hosted events. If you have an idea that aligns with our innovation mandate or wish to collaborate on a program, please submit your concept through our Program Application Form.
This process ensures all partnerships and initiatives:
- Align with our RIC's funding and innovation objectives.
- Complement existing programming and ecosystem priorities.
- Deliver measurable impact for founders, startups, and the regional economy.
Speaking Engagements & Knowledge Sharing
Sandbox regularly invites speakers and facilitators to share their insights at our workshops and community events. We believe in teaching, not selling — our sessions focus on skill-building, open dialogue, and whiteboarding-style collaboration. Calls for speakers are announced through our social media channels and newsletter, featuring opportunities to present at:
- Educational Workshops & Panels
- Skill Building Programs
- Networking Series & Peer Circles
If you're an expert passionate about sharing real-world knowledge, keep an eye out for our upcoming calls.
Sandbox regularly invites speakers and facilitators to share their insights at our workshops and community events. We believe in teaching, not selling — our sessions focus on skill-building, open dialogue, and whiteboarding-style collaboration. Calls for speakers are announced through our social media channels and newsletter, featuring opportunities to present at:
- Educational Workshops & Panels
- Skill Building Programs
- Networking Series & Peer Circles
If you're an expert passionate about sharing real-world knowledge, keep an eye out for our upcoming calls.
Industry Expertise & Roundtables
Sandbox hosts topic-driven roundtables designed to connect experts and founders within specific industries.
We'll announce public calls for participants through LinkedIn and our newsletter, seeking contributors in sectors such as technology, manufacturing, professional services, and innovation leadership.
Sandbox hosts topic-driven roundtables designed to connect experts and founders within specific industries.
We'll announce public calls for participants through LinkedIn and our newsletter, seeking contributors in sectors such as technology, manufacturing, professional services, and innovation leadership.
These sessions create space for collaboration, insight-sharing, and strategy development — helping to shape future programming that aligns with regional business needs.
Interested in becoming a speaker or facilitator? We'd love to collaborate with you.
Fill out this form to be a part of the process.
Speaker/Facilitator Application FormFill out this form to be a part of the process.
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