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Manjit Minhas

It’s time to demolish outdated stereotypes in business—one boardroom at a time.

Co-Founder of Minhas Brewery, Distillery and Winery | Owner of the 10th Largest Brewery in the World

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Award-winning entrepreneur and business mogul Manjit Minhas knows what it takes to defy the odds and thrive in an industry dominated by men. At only 19, Manjit co-founded Minhas Brewery, Distillery and Winery, becoming the youngest brewery owner in the world—it’s now the 10th largest brewery in North America. A powerful leader and speaker, Manjit uses her success to clear a path for all entrepreneurs of every age and gender. In smart, engaging talks, she shares the secrets that every business leader needs to know: from the right way to set goals (and why you might be doing it wrong), to finding a mentor who can bring the best out of you (and why even CEOs need mentors). Audiences walk away from her talks inspired and equipped to find breakthrough success in any industry.

“Minhas offers advice for women in business—new entrepreneurs, longtime leaders, and aspiring executives alike—looking to do great things, get ahead, and transform their industries.”— Women in Business Conference

Manjit Minhas is the co-founder and co-owner of Minhas Brewery, Distillery and Winery. At the age of 19, with only $10,000 dollars, Manjit founded what would become one of the biggest breweries in North America and broke into the notoriously competitive beer and spirits industry. Today, she oversees the production and worldwide distribution of over 90 brands.

Manjit is a global leader in brand development, marketing, sales, and retail negotiations, but what truly sets her apart from her competition is her commitment to social responsibility. She became a trend-setter when she introduced Management Warnings on all her beer cans, and her special 48-can pack of beers uses less packaging material than any other beer product in North America.

Her podcast, The Manjit Minhas Podcast, debuted at Top 10 on the podcast charts. In it, she interviews entrepreneurs and CEOs about their path to success. Through her conversations, listeners gain valuable lessons on persevering, overcoming challenges, and finding success in any industry. Manjit has received Profit Magazine’s Top Growth Entrepreneur award, and has been named to many lists of the top entrepreneurs in business today. She is a director on Enbridge’s Board of Directors, as well as on the boards of ATB Financial, Spiritleaf Cannabis (ISH Holdings), Shop and Shout, and more. She is also the author of the book Brewing Up a Damn Good Story.

Testimonials

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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Thank you so much for sharing your talents, time and positive energy. With your presence, you helped make this conference an amazing and game changing experience! You brought to the forefront issues of mental health and climate change as well diversity and inclusion within our workplace and in our communities. The world is a better place because of people like you!

Centre for Intellectual Excellence

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The fireside chat with Manjit just now was incredible and so popular! Thank you so much for making it happen, even when we needed to change dates!

6Sense

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The Manjit Minhas keynote was, to sum it up in one word, phenomenal. When we announced Manjit as our speaker, we received such positive feedback from not only our students, but alumni, faculty, and staff. The excitement carried through Manjit’s keynote and afterwards, as many reached out to thank the Alumni Association for putting on this event. Our audience learned so much from Manjit. They felt she was not only inspiring and resourceful, but genuine and humorous too.

Lambton College

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Manjit was very professional, and she responded to the keynote conversation in pure brilliance. Her responses to business issues and insights were spot on. She spoke the exact mind of many of the women, she nailed on each point in a sincere and open attitude. Manjit definitely knows her stuff and executed her role in a very profound manner. My organization would definitely bring her back.

de Sedulous Women Leaders

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It was such an absolute pleasure hearing her entrepreneurial journey and to benefit from her extensive marketing expertise on the panel. She really added a ton of value to that conversation. I appreciated it both as a moderator, but also as an entrepreneur, myself. I work with a lot of "thought leaders" and public personalities in my business and I just wanted to share that her capacity to tell compelling stories, share so many memorable (and quotable!) nuggets of business wisdom and keep an audience engaged was truly inspiring. It's a rarity!

CSuite Content

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Thank you for contributing to this year’s event, and making it an overwhelming success! Our delegates were extremely delighted with Manjit’s knowledge, breadth of experience, candidness and kindness. She created a collaborative and nurturing atmosphere that enabled participants to share, connect, and be inspired.

Aga Khan Council for Canada

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Manjit was an absolute delight to work with. The audience really loved her talk and she did an excellent job on the judging panel. Even with her not feeling 100%, she took the time to chat with a number of people so we really appreciate having her.

#BCTECH Summit

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I had the privilege of having a personal conversation with Manjit in front of 100 or so eager listeners at the President’s League Retreat on June 4, 2016. She is the ultimate example of what it means to be an entrepreneur. When you listen deeply to Manjit, you understand her incredible tenacity. She has overcome one obstacle after another. There were many times when her business looked like it might fail. She talks about being totally discounted and overlooked in a man’s world. It was tough enough to be a young woman, barely above the legal drinking age in Canada, let alone being a visible minority. She admits to having many nights of tears of frustration, but they also fueled her relentless determination. In addition, she was an absolute pleasure to work with before and during the President’s League event.

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Speech Topics

Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurial SpiritBusiness Lessons from 25 Years of Breakthrough 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 that 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.

Audiences will learn:

How to lead inclusively and ensure that your diverse teams have what they need to thrive;
How to set goals that actually help you reach your full potential (plus, how to spark urgency to reach these goals);
How to bring the best out of your mentees, and how to find a mentor who will bring the best out of you;
Why “everything can be negotiated,” and how to turn those conversations to your advantage;
and much more!

Strategy

Rising to the TopGet the Best From Your People 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 your people to persevere through challenges and look towards the future.

With wisdom and wit, Manjit shows audiences how to develop vision, grit, and true teamwork throughout your organization. “True leaders don’t create followers,” she says. “They create more leaders.”

Women in Leadership

Empowering WomenAchieving Business Success 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, Manjit 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.