Jean-Paul Yovanoff | SpeakerHub

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Bio

Jean-Paul has been speaking since he was 10 months old and has not stopped since.

With a penchant for performing Jean-Paul graduated from Sheridan College with a Diploma in Musical Theatre Performance, then continued his studies at York University where he received a Degree in Theatre Studies. Jean-Paul has performed in, produced, written and directed many plays and musicals.

As an entrepreneur he has run a number of successful companies including Performers Looking for Work, Ground Zero, Ottawa Flashpoint Photobooth and his current company Sponsearch.

Relating and speaking to other humans is a sadly ignored part of business and Jean-Paul is looking to fix that problem and help people relate better with each other.

Current position (1)

Founder

Sponsearch

Achievements (3)

Ground Zero Festival - Founder

1998-2004
A one act play festival that allowed new playwrights to have an opportunity to get their new works performed in front of an audience.

Paradise Island - The Musical -Book, Music & Lyrics

2012
Created and directed an original musical that ran for 3 weeks at Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre.

Performers Looking for Work - Founder

1996-2004
Created a company where people in the arts could find work to keep themselves a float. Clients included: Hershey's Canada, Danone Canada, City of Brampton, History Channel to name a few.

Degrees (2)

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre Studies

York University

1995 to 1999

Musical Theatre - Performance

Sheridan College

1992 to 1995

Presentations

Presentations (3)

Sponsorship Myths Busted / Why Sponsor Events

McDonalds does it. Coca Cola does it. Why isn't your company?
Learn about the benefits of sponsorship as well as dispelling some of the myths associated with sponsorship.

The Chair is Your Enemy - The Better Trade Show Booth

Trade shows are a great way to promote your company but why spend all that money if you are just going to sabotage your investment.
Learn all about trade show etiquette, the best booth placements, and how the chair is your enemy.

How To Pitch to Investors - The Musical - COMING SOON

There is a lot of information out there that teaches you the type of content you need when pitching to an investor but the truth is HOW you pitch is just as important.
Learn how to prepare your presentation, microphone technique and many other useful strategies to help you succeed on stage in front of investors.

Past talks (4)

The Chair is Your Enemy - How to Work a Tradeshow

StartUp Week - Ottawa

Collab Space, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

December 31, 2016

Sponsorship Myths Busted / Why Sponsor Events

Start Up Drinks - North York Start Up

Turtle Jacks - Markham, ON, Canada

December 31, 2016

Sponsorship: The 55 Billion Dollar Industry

GE Week

Collab Space - Ottawa, ON, Canada

December 31, 2015

Sponsorship: The 55 Billion Dollar Industry

GE Week

Collab Space - Ottawa, ON, Canada

December 31, 2014

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Expertise (9)

Entertainment & Art

Leadership

Business

Awards & certifications (3)

Ottawa Entrepreneurial Rising Star Award Winner

GEW

2013

Winner - Photobooth Category

Ottawa Wedding Awards

2014

Home based Business of the Year - Award Winner

West Ottawa Board of Trade

2015