Alish Shams
Entrepreneur, community builder and TEDx speaker in Calgary. Founder and CEO of Alish Group, the team behind ventures that serve people at every stage, from nonprofits finding their footing to founders chasing scale.
- TEDxspeaker
- 300+events hosted
- 40+nationalities in my communities
- DirectorStartup Grind Calgary
Real relationships create real results
That’s how I work. For years I’ve been bringing people together, first in Kuala Lumpur and now in Calgary: meetups, dinners and fireside chats where strangers leave as collaborators.
I’m a hardworking, persistent entrepreneur who tries to get 1% better every day. Technology changes. Algorithms shift. But bringing the right people into the right room is timeless.
- Alish GroupFounder and CEO
- Startup Grind CalgaryDirector
- For Good ConsultantsDirector of Operations
- Linked.ClubFounder
Ventures
Alish Group is the company behind four brands. Each one has its own site with the full story, so here is the short version.
- Alish GroupThe company behind all four brands.alish-group.com (opens in a new tab)
- For Good ConsultantsConsulting and tech for nonprofits across Canada, from strategic planning and grant writing to Google Ad Grants and IT.forgoodconsultants.com (opens in a new tab)
- Hustle MooseOne crew for businesses, startups and founders: ads, websites, custom tools and AI, hosting, HR, funding and startup setup.hustlemoose.com (opens in a new tab)
- Linked.ClubA members-only community for founders and executives in Calgary. 300+ members, every one approved before joining.linked.club (opens in a new tab)
- GoWebsitedWebsites and digital marketing on one monthly subscription: design, build, hosting, edits and SEO, handled.gowebsited.com (opens in a new tab)
Speaking
I gave a TEDx talk in 2020, and I’ve hosted 300+ events. On stage I share real stories from those rooms, and ideas people can use the next day.
Keynotes, workshops, panels, fireside chats and podcasts. In person or online.
Book me to speakBuilding real relationships in a digital-first world
Why the strongest professional relationships still start in person, and how to build a network that actually works for you.
Leading without a title
How to build influence and rally people around an idea, without a corner office or a formal mandate.
The art of bringing people together
What 300+ events taught me about gatherings where strangers become collaborators.
Let’s talk
Speaking, partnerships, media, or a question about one of the ventures. Send a message and I’ll get back to you within 48 hours.