Play for Grown-Ups,
Built with Purpose

Our Three Pillars
At Pop CoLab, we design experiences and environments where people thrive, so teams understand each other, individuals know themselves, and trust becomes the foundation.
Building Trust
Trust isn’t a box you tick, it’s a muscle. It fades if you don’t use it. We strengthen it often with low-stakes, playful moments that lower guards, surface real voices, and create a sense of psychological safety. Frequent, intentional play helps maintain trust between projects, role changes, and difficult conversations.
Our
Purpose
We’re a playground for grown-ups, built with purpose. We help teams earn trust quickly so they can connect, create, and do their best work.
Why We Exist
Trust isn’t a nice-to-have; it’s the groundwork for honest dialogue, shared risk, and real learning. Most teams don’t have months to build it. That’s why we make play easily accessible to teams. Helping them lower guards, spark openness, and compress the timeline from “colleagues” to “team.”

Why Pop CoLab
Rooted in Experience
Built by entrepreneurs with 20+ years in hospitality, events, and community building.
Backed by Community
We collaborate with local facilitators, businesses, and creatives across Winnipeg.
Proven Impact
We turn “colleagues” into teams, quickly. Play builds trust, and trust is the foundation for long-term success.
C
Choose Curiosity
| Let go of the perfect idea. Follow what pulls you.
O
Own Your Perspective
| Your voice matters. Make it yours
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Let It Be Messy
| Doodle. Wander. Change your mind.
A
Ask, Don’t Assume
| Collaboration grows through curiosity.
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Be Bold
| Any step forward is brave. Take it.
Engaging
Think, DIY Craft workshops, mocktail-making experiences, and culture-based workshops— all led by local facilitators.
Community Focused
Pop CoLab is rooted in community and inclusion.
Customizable
Tailored to your team’s vibe and needs
Make & Take: DIY-style experiences your team can personalize and enjoy at their own pace.
Big Group Energy: Facilitated fun designed to get everyone moving, laughing, and working together.
Mindful Moments for Team Wellbeing.
(Perfect for Larger Group Activities of 15 or more)
Practical Tools for Personal + Professional Growth.
(Large Group Activities of 15 or more)
Guided Strategic Workshops + Play-Based Activities
A unique blend that sparks connection, creativity, and collaboration, resulting in meaningful experiences and lasting memories.
Helping Your Team Thrive Through Play, Purpose & Personal Growth
Online
Booking
Partnering for Success
We partner with companies committed to improving workplace culture through team-building initiatives and group activities.
Focus on People
We focus on the people—the individuals who make these companies thrive. We believe that integrating play into the work environment isn’t just beneficial; both companies and their employees need to flourish in work and in life.
Expert
Facilitators
By bridging the gap between innovative facilitators and forward-thinking companies, we’re building a more engaging, creative, and efficient work environment.

Enrich Lives
– Explore new skills, spark creativity, and build meaningful connections for personal growth and fulfillment.
Support Mental Health
– Reduce stress, boost happiness, and foster a positive mindset through engaging, play-driven activities.
Build a Better World
– Create a more connected, inclusive, and collaborative community through creativity and shared experiences.
The Founders
& Team
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Donavan Robinson
Helping Companies Build Engaged Teams Through Play | Co-Founder, Pop CoLab | Small Business Mentor & Advisor.
With over 25 years in the hospitality industry—both as an operator and owner—Donavan has built businesses that bring people together. He also brings 20+ years of experience running a marketing agency in Winnipeg, helping brands connect with their audiences in meaningful ways.
His passion lies in creating spaces where people thrive and designing experiences that foster engagement, mental well-being, and a stronger sense of community.
Lindsey Cabato- Robinson
Corporate Teams Account Manager | Co-Founder Pop CoLab | Curator & Owner at Made Here
Lindsey brings decades of customer experience across multiple industries, with a strong background in managing corporate team activities.
With a deep understanding of the challenges and benefits of team building, she is a trusted resource for creating meaningful and engaging experiences that foster collaboration and connection.
As the curator and buyer at Made Here, Lindsey is passionate about sourcing unique, locally made products and crafting thoughtfully curated corporate gifts that tell a story and leave a lasting impression.
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