Pop CoLab
Keynote Talks
Speaking Engagements Bringing the Power of Play to Your Stage
What We Offer
From keynotes to workshops, Pop CoLab brings the science and joy of play to life. Our talks spark fresh ideas, our workshops create hands-on learning, and our panels add a playful perspective to culture, leadership, and wellbeing conversations.
Keynote Talks
Inspiring, interactive talks on play, creativity, and thriving at work.
Workshops
Hands-on experiences that bring the concepts to life
Panel Discussions and Q&A
Adding a playful, fresh voice to conversations on culture, leadership, and wellbeing.
Together, we co-create experiences that support future leaders and changemakers—especially those with creative, curious, and neurodivergent minds
Why Play Matters
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Fuels creativity and innovation
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Builds connection and trust in teams
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Strengthens workplace culture and wellbeing
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Helps people thrive, inside and outside of work
The way you engage the audience is truly special. Your messages on creativity, Adhd and creating inclusive spaces are needed.
Testimonials
The Nice Things People Are Saying
I am sold on the Pop CoLab experience, both for our professional team and now I'm thinking "my family would love to spend some time here". For our team there was the genius of moving back and forth between work-based concerns and goals to just plain fun, and I saw the result of that technique come out in the final brainstorm that produced some really great things for our team projects.
James Kornelsen
Manitoba Council for International Cooperation
Donavan was super welcoming and warm. He gave us time to work through our own project-related prompts while gently guiding us throughout the day. The team trivia he organized was super fun and helped us learn more about our teammates!
Thanks for the great day, Donavan.
Lauren R.
Manitoba Council for International Cooperation
The atmosphere and space was so cheerful! It is well designed and well decorated, you instantly wanted to explore. Really appreciated Donavan's guidance and encouragement throughout the day.
Mercy Oluwafemi
Manitoba Council for International Cooperation
Why Choose Donavan
& Pop CoLab
Donavan Robinson is an entrepreneur, speaker, and community builder with over 20 years of experience leading businesses and creating spaces where people thrive.
From founding influential businesses like Vantage Studios (a full-service marketing agency) and The Good Will Social Club, to championing local makers at Made Here and reimagining team culture with Pop CoLab, Donavan brings real-world expertise, creativity, and heart to every stage he steps onto.
Credibility
Over 20 years in entrepreneurship, events, and community building.
Proven Approach
Creator of Pop CoLab, Winnipeg’s “playground for grown-ups.”
Engaging Style
Talks that feel less like lectures and more like conversations that spark action.
Popular Topics
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Rediscovering the Power of Play
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Building Environments Where People Thrive
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Play as Permission: Creativity & ADHD in the Workplace
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Creative by Nature: A Revival of Curiosity, Connection and Play
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Overview
Play isn’t just child’s work, it’s the secret ingredient to creativity, connection, and resilience at every age.
Donavan Robinson, founder of Pop CoLab, brings this message to workplaces, conferences, and community events through engaging, thought-provoking talks.
