There’s a quiet magic that happens when the right people gather around a table, the kind of energy no algorithm or virtual summit can ever replicate. Last month, Internet Masterminds, founded and led by Matt Astifan, reminded us exactly why these in-person moments matter.
Matt Astifan, the founder of Internet Masterminds, has built one of the most trusted communities for entrepreneurs, digital marketers, and investors to connect and grow.
A Dinner That Sparks Real Growth
The July exclusive dinner brought together an inspiring mix of entrepreneurs, visionaries, investors, and next-gen leaders. No stages. No forced pitches. Just real, unfiltered conversation about what’s working, what’s not, and how to move forward together in a world that changes overnight.
The vibe was simple but powerful: If you’re building something real, this is where you want to be.
Inside the Room A few candid moments that captured the trust and energy we shared.
What We Heard Around the Table
- Founders opening up about how AI is transforming how we serve real people, and what that means for trust.
- Marketers sharing what actually converts, beyond the highlight reels and trending tactics.
- Investors talking about why genuine connection still wins over hype, and where they’re placing their bets next.
- Stories of resilience, the pivots, the failures, the lessons you only get from building for real.
The Power of Curation
What makes Internet Masterminds different is the intentionality. It’s not just networking, it’s curated trust. Matt’s vision has always been about bringing together the people who are actually doing the work.
This dinner brought together founders like Katrina Owen (PR for personal brand coach), marketing visionaries like Tugce Kaplan, storytelling & brand messaging experts like Maisa Doris, health-tech founder & CEO Miguel Bautista (CFS Recovery), media entrepreneur Isaac Baidoo and next-gen investors, all curated by Internet Masterminds founder Matt Astifan.
When you’re in this room, you’re reminded that growth happens at the table, not just on your screen
Why IKONIK Covers Rooms Like This
At IKONIK, our mission is to spotlight the conversations and communities that push things forward, the rooms where trust is built, no stage, just real conversation. In a world of highlight reels, what happens here matters more than ever.
Being seen matters. Being seen by the right people matters more.
A last look at what happens when the right people gather, who’s in the room next time?
A Quiet Invitation
To everyone who shared your story at the table, thank you for your honesty, your insights, and your vision for what’s next. To those watching from the outside: remember, the rooms you’re in shape the growth you create, and these seats are by special invitation, application only.
Stay tuned, we’ll keep covering the founders, visionaries, and investors shaping the future, and the curators like Matt Astifan who bring them together.
Who’s in the room next time?
All event images captured by Internet Masterminds Official Photographer, Michelle Diamond (Diamond’s Edge Photography).
See more of Michelle’s work or connect with her on Instagram: @content.co.
Check out Internet Mastermind next event: Vancouver Business Event Make Them An Offer They Can't Refuse. Get your tickets here.
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Curated by Oyéta Kokoroko — Founder & Editor, IKONIK Magazine.
More from this night coming soon on IKONIK.
