Janice Krissa, MBA

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DISC Type : di

Co-Founder and CEO at Ukraine’s Kitchen

Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area, Canada

Overview

Janice Krissa is the Co-Founder and CEO of DONYA Ukraine’s Kitchen, a social enterprise born from a donation center for Ukrainian newcomers. With a background in fundraising and a Business Admin diploma from SAIT, she is described as tenacious, innovative, and a big thinker, leveraging her experience to drive community-focused business growth.

Deeply connected to her heritage, Janice is passionate about preserving and sharing Ukrainian culture. She co-founded her business with her daughter to support newcomers fleeing the war, creating a community centered around traditional food. Her work extends to producing a film about Ukrainian-Canadians, reflecting her lifelong dedication to her roots.

Unique fact: Janice and her daughter recently pitched their business on the TV show Dragons Den, seeking investment to franchise DONYA across Canada.

Personality Overview

Generous

Fast Adopter

Charming & Persuasive

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Social Entrepreneurship
Transformed a donation center into a purpose-driven business that provides employment and community for Ukrainian newcomers, blending business strategy with humanitarian support.
Ukrainian Culture
Grew up learning the language and traditions, and now shares her culture with Canadians through authentic food and storytelling.
Supporting Newcomers
Her work began by co-founding a free store for displaced Ukrainians and evolved into creating meaningful employment opportunities to help them rebuild their lives.

Media Appearances

An Important Message from Our CEO Janice Krissa, MBA. Featured in Facebook (Ukraine’s Kitchen)

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Work History

1-2023
Co-Founder and CEO at Ukraine’s Kitchen
11-2018
Associate Producer at They Who Surround Us
10-2012 - 10-2023
Senior Vice President Development at Junior Achievement Northern Alberta & NWT
10-2012 - 3-2016
Vice President Resource Development at Junior Achievement Northern Alberta & NWT
10-2017 - 7-2020
Account Executive at TELUS Business

Education

1-2021 - 10-2022
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Royal Roads University
1996 - 1998
Business Admin from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

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Exp : 13 Location : Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area, Canada Job Level : Leadership Designation : Co-Founder and CEO at Ukraine’s Kitchen
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Insights For Selling To Janice

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Janice is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Janice

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Janice move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Janice take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Janice

Personality Compatibility


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