

Navigating change in the world of work
Header image: Lara Speirs, Executive VP & General Counsel, Randstad Canada On May 8, I co-hosted the first #RandstadTechTalks Twitter chat with Randstad Canada, and heard from dozens of Canadians on topics surrounding the Canadian role in the globalizing future.This … Continue reading Navigating change in the world of work

Getting the most out of Startupfest as a first-time attendee
The first time I went to Startupfest, I had just quit my corporate job and was about six months into my journey as a founder of Crescendo. My co-founders and I were part of the Next 36 founder development program … Continue reading Getting the most out of Startupfest as a first-time attendee

Linode Brings Data for Good to Toronto with the launch of their new datacenter
When I first discovered programming, I was drawn to it because of its limitless nature. In the physical world we are bound by nature’s rules, restricted to operating within the capacity of our human body; in the digital realm, we … Continue reading Linode Brings Data for Good to Toronto with the launch of their new datacenter

Young Entrepreneurs Plan for Global Change at the G20 YEA Summit in Fukuoka
As a Canadian delegate at the G20 YEA Summit 2019, I brought Canadian perspectives to the global stage and learned a lot about the state of innovation in Japan and around the world. Continue reading Young Entrepreneurs Plan for Global Change at the G20 YEA Summit in Fukuoka

First Impressions of Japan – Three Days in Tokyo
Growing up in North America, I had a skewed vision of Japan. It seemed that every time it came up, it was portrayed as colourful, fast, extreme, shocking, and futuristic. When I was selected to be part of the G20 … Continue reading First Impressions of Japan – Three Days in Tokyo

Protecting your eyes as a developer – why I choose Felix Gray
As a developer and entrepreneur, I spend the majority of my time in front of screens. Every morning I’m awoken by my phone playing the latest tech news, all day I rotate between my phone, my laptop, and my big … Continue reading Protecting your eyes as a developer – why I choose Felix Gray

How living with my co-founders made us a strong founding team
I lived with my co-founders in the early days of our startup and, contrary to popular expectation, it was the BEST thing for our team dynamic! Here’s how. Continue reading How living with my co-founders made us a strong founding team

My Guide to Winning Over a Potential Mentor
As a startup founder and public speaker, I’ve had a lot of practice meeting people. Here is my strategy for preparing for your first meeting with a potential mentor, and winning them over to start a long-term working relationship. Continue reading My Guide to Winning Over a Potential Mentor

I’ve been chosen as a G20 YEA Delegate!
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve been chosen to be a member of the 2019 G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance (G20 YEA) Canadian Delegation to Japan! Continue reading I’ve been chosen as a G20 YEA Delegate!

Focals by North – Getting Fitted for Smart Glasses
I’ve long been an enthusiast of augmented reality headsets and, as early as the tech still is, I believe that AR will truly take off when we have head-mounted devices that find the right balance of usefulness and style. The … Continue reading Focals by North – Getting Fitted for Smart Glasses