Category: Thought
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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 2-part blog post was inspired by the topics discussed in that Twitter chat, a conversation […]
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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 at the time, and we made the roadtrip from Toronto to Montreal to attend the […]
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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 are free. Free to roam, free to build without regard for the laws of physics, […]
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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.
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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 YEA Summit in Fukuoka this year, I knew I had to stop in to see […]
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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 external monitor, and each night I wind down by reading threads on r/AskReddit. I would […]
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The Techstars Founder’s Guide to Winning at Mentor Madness
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.
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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!
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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 balance between functionality and wearability is a long-standing struggle for AR manufacturers, but now a […]
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I want to meet you in 2019 — yes, you!
If there’s one thing I’ve learned on my startup journey, it’s the value of a network. Over the last year I’ve met hundreds of amazing people who have opened their doors and calendars to me and my team to mentor, give feedback, make connections, or just chat through our challenges. And I’m ready to pass […]
TRENDY TECHIE 