Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship has shaped how I build and help

Growing up with entrepreneurial parents showed me both the thrill and the grind of building something from scratch. When I left my job to leap into entrepreneurship myself in 2013, my mission was simple: be of service and support others chasing that same dream.

Years of building startups and navigating entrepreneurship ecosystems taught me that the best way to help founders is by strengthening the communities and organizations that uplift them.

Today, my primary focus is peership: studying how founders build trust, learn together, and drive collective growth.

This page tracks my work in entrepreneurship.

Folks I've collaborated with

Organizations I've had the privilege to work with

Highlights

Building entrepreneurship ecosystems

I work with universities and innovation centres to strengthen entrepreneurship education, founder support, and healthy innovation ecosystems.

  • —Entrepreneur in Residence — Shipley Center for Innovation, Clarkson University
  • —Entrepreneurship Strategy Advisor — Clarkson University
  • —Helped SUNY Canton assess and develop a new vision for its entrepreneurship ecosystem and programming
  • —Associate Director of Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneur in Residence — York University
  • —Special Advisor to the Dean of Business — Seneca College
Highlights

Supporting founders

Since 2013 I've supported entrepreneurs through mentoring, facilitation, workshops, teaching, and peer groups.

This includes InFounders, accelerators, university programs, entrepreneurship competitions, and innovation centres — hearing the real, behind-the-scenes stories of the journey, and helping wherever I can.

Highlights

Designing entrepreneurial experiences

I enjoy creating environments where entrepreneurs can learn from one another. A few examples of the kinds of experiences I've built and hosted:

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Shad York cohort — York University
Along the way

A rich, fun journey working with entrepreneurs

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The archive

Where I keep track of the work

A running record of programs, events, competitions and classrooms — across Canada and the United States, over more than a decade.

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Hult Prize Toronto Regionals
Why it matters

Entrepreneurship can change the world

In a world facing massive challenges, entrepreneurship can be a powerful tool for creating impactful solutions — innovation can solve, heal, and protect in remarkable ways.

A kinder, more sustainable world also asks leaders to align their practices with their values, across every sector. I care about helping entrepreneurs and leaders move the needle toward the impact we need.

Get in touch

Entrepreneurship stays close to my heart. If you're working on programs, founders, or ecosystems and think we might be a fit, I'd love to hear from you.

Work with me ⟶