Michael is an experienced cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of industry experience. He is the co-founder and CEO of Kobalt.io, a rapidly growing cloud-focused security services provider. Kobalt.io works with over 200 cloud-focused technology companies to help develop their cyber security programs and ensure the security of their organization….
Jackson is the founder of tuft + paw, a modern DTC brand for cat people that has grown to over 8 figures in sales. Prior to starting tuft + paw, Jackson started several other ecommerce brands in the fashion space. Where did the idea for tuft + paw come from?…
eWebinar Co-founder and CEO Melissa Kwan has spent twelve years in startups and built three successful companies without venture capital backing. Her previous startup, a real estate tech company, was acquired in 2019. As a revenue-driven founder specializing in sales and business development, she has learned how to build companies…
Mike Dreher was fortunate enough to start his early childhood with the incredible adventure of moving from Canada to Venezuela. This instilled a passion for travel and experiencing other cultures that Mike has carried with him ever since. It also gave him a clear understanding that not everyone in life…
In 2015 Darren and Mike were on a road trip and doing some reflecting – they agreed that it was time for a change in their lives. At this point Darren was already a huge success in the online business world – having generated millions of dollars over the past…
Ian is a Portfolio Manager, Director, and Vice President of Vancouver based Odlum Brown Limited, and is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Prior to joining Odlum Brown in 1997, he spent five years with the Federal Government, where he held several positions with a financial or economic focus…
Mr. David Sidoo is a successful businessman and innovative industry leader based in Vancouver, B.C. As a businessman, former professional football athlete, and philanthropist, David Sidoo has shattered the mold at every opportunity throughout his trailblazing career. After Mr. Sidoo retired from his football career, he was introduced to the…
Dylan Sidoo is the President and Co-Founder of his technology company, Disappears, Inc., and work in Business Development at BMEX Gold, Inc. He has always had an entrepreneurial spirit, whether it be co-founding a film and acquisitions company in 2014 where him and his partner distributed two films, securing an…
Annaliese Feininger (b.1994) is an analog artist living on Canada’s West Coast. She is currently completing a fine arts degree majoring in film photography at Emily Carr University of Art and Design, and is in the process of creating her first photo book. She has worked as a journalist and…
Tara Haddad is the CEO of Modern Meat. She started Modern Meat and has been building the company from the ground up. Modern Meat focuses on creating plant-based meat alternatives that are non-GMO, soy-free, gluten-free, and even preservative-free. The company went public on June 26, 2020. They started selling their…