Draft Canada

CORPORATE INNOVATION

The status quo is dangerous so don’t get comfortable, says Deloitte

Jackie Gill - Aug 23, 2019

Terry Stuart, Chief Innovation Officer, believes that companies need to not only embrace new technology, but understand what it really means for their business and society as a whole – even if it makes them uncomfortable.

Emily O'Brien went to prison for smuggling drugs into Canada. Since then, she's launched a company, appeared on Dragon's Den and speaks out about criminal justice

LIFEPRENEURS

How making popcorn in prison turned Emily O’Brien’s life around

Jackie Gill - Aug 21, 2019

In 2015, Emily O’Brien was arrested for smuggling cocaine into Canada. Her time in prison helped her get sober, start a business and push for a better criminal justice system.

Michael Litt, co-founder and CEO of Vidyard, created his video platform to help businesses connect human-to-human with their customers

SCALE-UPS

Why Vidyard’s Michael Litt will always dream bigger

Jackie Gill - Aug 12, 2019

What started as a push to prove himself became an industry-first video platform that’s helped thousands of businesses worldwide connect human-to-human in sales, service and marketing.

DRAFT VIDEOS

SCALE-UPS

Why Rego Realty runs like a restaurant

Jackie Gill - Aug 19, 2019

To run a restaurant, you need a team of specialists that support each other. The same goes for real estate, says Cliff Rego, founder and broker of record at Rego Realty.

SCALE-UPS

Vidyard explains: New ways to use video

Jackie Gill - Aug 16, 2019

Vidyard doesn't just make video software. Their employees use it every day to make their communications more human, says CEO and co-founder Michael Litt.

SCALE-UPS

Vidyard explains: Canadians should think big

Jackie Gill - Aug 16, 2019

There's opportunity beyond borders, says Michael Litt, CEO and co-founder of Vidyard. Here's why thinking big is a challenge - and why they went global from day one.

SCALE-UPS

Vidyard explains: Give back to your community

Jackie Gill - Aug 16, 2019

It's hard to donate money when the funding you raise is assigned to growth. But there are other ways to give back, says Michael Litt, CEO and co-founder of Vidyard.

CORPORATE INNOVATION

Three lessons Deloitte learned from startups

Jackie Gill - Aug 14, 2019

Terry Stuart, Deloitte's chief innovation officer, learned these lessons while working alongside the up-and-comers: move quickly and collaborate, watch for new tech and co-create with customers from the beginning.

CORPORATE INNOVATION

Bill MacGowan (Director of Smart Building Digitization) demonstrates Cisco's customer experience centre innovations in Toronto

Smart spaces: A peek inside Cisco’s innovation lab

Jackie Gill - Aug 7, 2019

Cisco's Bill MacGowan leads a team of innovators dedicated to making our buildings smarter with leading-edge technology designed to solve big problems.

Bill MacGowan, Director of Smart Building Digitization at Cisco's innovation lab in Toronto, shows off the ways technology can connect us from great distances

How does Cisco innovate from within?

Jackie Gill - Aug 7, 2019

From smart lights that can sense heartbeats to real-time connectivity in the office, Cisco's innovation lab makes our spaces more livable and more intelligent.

PORTRAITS

Richard Campbell quit for his passion project

Jackie Gill - Aug 22, 2019

Richard Campbell, founder of 10Adventures, may have started the company as a passion project, but it's deeply rooted in his love of the outdoors - and his frustration at finding reliable travel recommendations.

PORTRAITS

Monika Jaroszonek wants to build cities

Jackie Gill - Aug 20, 2019

From old buildings to new construction, RATIO.city co-founder Monika Jaroszonek loves cities. After becoming an architect, she set out on a new adventure to analyze and map urban development.

PORTRAITS

Karanjot Jaswal jumped in while he could

Jackie Gill - Aug 15, 2019

Karanjot Jaswal, CTO and co-founder of Cinchy, spent most of his career dealing with inefficiencies in the financial industry. When he saw the opportunity to make it better, he took a chance.

PORTRAITS

James Slifierz dropped out of school for this

Jackie Gill - Aug 13, 2019

A year after dropping out of school and with 2 months' worth of money in the bank, Skywatch co-founder and CEO James Slifierz won an award from NASA that put his life on a new trajectory.

PORTRAITS

Why Carla Kabbabe zoned out in class

Jackie Gill - Aug 8, 2019

Carla Kababbe is the founder of Claurete, a fine jewelry maker that blends statement pieces with everyday comfort and usability. She dabbled in designing from a young age - even during class.