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.
Category: Career
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!
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…… Read more “I want to meet you in 2019 — yes, you!”
Founding a Startup Amidst Loss and Grief
Around this time last year, I wrote a post called On Working While Grieving. It feels like an eternity ago, because so much has changed; yet here…… Read more “Founding a Startup Amidst Loss and Grief”
Goodbye, Microsoft! My Next Chapter
For the last four years Microsoft has been my world, my launchpad, and my home. When I first started, I was an eager young university student developing…… Read more “Goodbye, Microsoft! My Next Chapter”
Getting Your First Dev Job – How to Gain Valuable Experience as a Student
We’ve all heard the stats, millions of computer science jobs are poised to go unfilled because of a lack of computer science graduates and new developers. And…… Read more “Getting Your First Dev Job – How to Gain Valuable Experience as a Student”
On Working While Grieving
I feel I've awoken from a hibernation of sorts. In January of this year my beloved grandmother passed away, and I experienced significant loss for the first… Read more "On Working While Grieving"
High Tech Meets High Fashion with Anouk Wipprecht’s Wearable Robots – 360 Video Interview
Anouk Wipprecht is not your average fashion designer. Her pieces go beyond fabric and stitches, and into the realm of exoskeletal 3D printing and microcontrollers, bringing garment and wearer together into a united cyborgian being. In this 360 video interview, I sit down with Anouk to discuss her path to becoming a world-famous robotic fashion designer, her opinions on open source, and her latest project: a connected unicorn horn for children with autism.
Trendy Techie’s Exam Survival Guide
Tried and tested through my experience as a Computer Science undergrad, here is my foolproof 3-step study plan.
Trendy Techie’s Guide to Working Remotely: Staying Motivated When Your Home is Your Workplace
A hallmark of a job in technology, the freedom to work from home can be a dream come true. But in the comfort of your own home, it can get…… Read more “Trendy Techie’s Guide to Working Remotely: Staying Motivated When Your Home is Your Workplace”
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