Issue 25, #CelebratingImpact is now live! In this issue of Disruption Magazine, we’re celebrating impact across industries, spotlighting individuals, organizations, and initiatives that are shaping the world in profound ways. Dive into this issue with Wendy Cukier’s insightful perspective on how businesses can harness AI technologies not just to keep pace but to lead. Wendy is the director of the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Diversity Institute. Read about how Protein Industries Canada is helping to redefine what’s possible in food innovation while driving sustainability and economic growth by investing in groundbreaking enterprises. Explore how Calgary Economic Development's The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF), with its support of Plug and Play Tech Center, is fueling the city’s vibrant startup ecosystem. We’re excited to share inspiring stories like Sunny Schwartz and Mona Sabet, whose impressive careers stand as a testament to the impact of determination, vision, and leadership. Another interesting story profiles the winners of the annual Mitacs Innovation Awards. These innovators span industries, embodying the spirit of ingenuity and showcasing the transformative power of their work. Their stories inspire us to consider the ripple effects of impactful innovation in every sector. Check out our latest #StartupsToWatch feature that showcases: Maman Biomedical (Latchmi Raghunanan, Ph.D.), AmpHealth (Mandy Woodland), GiveRise (Janelle von Kleist-Bernard), Elle, MD Biotechnologies (Jennifer Johnston, MD), Ethical Digital (Katrina German), GEM Food Systems (Jennifer Look-Hong), Scooly (Kemi Bolatito), Conquer Experience Inc. (Angela Robert), Ethnomet (Garnette Weber), UpRow (Kelise Williams MSc) and One37 ID (Fadwa Mohanna). Finally, we dive into the world of EdTech, exploring how emerging technologies are reshaping education. From personalized learning experiences to tools that bridge gaps in accessibility, these startups are harnessing the potential of innovation to empower the next generation. Jory Des Jardins brings us home with our #LastWord, challenging entrepreneurs to envision sustainable growth, clear strategy, and patience over rushed scaling. Dive in, and let’s explore how we can celebrate Impact! Read Here: https://lnkd.in/gBuYh-WK Publisher: Connection Silicon Valley #Disruption #Startups #StartupEcosystem #Impact
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"Crime hurts everyone—victim, offender, community—and creates an obligation to make things right." – Sunny Schwartz Sunny Schwartz is a trailblazer redefining justice and rehabilitation in the criminal justice system. For over 40 years, she's been at the forefront of restorative justice, creating initiatives like Resolve to Stop the Violence Project (RSVP) and Five Keys Schools and Programs that empower inmates to take accountability, heal, and envision better futures. Here’s what you’ll learn in her story: 👉 How restorative justice can transform lives and communities 👉 The unique challenges facing women in the criminal justice system and how Sunny addresses them through gender-responsive programming 👉 Her bold vision to turn jails from “monster factories” into spaces of hope and rehabilitation Sunny’s work reminds us that even in the most unlikely places, transformation is possible. ✨ See how she’s changing the narrative on justice and healing in our latest issue here: https://lnkd.in/g6PJJwkY #SocialImpact #SocialJustice #CriminalJusticeReform #MakingADifference #RestorativeJustice #WomenInLeadership
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🚨 Accelerator opportunity for Canadian Indigenous entrepreneurs! The Canadian Indigenous Business Accelerator is here to help six Indigenous-owned businesses break into the U.S. Pacific Northwest market. What’s in it for you? ✅ Export-ready guidance ✅ Insights into the U.S. PNW market ✅ Opportunities to pitch your business ✅ Connections with Tribal business leaders 📅 Program runs Jan 27 - Feb 18, 2025 (virtual, with in-person follow-up in spring). 📩 Learn more here: https://buff.ly/40siQUX #Accelerators #Accelerator #CanadianBusiness #IndigenousEntrepreneurs #Entrepreneurship #BusinessOwners #PitchOpportunities
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Leadership isn’t just about titles—it’s about owning your influence and building your authority. 🔥 That’s the vision driving Mona Sabet, founder of HiPower, a network redefining what leadership looks like for women executives in tech. Through small, tight-knit cohorts (called “Rings”), HiPower offers a space where women leaders can: 👉 Exchange strategies for long-term success 👉 Build deep, supportive connections 👉 Develop authority beyond job titles See how Mona is helping transform the journey from success to significance in this issue's Women Making a Difference feature here: https://lnkd.in/eCfJ4vCh P.S. Admissions for the HiPower's 2025 cohort are now open. If you're ready to find your personal board of directors apply here: hipower.org #WomenInLeadership #WomenExecutives #LeadershipDevelopment #HiPower
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These companies are redefining what’s possible in the protein space—pioneering solutions that are good for the planet, good for people, and good for the future. 👇 In our latest issue of Disruption, we dive into how Liven Proteins, Lovingly Made, and Protein Industries Canada are fueling Canada’s protein future by transforming big ideas into groundbreaking solutions. Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ How Protein Industries Canada is driving global leadership in sustainable protein innovation. ✅ Liven Protein's game-changing fermentation-based technology. ✅ Lovingly Made’s unique, vertically integrated approach to plant-based protein production. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gvNkCYn5 Special thanks to Kassandra Quayle, Fei Luo, PhD, and Heidi Dutton! #CanadianTech #CanadianBusiness #TechNews #Sustainability #SutainableTech #TechInnovation
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“We’re here to ensure women founders don’t just survive in tech—they thrive, creating a stronger, more inclusive industry for everyone" - Mariane Bekker. Meet Women Founders Bay, the largest and most active community of women tech founders in the Bay Area, championing 500+ women-led startups. Their mission? Increase funding for women entrepreneurs and build a more inclusive tech industry by offering: ✅ Weekly workshops & networking events ✅ Access to investors & industry leaders ✅ Curated Bay Area opportunities for founders Learn more in our latest issue of Disruption here: https://lnkd.in/eUXZ6-WH #WomenFounders #WomenEntrepreneurs #WomenInTech #WomenInBusiness #StartupCommunity #StartupFounders
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From transforming agricultural waste into bioproducts to improving healthcare access with tele-ultrasound, these innovators are redefining what’s possible. This year’s Mitacs Innovation Awards spotlighted eight remarkable trailblazers driving breakthroughs in healthcare, sustainability, AI, and technology. Highlights include: ✨ Dr. Bishnu Acharya Ph.D., P. Eng.: Turning agricultural waste into bioproducts ✨ David Black: Tele-ultrasound tech for remote healthcare ✨ Dr. Nazanin Vafaei: Sustainable canola processing for plant-based proteins ✨ Marine Queffeulou: Launching Kalego Solutions for plasma tech These awards celebrate the power of collaboration, creativity, and turning ideas into impact. 👉 Dive in here: https://lnkd.in/ei93hSdY #CanadianBusiness #CanadianTech #Innovation #Disruption
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Canada is a leader in AI research—but while 72% of US businesses use AI, only 35% of Canadian companies do. While AI has the potential to solve grand challenges and fuel innovation, many Canadian businesses, especially SMEs, are struggling to keep up. In our latest issue of Disruption, Wendy Cukier dives into: 🔹 Why “invention ≠ innovation”—and how using AI is where real change happens 🔹 The risks of untrained employees using AI without corporate policies or guidance 🔹 The overlooked role of SMEs, which account for 90% of private-sector jobs in Canada 🔹 The three levels of AI skills every workplace needs 👉 Full article here: https://lnkd.in/eiwBtqxi #AI #Innovation #CanadaTech #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfWork
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Calgary’s startups are thriving—and the world is taking notice. In our latest issue of Disruption, we explore how The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) and Plug and Play Tech Center are transforming the city’s entrepreneurial landscape. Here’s what you’ll learn: - How OCIF bridges local startups to global markets like Silicon Valley - The game-changing program helping Calgary companies scale internationally - How Calgary’s innovation culture is driving collaboration and growth in sectors like AI, cleantech, and digital health And more! 👉 Full story here: https://lnkd.in/gVbN7xMt Brad Parry Saeed Amidi #Calgary #Startups #StartupEcosystem #SiliconValley #CanadianBusiness
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Your secret weapon for investor relations success? 🎯 Owned media. Blogs, websites, emails—these aren’t just digital placeholders; they’re power tools for your brand. Why owned media matters: ✅ Full control over your messaging ✅ Data you can trust and leverage ✅ A launchpad for earned media (like features, shoutouts, and shares) Ready to build a strategy that sticks? Dive into the latest LaunchPad article and discover how owned media can fuel business growth here: https://lnkd.in/gVwFHczb irlabs #InvestorRelations #IR #BusinessGrowth #OwnedMedia
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