Below are links highlighting different initiatives I’ve worked on, as well as personal opinions.
“Interview about Venture Canada” on SETSI Youtube Channel
“Canada’s urban-rural economic divide is a threat to our country” in The Globe and Mail
“Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition”: How To Buy, Not Build, a Business on The Moolala Podcast
“Instead of starting a new business, why not buy an existing one?” in The Globe and Mail
“Retrofits and conversions, not new buildings, needed for sustainable future, says expert” in The Globe and Mail
“Follow your passion is bad advice that wastes your time, energy and skills” in The Globe and Mail.
“Canada’s economic future is in jeopardy because we lack an entrepreneurial culture” in The Globe and Mail.
“Vicarious Entrepreneurship and Impact with Scott Stirrett” interview with Kayla Isabelle as part of The Startup Canada podcast
“Entrepreneurial Skills and Mindsets with Scott Stirrett of Venture for Canada” interview as part of The Young Money podcast
“In an era of extreme heat, cooling should be required in Canadian homes” in The Globe and Mail
“The Work Shift: The struggle is real. Even with a side hustle” in The Daily Hive
“How might teaching debate skills help us navigate polarizing conversations?” interview as part of the Polarizing Conversations podcast series.
“Teaching debate skills will strengthen democracy” in The Globe and Mail
“What Skills Are You Missing As An Entrepreneur” interview on The Innovation Fuel Podcast
“Action Canada 2022/23’s first study tour leaves Fellows with full heads and hearts” on The Action Canada website
“International students deserve to be treated as more than a revenue stream” in The Globe and Mail
“Action Canada and PPF introduce the 2022-2023 Action Canada Fellows” by Action Canada
“Art and Artist Entrepreneurship in Canada’s Future Economy” in TheFutureEconomy.ca
“Meet 50 emerging leaders reinventing how Canada does business” in The Globe and Mail
“The world needs more compassion, not empathy” in The Globe and Mail
“How rising housing costs are holding back entrepreneurship in Canada” on BNN Bloomberg
“Canada’s ballooning mortgage debts could put a dangerous dent in entrepreneurship.” in The Globe and Mail
“The world’s biggest problems won’t be solved by the social impact sector alone — here’s what’s needed” in Future of Good
“Perfectionism isn’t a super power – it’s a mental health risk” in The Globe and Mail
“Venture for Canada didn’t invest in staff professional development in its early days — here’s why you should” in Future of Good
“Training the Youth of Today to Run The World of Tomorrow” on Generation Hustle Podcast
“Importance of Developing Entrepreneurial Skills for Career & Life Growth” on Progressholic Podcast
“New Zealand has a social impact worker visa program. What can Canada learn?” in Future of Good
“It’s possible to spur entrepreneurship even amid COVID-19: Venture for Canada CEO” on BNN Bloomberg
“Post-secondary students are graduating into a recession — here’s what that means for the social impact sector” in Future of Good
“How The COVID-19 Pandemic May Impact New and Future Entrepreneurs” on Canada’s Podcast
“How a universal basic income could jump-start Canadian entrepreneurship after COVID-19” in Future of Good
“Personality assessment tests are no substitute for truly getting to know your employees” in The Globe and Mail.
“2019 Young Impact Leaders List” in Future of Good.
“Workplace coaches shouldn’t just be just for senior executives” in The Globe and Mail.
“Disrupting giving: Ten of Canada’s most innovative non-profits.” in The Logic.
“Venture for Canada helps students and new grads land jobs at startups.” in The Georgia Straight.
“When hiring new grads, employers should ignore grade point average.” in The Globe and Mail.
Being Authentic and Finding Your Tribe, presentation at TechToronto.
“Universities and colleges need to make graduates’ employment outcomes a top priority.” in The Globe and Mail
“Mid-sized cities are the perfect places to build a startup.” in The Globe and Mail
“East Coast business students to get a taste of startup life.” in The Globe and Mail
“Venture for Canada Receives $303,404 from ACOA.” in BetaKit
“Getting started with start-ups.” in The Telegram
“What’s holding Canada’s tech companies back? Surprisingly, it’s not a lack of technical talent.” in The Globe and Mail
“Government of Canada Invests $4.4 Million in Venture for Canada to support Atlantic Canada internships.” in BetaKit.
“Venture for Canada Receives $1.4 Million from Ontario Government.” in BetaKit.
“Canada shouldn’t aspire to be the new Silicon Valley” in The Globe and Mail
Interview on CBC Radio’s Cross Country Checkup (Begins at 38:47 — 44:40 and 51:50)
Venture for Canada Interview on CBC’s On The Money (August 2017)
“It’s human skills – not technical skills – that we need the most in today’s work force” in The Globe and Mail
“Why liberal arts degrees are more valuable than you might think” in The Globe and Mail
“Startup match-making program is helping fill the talent pipeline.” in The National Post
“Venture for Canada partners with world’s largest law firm.” in Betakit
“Venture for Canada partners with BDC capital.” in Betakit
“Want to launch your own business? Working for a startup is a great way to begin.” in The Globe and Mail
“We need to make Canada a nation of salespeople.” in The Globe and Mail
“Don’t overlook job candidates with zero experience” in The Globe and Mail
“Venture for Canada Partners with RBC To Support Young Entrepreneurs” in Betakit
“New job program to connect Canada’s top grads to startups” in The National Post
“Finding work for entrepreneurial students.” CBC Radio — Information Morning — NS
“Stirrett Links Grads, Startups” in Entrevestor
“Students Flexing Their Votes” by Mike Debonis in The Washington Post
“Elected D.C. Students Begin To Bridge Representation Gap” by Stefanie Dazio in The Huffington Post
“9 college students running for ANC seats” in Greater Greater Washington
“The Youth of a District: Eight DC College Students Run for ANC” in NBC Washington
“How can DC foster an entrepreneurial District” in Greater Greater Washington
“Short-term Washingtonians deserve a voice, too” in Greater Greater Washington
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