Photo by Aliko Sunawang on Unsplash One of my deepest held beliefs is that technology can be a force for good. It can only be “good” though if people actively work to shape it and ensure its positive impact. Technology by itself is neither positive nor negative, the decision lies in the hands of the … Continue reading Living a Boundless Life →

Photo by Timon Klauser on Unsplash When asked for advice, I have one important rule. Don’t listen to me. Don’t take any of this seriously. I have absolutely no idea what I’m talking about. This sounds like an obvious disclaimer yet, I’ve seen many situations where smart leaders are taking advice from their board or … Continue reading The number one rule of advice →

Photo by Jeremy Lapak on Unsplash What do North Korea, the nuclear bomb and the United Nations all have in common? There are direct consequences of the Second World War. To say that I have an obsession with that period of history is an understatement. World War Two is fascinating on so many different levels. … Continue reading Thinking in cycles →

I got my first job at my father’s grocery store when I was 10. The pay wasn’t that good, there wasn’t any ha! I got to keep a roof over my head (or so I was told). It was a good local grocery store. My dad knew almost all the customers by name and many … Continue reading Machine Intermediation →

Photo by Chris Liverani on Unsplash (version française plus bas) There’s something that's been gnawing at me and I just need to get off my chest. The Quebec healthcare system needs a reboot. As a Quebec citizen, I’m extremely lucky and proud to have access to free healthcare. I’ve seen loved ones have been saved … Continue reading How to improve the Quebec healthcare system →

This is part 5 of a series on strategy fundamentals and how the concept will evolve. Here are the previous posts in case you missed it.  Part 1 | Starting Strategy  Part 2 | Designing Sustainability  Part 3 | Competition and Ecosystems Part 4 | Playing to win In this conclusion, we will cover the importance … Continue reading Starting Strategy | Execution and the future of strategy →

Photo by Nathalia Segato on Unsplash This is part 4 of a series on strategy fundamentals and how the concept will evolve. Here are the previous posts in case you missed it.  Part 1 | Starting Strategy  Part 2 | Designing Sustainability  Part 3 | Competition and Ecosystems So far in this series, we’ve covered … Continue reading Starting Strategy | Playing to Win →

Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash This is part 3 of a series on strategy fundamentals and how the concept will evolve. Here are the previous posts in case you missed it.  Part 1 | Starting Strategy  Part 2 | Designing Sustainability  Competitive advantage is one of the most talked about notions in business. Almost … Continue reading Starting Strategy | Competition and Ecosystems →

During the lockdown last year, I sat down to watch FounderFuel demo day where startups pitch their company to the community. It was hosted by the brilliant Katy Yam from Real Ventures. They pulled off a fantastic event despite all the restrictions in place. One startup in particular caught my eye. Guillaume Parent was on … Continue reading Empowering Artists →

Photo by Sofia on Unsplash This is part 2 of a series on strategy fundamentals and how the concept will evolve. Here’s the previous post in case you missed it.  Part 1 | Starting Strategy  Every year, a curious phenomenon occurs. Many managers will lock themselves in a multi-day retreat and come out with a … Continue reading Starting Strategy | Designing Sustainability →