Photo by Tarik Haiga on Unsplash The first time I heard about Bitcoin was in 2012. I was working at Google and I happened to walk into a conversation with a few engineers. They were talking about mining the cryptocurrency and storing it on an external hard drive. I had no clue what they were … Continue reading Bullish on Bitcoin →

Photo by Marc-Olivier Jodoin on Unsplash It finally happened this week. Health Canada announced approval of the vaccine. We’re entering the second half of the story, the recovery. Life hopefully will start getting back to normal for most people. While the pandemic caused a lot of human suffering and misery, there are also many unintended … Continue reading Staring into the mirror →

Photo by Craig Zdanowicz on Unsplash Starting a business, no matter the shape or size, is a lonely endeavour. There is no one else to blame when things go wrong. I didn’t know this feeling myself before starting a small consultancy with two friends. The biggest feeling of dread, particularly in the early days, is … Continue reading Being in the arena →

Photo by Sammie Vasquez on Unsplash Everyone loves the hero’s journey. It’s one of the quintessential stories in western culture. An underdog that beats impossible odds to make it and achieve what was previously unheard of. These stories permeate popular culture and are imminently fascinating. I love reading and learning about break through stories. I … Continue reading Breaking through to the other side →

Photo by camilo jimenez on Unsplash Growing up in the 90s, I distinctly remember this feeling of awe while discovering the internet for the first time. It was a magical experience with endless possibilities. From discovering new people, to learning new things or simply playing video games. It was a fantastic new world. There is … Continue reading The three cohorts of the internet →

Photo by Felix Mittermeier on Unsplash At my job, we work with management teams and help them sort through tough strategic challenges. We are often confronted with the question of whether something is strategic or if it is operational in nature. It is a very common question  and not an easy one to answer. I’ve … Continue reading Strategy vs. Operations →

Photo by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash Being on a mountain is my happy place. Particularly when I’m on my mountain bike, sweating, suffering and having fun. There is a certain purity in the experience that is hard to beat. This sentiment is shared in all outdoor sport cultures. Whether you like hiking, climbing, riding or … Continue reading E-bikes suck →

Photo by Bruce Warrington on Unsplash Media was arguably the first industry to feel the impact wrought by the internet. The entire business model was disrupted when distribution became free. The cost to distribute & replicate content went down to zero. At the same time, much more effective advertising channels rose. This dual whammy is … Continue reading Don’t miss the boat →

Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash I love stand-up comedy. It’s amazing to see an artist that masters their art on stage. People laugh because a joke is funny. It’s the purest expression of real time feedback. You’re either funny or you’re not. I can’t imagine the feeling of bombing and an audience not laughing. … Continue reading Knowing where the line is →

I love that feeling that when you discover a new local product. Be it a restaurant, vineyard, farmer, café or retailer, I really enjoy discovering & shopping local. On top of that, it feels good! You’re supporting a local merchant or producer and not one of the big faceless corporations. This topic has taken on … Continue reading Help Local →