EY x NEXT Canada | #FounderFridays 💫 Meet: The Co-Founders of reFern (N36 24’) reFern a part of our NEXT 36 cohort, is leveraging AI to lead the transformation of sustainable interior design. Their vision is to drive towards net-zero emissions by empowering designers to effortlessly select better materials, track emissions, and achieve key milestones that contribute to a sustainable built environment. ⭐In the last month, they have gauged interest from two top 10 global design firms, along with 13 other organizations and prestigious academic institutions Explore how Ola Elkhatib and Jessica are tackling embodied carbon at refernhub.com. #EY #FounderFridays #Innovation #NEXTCanada
NEXT Canada
Higher Education
Toronto, ON 15,058 followers
At NEXT we’re on a mission to build a nation of ambitious, lifelong entrepreneurs.
About us
NEXT Canada is a national, non-profit organization that develops exceptional talent to create world-class ventures and propel technology adoption. Founded in 2010 as The Next 36 by a group of pioneering business leaders and academics, NEXT Canada is today a leader in the delivery of cutting-edge programming designed to foster lifelong entrepreneurship in three streams: NextAI, Next 36 and Next Founders. Our programs, delivered through meaningful partnerships between government and the private sector, strengthen the foundations of Canada’s current and future health and prosperity. NEXT Canada is supported by generous donors and partners including RBC, Scotiabank, the Weston Family Foundation, EY, Scale AI, Hatch, BDC, Magna, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt and Air Canada. NEXT Canada has directly impacted over 700 alumni who have built companies including, Bridgit, Deep Learni.ng, Kira Talent, Nymi and Thalmic Labs. These alumni have created over 3,000 jobs and raised over $1BN in capital. For more information, please visit: www.nextcanada.com
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http://www.nextcanada.com
External link for NEXT Canada
- Industry
- Higher Education
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Toronto, ON
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2010
- Specialties
- Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Education, Startups, and Technology
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Primary
175 Bloor St East
Suite 200, North Building
Toronto, ON M4W 3R8, CA
Employees at NEXT Canada
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Ben Baldwin
Founder at Upteaming, Founder City Project, ScaleDriver; Board at Drucker Institute
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Peter LaMantia
CEO at Authentic Web Inc.
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Bruce Fairley
Strategic Technology Visionary, CEO, Board Member & Advisor, Mentor at NEXT Canada | Empowering Businesses Through Innovation & Insight
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Elaine Kunda
Updates
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Exciting news from the NEXT Canada 2024 cohort 🚀 We are incredibly proud of Michael Stych, co-founder of Contend Legal (NEXT AI Toronto 24’) & co-founder William Boan for being featured in The Times for their work making legal support more accessible. It's inspiring to see NEXT Canada entrepreneurs like Michael receiving such significant recognition. Keep up the fantastic work! 👏 #NEXTCanada #Entrepreneurship #AI #LegalTech #Innovation ____ Vector Institute
I'm so proud of this. It is an absolute privilege to share the Contend Legal story with The Times & Catherine Baksi. There is so much that can be done to help people in legal distress, and I believe technology can play a huge role. William Boan and I are more motivated than ever. I'll include a link to the article in the comments, if you would like to check it out. (note: there's a £1 paywall) Mama & Táta Stych just called, and they are proud too. 🇨🇦 🇨🇿 🇬🇧
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Step into the exciting world of CPG at NEXT Canada 🛍️ We had the privilege of hearing from accomplished alumni Daniel Bartek, Tomi Gbeleyi-Curtis, Jana Zaibek, Jason Greenspan, who shared their experiences founding and leading CPG companies. From thought-provoking panel discussions to engaging Mastermind Sessions, the exclusive event was filled with insight. A special thank you to WakeWater Beverage Company, nomz, and Partake Brewing for elevating the event experience with product samples! Truly a unique opportunity to engage with alumni products and learn about their brands firsthand. #NEXTCanada #CPG #Entrepreneur ______ Kyle J Winters Natalia Brkic Alexandra McGregor Stephania Stefanakou Partake Brewing nomz WakeWater Beverage Company
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Harvard Business School Club Comes To NEXT Canada 🌟 What an extraordinary moment for NEXT Canada at the recent HBS Club of Toronto event, where we had the honor of hosting a fireside conversation between Paul Desmarais and NEXT Canada Founding Chairman & HBS professor Reza Satchu. This event marked an unprecedented gathering of esteemed HBS & NEXT alumni, members of our cohort and valued ecosystem partners. The discussion was insightful, and fully engaged the capacity crowd. Paul and Reza shared highlights of their entrepreneurial journeys and then welcomed four ventures from the 2024 cohort to pitch their ideas. The energy in the room was electric, fostering meaningful connections and sparking new ideas that will undoubtedly shape the future of business. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the HBS Club of Toronto and all participants for making this event a resounding success. Here's to the power of collaboration and knowledge-sharing—today, tomorrow, and beyond. We look forward to continuing to connect with the entrepreneurial community. #NEXTCanada #HBS #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Leadership #TorontoBusiness _____ Suzanne Kwok Alignvest Management Corporation Richard Abboud Sanjil Shah Andy Moysiuk Josh Domingues David Naylor Jad Shimaly Nadir Mohamed Kate Wallace Tally Labs Vishar Yaghoubian Toothpod Rae Jeong Maneva AI Saumik Biswas, PhD Tenomix Inc. Kyle J Winters
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Harvard Business School Club Comes To NEXT Canada 🌟 What an extraordinary moment for NEXT Canada at the recent HBS Club of Toronto event, where we had the honor of hosting a fireside conversation between Paul Desmarais and NEXT Canada Founding Chairman & HBS professor Reza Satchu. This event marked an unprecedented gathering of esteemed HBS & NEXT alumni, members of our cohort and valued ecosystem partners. The discussion was insightful, and fully engaged the capacity crowd. Paul and Reza shared highlights of their entrepreneurial journeys and then welcomed four ventures from the 2024 cohort to pitch their ideas. The energy in the room was electric, fostering meaningful connections and sparking new ideas that will undoubtedly shape the future of business. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the HBS Club of Toronto and all participants for making this event a resounding success. Here's to the power of collaboration and knowledge-sharing—today, tomorrow, and beyond. We look forward to continuing to connect with the entrepreneurial community. #NEXTCanada #HBS #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Leadership #TorontoBusiness _____ Suzanne Kwok Alignvest Management Corporation Richard Abboud Sanjil Shah Andy Moysiuk Josh Domingues David Naylor Jad Shimaly Nadir Mohamed Kate Wallace Tally Labs Vishar Yaghoubian Toothpod Rae Jeong Maneva AI Saumik Biswas, PhD Tenomix Inc. Kyle J Winters
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EY x NEXT Canada | #FounderFridays 💫 Meet Osama U. (N36 2024): The Founder of Salubrum Salubrum is making medical tourism easier to access while prioritizing a safer experience for patients with their convenient Travelwise passport. Inspired by the experiences of those around him, Osama is excited for the future of Salubrum and building the Expedia of Medical Tourism. ⭐ ️ Osama is gaining traction, having secured support from NBA Legend Metta World Peace and the Artest Management Group. Interested in supporting Salubrums journey? Visit www.salubrum.com and follow Salubrum for company updates! #EY #FounderFridays #Innovation #NEXTCanada __ Julie Brown-Georgi, MS, CAHIMS Anuj M. Saxena Leslie Jamison Sunny Su Mike Julian Metta World Peace Artest Management Group Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa Stephen Stokols
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EY x NEXT Canada Summer Social ✨ Another fantastic event at EY with our NEXT Canada cohort and alumni founders. A huge thank you to our fantastic speakers, Damien Steel and Peter Carrescia for leading an insightful discussion on mission driven company building and venture capital in Canada. A big thank you to EY for your tremendous support. We're excited about the future of innovation in Canada! #NEXTCanada #SummerSocial #EY #StartupCommunity #Innovation #Entrepreneurship Deep Sky goConfirm Dharmesh Gandhi Alexandra McGregor Kyle J Winters
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Another amazing Startupfest is in the books! We're grateful to have connected with new friends and old and extremely proud to see all the NEXT ventures who pitched. A huge congratulations to N36 Alumni, Diana Virgovicova, Founder of Xatoms, for winning not one, but three of the StartupFest awards! #nextcanada #startupfest Kyle J Winters Alexandra McGregor Stephania Stefanakou Mischa Hamara Simon Dandavino, MBA, PhD George Korkejian Brian King Jogral F jean Maud Parey-Razafindramboa Tarek Al Shawa Clara Belghazi - Gaudenz Anya Abchiche Eunice Wu, PharmD Vishar Yaghoubian Vanessa Lo Jia Xi Chen
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EY x NEXT Canada | #FounderFridays 💫 Meet Arlyne: The Founder of My Dorm Store No one understands students' challenges when moving into a dorm or apartment better than the team at My Dorm Store. Inspired by her own experiences, Arlyne has partnered with universities across the province to design affordable packages for students, delivered before they arrive! ⭐️Today, My Dorm Store has partnered with 40 residences across Ontario (including the University of Toronto)! #EY #FounderFridays #Innovation #NEXT36 #NEXTCanada My Dorm Store Arlyne James University of Toronto George Brown College Toronto Metropolitan University EY
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From starting their journey at NEXT Canada to achieving over $1B in sales, co-founders of Super.com have an interesting story to share… In the most recent Founders Mindset Session, Reza Satchu was joined by Hussein Fazal & Henry Shi (NEXT36 Alumni) to explore how these cofounders are revolutionizing the e-commerce space. ⚡Today, Super.com has achieved over $1B in sales, 50+ million users, and $150MM+ USD in funding, including an investment from 2x NBA MVP Stephen Curry. Henry's encouragement to "continue to think big and take big swings,” is a reminder that big ideas and bold moves are a key part of the entrepreneurial journey. #NEXTCanada #NEXT36 #Super #FoundersJourney
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