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Geoffrey T. Martin
CCL Industries Inc.
(TSX:CCL.B)
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Josh Domingues
Flashfood
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Ariel Mashiyev
iLobby Corp.
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Michael Serbinis
League
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Bert Mucci
Mucci Farms
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Kim Davidson
SideFX
Special citations*
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Dr. Brett Belchetz
Maple Corporation
Societal Impact
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Tonia Jahshan
Sipology by Steeped Tea
Community Builder
*Special citations are non-competitive awards that recognize entrepreneurs for the unique mark they’ve made on the entrepreneurial landscape in a specific area and celebrate their outstanding achievements.
Meet the judges
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Anne Sado
President, George Brown College
The pandemic has disproportionally impacted women and minority entrepreneurs. How can we fast forward to overcome progress lost to reach gender equality in our entrepreneurial ecosystem?
1) Improve access to diverse sources of financing. 2) Provide dedicated support to diverse entrepreneurs. 3) Develop the right policy environment.
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Teresa Lee
Managing Director, OMERS Growth Equity
What was your unstoppable moment?
Understanding that it all starts with one – and that I can be that one.
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Kim Mason
Senior Vice President & Head, Private Banking, RBC Wealth Management, Royal Bank of Canada
How does entrepreneurial ambition help create global unity?
It is a unified spirit of do better, be better, create better. I think entrepreneurs are wired for calculated risk, personal accountability, perseverance and reflection – everywhere. Every country. Every industry.
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Mark Gordon
Senior Partner, ONCAP Management Partners LP
How are you seeing entrepreneurs rise in the face of adversity?
During this pandemic, every entrepreneur in my sphere has pivoted. Online, innovative sales techniques, new products/services — it’s what differentiates the creators in this economy.
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Bob Magee*
Chairman, Woodbridge®
Could the toughest time inspire the greatest solutions?
History shows that human nature rises to the challenge as global warming threatens our existence. Fear rises, as does the tide of innovation required to save the earth.
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Alan Quarry*
Chair, Quarry Integrated Communications
What role do entrepreneurs play in helping Canada reach an innovation economy?
The only way the future Canadian economy will reach its full potential is if our entrepreneurial spirit is fully engaged. Entrepreneurs must lead the way.
*Entrepreneur Of The Year Alumni