Jahanzaib Ansari, co-founder of Knockri, on staying determined and using AI ethically
No great success was ever achieved without failure. This rings true for Jahanzaib Ansari, co-founder and CEO of Knockri, an AI soft skills assessment tool that helps minimize bias in the hiring process. Written by Holly Walker Throughout his entrepreneurial journey Ansari had good ideas turn bad, faced “too many failures to count,” feelings of […]
Say goodbye to fall with Northern Maverick’s Rumpkin Spice Latte
With December just around the corner, it’s time to toast an official goodbye to Fall, and what better way to do so than with a little rum therapy. Written by Holly Walker This twist on the all-coveted pumpkin spice latte is the ideal farewell to the colours and flavours of Fall. With a history spanning […]
Club Monaco and Reigning Champ launch vintage-inspired collection
As an homage to its storied past, Club Monaco is taking us back to it’s founding year of 1985. Written by Holly Walker The iconic Canadian brand partnered with Reigning Champ, a Vancouver-based urban athletic wear brand, to create an exclusive capsule collection. In 1985, Canadians Joe Mimran, Saul Mimran and Alfred Sung opened the brands […]
Sage Franch, creator of Crescendo, is making tech more inclusive for everyone
Big dreams and high goals are nothing new for the intelligent and stylish entrepreneur behind the Trendy Techie blog, and now, the co-Founder of Crescendo, a diversity and inclusion education tool. While attending an all-girls high school in Toronto, Franch had an interest in computer graphics and envisioned a future where she would work her […]
Matt Cohen, founder of Ripple Ventures, believes investing is about more than money
In venture capital, mo’ money is often the goal, but this former Wall Streeter believes it should mean more support, and help for early stage companies. Written by Holly Walker Starting a new business can be daunting, especially when faced with the harsh statistical reality that 90 percent of new businesses fail. Beyond the idea, […]
DAVIDsTEA takes bourbon on a trip to South Asia with this chai-inspired cocktail
The perfect cure for a cold winter’s day, this spiked chai is full of flavour and sure to warm you up. Written by Holly Walker Let’s face it, tea is the new craze. When people aren’t busy spilling tea to their friends, they’re drinking it. DAVIDsTEA Kashmiri Chai-infused simple syrup will take you on a […]
Aisha Addo, founder of DriveHER, on the power of employing and empowering women
Founder of Power To Girls, and DriveHER, Aisha Addo uses her personal experiences to create safe and engaging spaces for young girls and women. Written by Holly Walker After leaving Ghana and moving to Canada at the age of 14, Aisha Addo was thrust into new experiences, many of which were difficult to navigate due […]
Make the most of winter with a sweet Icewine-Manhattan
Inniskillin’s Icewine is a fruity reinvention of the classic cocktail and a must-try this holiday season. Written by Holly Walker The season of cozy winter nights in, snacking on holiday treats is almost upon us. In addition to beautiful snow falls, Canadian winters also bring world-class icewine that’s produced when the temperature drops. Inniskillin’s Cabernet […]
