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Jon French

@jdfrench

Director, University of Toronto Entrepreneurship

 Toronto
entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca
Joined December 2008
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Replying to @uoftgro @UofTStartup @CIFAR_News @VectorInst @ISED_CA
And we were the first country in the world to announce a national strategy for artificial intelligence (in 2017). Proud to continue to build on this legacy with our international partners.
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How is Canada’s investment in AI helping national recovery? 💡Driving innovation: Canada has most AI patents per million people ⚕️Accelerating search for COVID-19 treatments 🏅Attracting investment + jobs to AI-focused firms #Collision2020 Read More: gro.utoronto.ca/canada_has_t…
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On Day 1 of #CollisionFromHome meet #UofTStartup @honeybeehubinc. 🐝 This mobile app is helping scientists connect quickly with research study participants to combat #COVID19. Learn how they are speeding up research at #UofT: utoronto.ca/entrepreneurs/ho…
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#UofTStartup @HypercareHQ has developed an app that lets users instantly contact on-call doctors without the delay of pagers. Read how they’re helping to power health-care collaboration: ow.ly/Q0vC50AcutH #UofT #Startup #Collisionfromhome #HealthcareApp
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Are you a U of T student or recent graduate working with a U of T accelerator program on a promising social venture? Apply for the 2020 Lo Family Social Venture Fund for a chance to take your social venture to the next level! uoft.me/lofamilyfund #UofTStartup
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Only a few days left to get your applications in for #NextFounders! What you'll gain: 💸Access to investors 🧑‍🤝‍🧑Network of like-minded founders & mentors 📘 World-class education 💡BIGGER thinking & more Apply now: thenext36.blitzen.com/form/7…
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Catch our #FacebookLive AMA on #NextFounders applications for 2020! We answer questions around getting the most out of the program, and the NEXT community. Also hear about the effects of #COVID19 on scaling product based businesses. facebook.com/nextcanadaorg/v…
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Really proud of the great work my @NEXT_Canada colleagues put into GRIT - our new digital magazine. Check it out!
NEXT Canada (@NEXT_Canada) profile pictureNEXT Canada@NEXT_Canada12 Feb 2020
Introducing GRIT - a digital mag that shares stories of inspiration, failure, learning & success from entrepreneurs, NEXT alum & Canadian leaders with GRIT. Read the 1st edition ft. @Jordan_Banks, @ReamBraden, @EmilyLonetto, @jebannister & more: nextcanada.com/grit #GRITmag
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Replying to @ainsleelise @NEXT_Canada
That said, NEXT is looking to hire a new Manager of Recruitment & Community who is excited about joining them in their worthwhile mission. If you or someone you know is itching for a role where they can grow & meaningfully contribute, check it out 👉nextcanada.com/careers 3/3
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I've entered to win ten of @WineSpectator's Top 100 Wines of 2018! You can enter the #winespectatorcontest here: swee.ps/ITFPjSICz
Anyone else had problems getting a live human in customer service at @Aeroplan ?? Three days in a row. No human. Driving me to your website where no solution exists is not a valid option.
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Thrilled to be in #Vancouver for @vanstartupweek repping @Next_Canada come hear from our founders tomorrow at noon at @spacesworks #gastown. We will also be at the @nvbc awards Thursday night. Pls come say hello! #next36 @_NextAI
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Have questions about Next 36? We've got answers! Catch our LIVE Application Webinar on Facebook tomorrow from 12 - 1pm EST to ask N36 staff + alumni all your toughest Qs 🙌 RSVP today: snip.ly/1norm1
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Tune in to our FB Live Application Webinar TODAY from 12 - 1pm to hear from staff + alum on what you can expect as part of the Next 36 program, how to strengthen your application + more! 🤩 RSVP 👉 snip.ly/ndjg6h
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Applications for the 2020 cohort of the Next 36 are now LIVE!🚀We are looking for Canada's top students & recent grads ready to take their #startup idea to the next level. Sound like you? Learn more & start your application: nextcanada.com/next-36
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Drinking some delicious beveages at @TOBeerFestival @moosehead #trulycanadian #wanttowinacottageprize
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The 2019 cohort of @NEXT_Canada #next36 @_NextAI entrepreneurs on a VIP tour of @SidewalkToronto with @NLeBlanc_ Asking important questions about urban tech and data privacy
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Had a great time last night @founderfuel 2019 Demo Day in #montreal congrats to all the startups including @erinbury and @kevinoulds from @WillfulWills That's Erin small as an ant on the stage. I arrived late so they put me in the back. #fullhouse
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Many thanks to ⁦@pauldthree⁩ and ⁦@mkatchen⁩ for making time to share valuable insights and inspiring our ⁦@NEXT_Canada⁩ cohorts today 🙏
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Great guide to all things #AI at @CollisionHQ Highly recommended. Kudos @canadadotai for curating!
Canada.ai (@canadadotai) profile pictureCanada.ai@canadadotai21 May 2019
Happy Collision Week, Toronto! If you haven't already, check out our Guide to All Things #AI at @CollisionHQ 👉 bit.ly/2Em1Upw Be sure to follow us this week for updates on 🔑 AI/ML events, workshops & more! #AINORTH
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