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Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter and Block, formerly Square, brings a minimalist philosophy to technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership. His perspective asks what simplicity can reveal about developing ideas, building companies, and making consequential leadership choices.
Ryan Pape, president and CEO of XPEL, turned a struggling software company into a global automotive aftermarket leader. His record shows how strategic focus, relentless execution, and disciplined brand building can create exceptional value within a specialized market.
Brian Hill, founder of Aritzia and a third-generation retailer, built his company through meticulous attention to brand, culture, and disciplined growth. His operating philosophy examines how an aspirational identity can remain enduring in the notoriously fickle fashion industry.
Aldo Bensadoun, known as “Mr. B,” built the ALDO Group from a Montreal shoe concession into a global footwear and accessories business. His founding philosophy shows how compassion, ethics, and close customer understanding can guide ambitious growth.
Larry Rossy, founder of Dollarama and a third-generation retailer, built a major Canadian business from a simple idea of value. His journey connects business acumen and strategic evolution with deeper questions of passion, purpose, philanthropy, and career choice.
Serge Godin, founder and executive chairman of CGI Inc., built a global IT and business consulting company from a Quebec City basement. His enduring lesson is how rigorous management, employee ownership, and a shared dream can reinforce one another.
Alain Bouchard, founder of Alimentation Couche-Tard, grew a single Quebec convenience store into a global business including Circle K. His path highlights relentless ambition, disciplined acquisition strategy, grounded leadership, and the compounding value of a strong culture.
Luc Poirier, a Quebec entrepreneur and real estate developer, is known for ambitious projects and diverse investments. His operating mindset turns obstacles into opportunities through risk-taking, sustained focus on growth, and a bias toward decisive action.