Speaking and Thought Leadership
Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of contributing to conversations about entrepreneurship, uncertainty, and youth leadership. Below is a selection of media appearances, op-eds, public speaking appearances, and interviews where I share my perspectives on a wide array of issues. For any media or speaking appearances, please contact me using the form below:
📰 Op-eds:
"A ‘silver tsunami’ of business exits is coming—here’s how to keep them Canadian" Article on Social Capital Partners.
“To safeguard democracy, voting should be mandatory” in The Globe and Mail
“The time has come for mandatory national service for young Canadians” in The Hub
“Canada’s urban-rural economic divide is a threat to our country” in The Globe and Mail
“Instead of starting a new business, why not buy an existing one?” in The Globe and Mail
“Follow your passion is bad advice that wastes your time, energy and skills” in The Globe and Mail
“Canada’s economic future is in jeopardy because we lack an entrepreneurial culture” in The Globe and Mail
“Teaching debate skills will strengthen democracy” in The Globe and Mail
“International students deserve to be treated as more than a revenue stream” in The Globe and Mail
“Art and Artist Entrepreneurship in Canada’s Future Economy” in TheFutureEconomy.ca
“The world needs more compassion, not empathy” in The Globe and Mail
“Canada’s ballooning mortgage debts could put a dangerous dent in entrepreneurship” in The Globe and Mail
“Perfectionism isn’t a super power – it’s a mental health risk” in The Globe and Mail
“Personality assessment tests are no substitute for truly getting to know your employees” in The Globe and Mail
“Workplace coaches shouldn’t just be just for senior executives” in The Globe and Mail
“When hiring new grads, employers should ignore grade point average.” in The Globe and Mail
“Universities and colleges need to make graduates’ employment outcomes a top priority.” in The Globe and Mail
“Want to launch your own business? Working for a startup is a great way to begin.” in The Globe and Mail
“We need to make Canada a nation of salespeople.” in The Globe and Mail
“Don’t overlook job candidates with zero experience” in The Globe and Mail
“How can DC foster an entrepreneurial District” in Greater Greater Washington
🎙️Podcast and Radio Appearances:
Scott Stirrett with Scott "Shalom" Klein on Get Down To Business
“Should voting be mandatory to safeguard democracy” Radio interview on 630 CHED in Edmonton and QR Calgary – 770 AM with Shaye Ganam
“Venture for Canada: Growing the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs” Podcast Interview on Views from the Market: Midmarket M&A and Private Equity Podcast hosted by Mario Nigro of Stikeman Elliott.
“Interview about Venture Canada” on SETSI Youtube Channel
“Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition”: How To Buy, Not Build, a Business on The Moolala Podcast
“Vicarious Entrepreneurship and Impact with Scott Stirrett” interview with Kayla Isabelle as part of The Startup Canada podcast
“Entrepreneurial Skills and Mindsets with Scott Stirrett of Venture for Canada” interview as part of The Young Money podcast
“How might teaching debate skills help us navigate polarizing conversations?” interview as part of the Polarizing Conversations podcast series.
“Training the Youth of Today to Run The World of Tomorrow” on Generation Hustle Podcast
“Importance of Developing Entrepreneurial Skills for Career & Life Growth” on Progressholic Podcast
“How The COVID-19 Pandemic May Impact New and Future Entrepreneurs” on Canada’s Podcast
🗞️Profile and Media Features:
“Meet 50 emerging leaders reinventing how Canada does business” in The Globe and Mail
“2019 Young Impact Leaders List” in Future of Good
“Students Flexing Their Votes” by Mike Debonis in The Washington Post
“9 college students running for ANC seats” in Greater Greater Washington
📺TV or Video Interviews:
"Sparking the next generation" on BNN Bloomberg
“How rising housing costs are holding back entrepreneurship in Canada” on BNN Bloomberg
“It’s possible to spur entrepreneurship even amid COVID-19: Venture for Canada CEO” on BNN Bloomberg
Being Authentic and Finding Your Tribe, presentation at TechToronto.
Venture for Canada Interview on CBC’s On The Money
🏛️Speaking Engagements:
Magnet Network Live – October 2024 (Toronto, Ontario)
EXCITE Annual Summit – June 2024 (Toronto, Ontario)
The Public Policy Forum’s Growth Summit – April 2024 (Toronto, Ontario)
Canadian Urban Institute – State of Cities Conference – November 2023 (Ottawa, Ontario)
Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL) – National Conversation on WIL – June 2023 (Ottawa, Ontario)
Canadian Club of Toronto – Financial Literacy Panel – November 2022 (Virtual)
Deshpande Symposium on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Higher Education – Hybrid Learning Panel – June 2022 (Cleveland, Ohio)
Sustainable Development Technologies Canada Leadership Summit – Strategies for Recruiting Talent in Canada Session – May 2022 (Ottawa, Ontario)
Halifax Grammar School Assembly – Managing Perfectionism Session – October 2021 (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
RBC Future Launch Summit – Work Integrated Learning Panel – August 2020 (Virtual)
Canadian Space Agency Investmentspace 2019 – Growing Talent in Canada and Globally: Views from Space Incubators and Accelerators Panel – February 2019 (Toronto, Ontario)
Information Communications Technology Council of Canada (ICTC) Digital Youth Summit 150 – Opening Remarks – October 2017 (Ottawa, Ontario)