My life hack for a perfectly imbalanced life
A few weeks ago, I read a LinkedIn post from Mark McLeod that included the phrase “No one who achieves greatness is balanced.” I have to agree with that. His point of view was deeply reflective, offering insights about how many people you admire – sports athletes, CEOs, …
Focus on the core
Starting a new year full of goals and resolutions always makes me think. I find myself reflecting on what worked in the past to achieve similar goals OR what stood in the way of me accomplishing them. With a fresh new slate, a lesson has …
In Business, You Can’t Argue With Speed
As long as I can remember, I have been quite a straightforward person. Beating around the bush is simply not in my nature. I like things direct, clear, and fast paced. While sometimes this comes off a bit strong, without this mentality, I am certain …
BDG Podcast 2 – International Women’s Day #EachforEqual
In honour of International Women’s Day, we at Benjamin David Group are continuing our tradition of releasing a podcast where our team talks about equality, gender, inclusion, and progress. Listen to the BDG Podcast below: …
The Evolution of Your Startup’s Marketing Hires
If you’re a startup, you might think that building a marketing team upfront will bring results and efficiency faster. Well, it depends. Here’s a framework that helps you see more clearly when and how your marketing hires should take place to bring the best possible …
Debunking the myth of entitled millennial employees
Ok, Boomer and Gen-Xer: millennials are angry. A wealth gap analysis study reported by CNBC has revealed that millennials earn 20% less than the other generations at the same stage in life. They also have higher student debts and stare at a bleak future thanks …
Reflecting on three years into business
Let’s look back on the last three years at BDG. We’ve done so much, and I’m proud of where we are today. It was only a few years ago that I joined forces with Ben, my business partner, to build a consultancy out of nothing. …
Insights from Startupfest 2019
Crowned as the “music festival for startups” by Reddit Founder Alexis Ohanian, Startupfest is Canada’s largest startup event, with over 7,000 attendees every year. Across 4 days, entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and mentors from 20+ countries gather in Montreal for keynotes, interactive how-to sessions, networking opportunities, …
BDG Podcast – Ep.1 – Women’s Day
One thing often stands out when you first walk through the doors of the BDG offices: it’s filled with women. In fact, until quite recently, women made up 80 per cent of leadership roles within the company (they still hold 60 per cent.). At BDG, …
There’s a buzz stirring in the Fintech community…
In mid-April I had the pleasure of attending the Canadian Fintech BDC 2.0 Summit in Toronto — a two day event showcasing the most innovative Fintech solutions Canada has to offer. The event invited 48 of the best startups from across the country to pitch …
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