RETHINK. REWIND. REBOOT Series: Future-Proofing
1969-12-31 | Community Futures Alberni-Clayoquot :: 4757 Tebo Avenue Port Alberni, V9Y 8A9
In Module 8 of Innovation Island's RETHINK. REWIND. REBOOT Series, learn the new rules of technology entrepreneurship and challenge/opportunity of exponential times.

Register and learn more at https://www.picatic.com/RE-Module8-PortAlberni

A series of eight hard-hitting workshop modules for savvy technology based SMB’s and Start-ups. Learn about the tools and techniques from leading Incubators and Accelerators. Explore best practices in lean methodology and identify practical steps to take your business to the next level through rapid iteration and innovation.

Speaker: Graham Truax, Executive in Residence, Innovation Island

Speaker Bio: Graham has over 30 years experience working as an entrepreneur and executive with start-ups and small-medium-sized businesses. With a background in software/technology that started in 1982 he has led and participated in numerous product development and project financing ventures from bootstrapping stages through to mass market commercialization. Over the course of his career he has worked in retail, manufacturing, commercial real-estate development and media/technology sectors in Canada and the US. Graham has founded, co-founded and advised dozens of companies; realizing 7-9 figure revenues and raising over $150 million in venture and institutional financing. Product conceptualization, market research, strategic planning, creative financing and risk/opportunity assessment(s) are key attributes to his work as a Business Advisor and Executive in Residence.

As an ardent information hacker and technology advocate, Graham’s enthusiasm for new concepts and ideas is infectious; he consistently challenges himself and others to drive for creative solutions and to capitalize on the ever changing landscape of business innovation – keeping clients informed, engaged and inspired. Graham moved to the Island in 2008 with his family; he enjoys skiing, sailing and exploring trails by foot or pedal.
