The Cansbridge Fellowship

We're thrilled to share that our very own 2024 Fellow, Scott Langille was featured as a panelist at the recent BetaKit Town Hall in Vancouver! 🎉 Scott, along with other BC tech leaders (Joshua Nilson, Anne Stevens, and Alison Taylor) discussed BC's growing innovation ecosystem, from the value of cross-sector connections to mentoring the next generation of builders. Scott's call for senior leaders to uplift young innovators resonated deeply, highlighting the importance of community, mentorship, and collaboration. Events like these remind us of the incredible drive within the Canadian tech scene to support homegrown talent. Check out the highlights and key insights from the event: https://lnkd.in/gbW5vUFv #TheCansbridgeFellowship #BCtech #Innovation #Mentorship #Community

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Announcing: V2 — A place to build the future. Last night I spoke at BetaKit's Vancouver Town Hall about the problems our community faces in bridging the ambitious and the accomplished. Now it's time to do something about it:

The Cansbridge Fellowship application for the 2025 cohort are now open!🚀 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gpc5QCaY

Did you hear the news? The Cansbridge Fellowship wrote a book…and it’s a #1 best seller in two categories on Amazon! This isn’t just any book – it’s a guide to making ANYTHING happen in your life. Seriously, anything! Inside, you’ll find: 🧘♀️ Ways to build inner strength  🚀 Tips to crush your goals  ❤️ How to connect deeply with others  🌍 Strategies to make a real impact on the world Grab your copy here and let us know what you think: https://a.co/d/4oSf085 A special thank you to the following lovely humans who helped us bring this project to life: Andrei Lyskov, Elena Jean, Grace Ma, Shekhar Kumar, Phoenix Wilkie, Nikita Kopotun, Christy Chow, Anastasia Martynovitch, Alexander Amos, Allison Gacad, Srinjoy Chakraborty, Ashton Stoop, Eric Huang, William Yu, Conrad Yu, Gabrielle Foss & Lyn Chen

Embracing uncertainty and challenging the impossible are at the core of the The Cansbridge Fellowship experience. As Wendy L., a 2024 Fellow, shares, your mindset is often the only thing holding you back. Whether you prove yourself adaptable or walk away with a story to tell, each step is part of your growth journey. Cansbridge Fellows face new challenges and seize opportunities that reshape their perspectives, both personally and professionally. Are you ready to say “yes” to a summer of transformation?
 Want to learn more? Register now for our campus events and get a firsthand look at what it means to be a Cansbridge Fellow: https://lnkd.in/gbxVYky3 #CansbridgeFellowship #GlobalLeaders #Cansbridgeoncampus2024 #NextGenInnovators

As we kick off the search for our 2025 cohort, we’re thrilled to announce the official launch of The Cansbridge Fellowship Recruitment Tour! This year, we’re switching things up with a “mini-conference” format. This is your chance to get an in-depth look at what it means to be a Cansbridge Fellow. You’ll gain valuable insights into the Fellowship’s 2-week entrepreneurial bootcamp and 10-week internship in Asia, hear firsthand experiences from current Fellows, and receive expert guidance on how to craft a standout application. This event isn’t just about learning; it’s about immersing yourself in a community of ambitious, forward-thinking students who are ready to make a global impact. Ready to make your mark? Register now for a campus event near you here: https://lnkd.in/gbxVYky3 A special shout out to our incredible Recruitment Tour sponsor Schwarzman Scholars, thank you for you for continuing to support the Fellowship! #cansbridgeoncampus2024 #canadianleaders #canadianinternships #globalleaders

Interested in learning more about personal finance?🤔 Wealthsimple Foundation is hosting a FREE Money Masterclass Launch Party in Toronto on September 5th! RSVP here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gcajrDFf

We’d like to thank Ross Kelley (’12 Fellow) and Chris Labelle (’13 Fellow) for their many years of passion and dedication to the Cansbridge Fellowship as they cede their Board of Directors positions.    As members of the “Original Five” – along with Angelina Fomina ('12 Fellow), Christopher Brooks ('11 Fellow), and Robin Sim ('12 Fellow), they completely remade the Fellowship and launched it across Canada. They were integral to the growth and development of the Fellowship; methodologies and programming that they pioneered and executed on are still practiced to this day.    "Cansbridge has had such a profound, positive impact on me over the last 12 years. My internship in Shanghai was a blast, personally and professionally. I made great friends, learned about corporate Chinese culture, and ate amazing food. Since then, I helped lead the organization, raised funds, made partnerships, and now have handed off the reins to the next generation of thoughtful, energetic, committed Fellows. Can’t wait to see what happens next!" - Ross Kelley ('12 Fellow)   "Cansbridge has been such an incredible organization to be a part of, and have the opportunity to help grow. I've met some of my closest friends through the program, and established deeper bonds than I could have ever imagined. I couldn't be more excited for the future of the Fellowship, and to have new leaders come in to bring Cansbridge to the next level" - Chris Labelle ('13 Fellow) "As a Fellow, and now Executive Director, I am endlessly grateful for Chris and Ross' thousands of volunteer hours spent shaping the organization's program and unique culture as a 100% alumni-driven initiative. They've ascended to legendary Fellow status, and we'll all work hard to make them proud in the Fellowship's next evolution!" - Gabrielle Foss ('19 Fellow & Executive Director of The Cansbridge Fellowship) “We, and the Fellowship owe a debt of gratitude to Chris and Ross for their leadership, passion and dedication for their years of service. We would not be here today, enjoying the kind of resonance within the leadership-enhancement community in Canada, without their vision in the early days when we became independently administered, and then through all the years of stewardship. We’d also like to thank Christopher Brooks, Robin Sim and Angelina Fomina who served as founding Directors. They exemplify what Cansbridge Fellows can be, personally and professionally.” - Diana Liu and William Yu, co-founders of The Cansbridge Fellowship.  The Cansbridge Fellowship is run by Fellows for Fellows. The program would not exist without the ongoing strong dedication and support of its incredible alumni!

Excited to share that I've been recognized by CanadianSME Small Business Magazine as one of the most influential founders in Canadian cleantech! 🎉 It was an honor to share my journey and highlight the impactful work we’re doing at Xatoms Grateful for all the support and looking forward to what’s ahead. #Cleantech #WomenInTech #Innovation #Xatoms