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Excited to be speaking again at #SXSW2026 this March. The Great Recalibration: Centering Humanity in the Age of AI. With Tobias Peyerl (OpenAI), Lambert Hogenhout (United Nations) & Kasley Killam, global leader and author in social connection

What an incredible Frontier Summit. Hard to put into words. This wasn’t just another summit, it was a reminder why we build. AI will change everything, but if we forget who we’re building for, we’ve already lost the plot. We need bold moonshots, with humanity at the center.

Gold medal energy at @frontierco.bsky.social Frontier Summit 🥇 Two 🇨🇦 Olympic legends Penny Oleksiak & Jennifer Heil brought pure inspiration to Grouse Mountain. I’ve watched them win on the world stage, but their mindset, patience, and approach to life impressed me even more. #FrontierSummit

Europe’s moving fast on AI — and with purpose. At #TallinnDigitalSummit, Frontier Collective joined Heads of State to explore how Canada can lead and collaborate in shaping a more human, global AI future. The world isn’t waiting. Neither should we. 🇨🇦

The US just put a $100K fee on H-1B visas, shutting out the talent that built Silicon Valley. Canada’s moment is now. 🇨🇦 The future can be built here. Let’s welcome talent in! www.cnbc.com/2025/09/20/t...

A world-class, invite-only summit unlike any other. Frontier Summit 2025, Oct 21–23, Vancouver. Global leaders changing the world, unique settings made for real connection @frontierco.bsky.social Apply: lnkd.in/g6nCWjnn

Can’t beat a long weekend in BC with good friends.

10 years in VR/AR taught me the power of patience, community & connection. I helped build a global hub, saw lives changed, and still believe this tech will be second nature one day. It’s not hype. It’s just not instant. Still watching. Still believing.

Not everyone will like you. Some will twist your story. Smile to your face, talk behind your back. It’s not about you, it’s about disruption. People project. Let them. “You’ll never be criticized by someone doing more than you.” — Denzel Protect your peace. Build anyway.

“AI will be ten times bigger and ten times faster than the Industrial Revolution.” — Demis Hassabis, DeepMind CEO & Nobel winner. AGI is near. The upside: breakthroughs, abundance, discovery. The risk: disruption, power imbalance, existential stakes. Are you ready? t.co/Up64XSVYht

Video editing just got wild. Type what you want—AI does the rest. Not a render. It rewrites reality in place via Runway Aleph

In a tech revolution, it’s not the innovation alone that matters, it’s the people, the collisions, the clarity of what’s next. Vancity Innovation House wasn’t just the talk of Web Summit Vancouver. It was a shift. A global movement, born in Vancouver. 🎥 Watch the wrap video ⬇️

Microsoft’s new AI-powered medical tool just diagnosed complex medical cases with over 4x the accuracy of human doctors, 80% vs. 20%. AI will catch what future doctors miss. www.wired.com/story/micros...

One day. 2,700+ people. Endless collisions. Vancity Innovation House lit up Web Summit Vancouver—bringing founders, funders & creatives together for frontier innovation. Panels, demos, music, $20K pitch comp, real connection. And we’re just getting started.

Day 2 of #BeyondTheFrontier NYC @frontierco.bsky.social & @SplitXglobal was a creative, human, & deeply intentional experience @Microsoft From well-being & perception to AI, storytelling, and venture, every session got beneath the surface We closed with rooftop views, real talk, & momentum

Epic!

Still riding the high from the first-ever #SXSWLondon. Our fireside wasn’t just about AI—it was about building bold ecosystems for an age of urgency. If we build with outdated models, we risk losing the human edge. Innovation must be intentional, connected, and brave.

Web Summit Vancouver starts today and tomorrow we take over Gastown: 🚨 Vancity Innovation House 🔹 Top speakers. Global VCs. $20K pitch. Art, food, energy. Come early, stay late, leave changed. RSVP now → vancityinnovationhouse.com

Google just unveiled Beam—a 3D AI-powered video booth that makes remote meetings feel real. No headset. No glasses. Just presence. Built with light field displays + AI, it’s like Zoom… if Zoom had soul. Rolling out with HP, Salesforce & more.

It’s not just the skyline. It’s the energy. NYC doesn’t ask for permission—it builds, breaks, and begins again. That’s why we chose it for Beyond the Frontier. We’re plugging into the heartbeat of reinvention. Join us → [beyondthefrontier.xyz] @frontierco.bsky.social

Hard to believe this was just last year. Our final Vancouver Takeover at Collision in Toronto. In a few weeks the first Web Summit Vancouver is here! Join us May 28: Vancity Innovation House is next level. 👉 vancityinnovationhouse.com

Just announced: Vancity Innovation House — May 28 in Gastown during Web Summit Vancouver. A full day of bold ideas, real connections & future-shaping conversations. Climate tech, AI, robotics & more. $20K pitch comp. RSVP: vancityinnovationhouse.com #WebSummitVancouver

Canada’s at an inflection point. At #NACOSummit in Ottawa, our CEO @dburgar.bsky.social called it out: We need to be less Canadian in our mindset. More bold. More global. More urgent. The world isn’t waiting — and neither should we. Let’s build like the future depends on it.

Big ideas. Bold city. We’re heading to NYC this June for Beyond the Frontier — 250+ leaders in AI, biotech, climate, and deep tech. June 11–12 @ Newlab + Microsoft Soho. Join us: lnkd.in/gThHySd

Is this the future — or a nightmare? Cluely’s viral AI glasses “coach” you through dates in real time. The glasses aren’t real (yet), but the AI is. If we’re not careful, we risk outsourcing curiosity, vulnerability, and human connection. Where do we draw the line?

Congrats @MarkJCarney — time to steer Canada back on course. 🇨🇦

We’re heartbroken by the tragedy that took place at the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver. Our thoughts are with the families, the Filipino community, and everyone impacted. We love this city — and we mourn with it today.

Absolutely heartbreaking, thoughts to all those affected and Vancouver’s Filipino community.

Something is coming. Born at the edge of innovation. Landing soon in one of the world’s greatest cities. Stay close. Get ready 🚀

This Earth Day, spotlighting one of the boldest climate tech efforts @theoceancleanup.bsky.social Goal: Remove 90% of ocean plastic by 2040 10M+kg already collected Cleaning the Great Pacific Garbage Patch Now using AI to detect plastic via smart shipmounted cameras lnkd.in/gwK59dNC

Still buzzing from TED2025. A global gathering of bold ideas, deep humanity, and radical imagination. Left feeling recharged, challenged, and more hopeful than I’ve felt in a long time. Let’s lean into our humanity! #TED2025 #HumanityReimagined

Last day of #TED2025 in Vancouver ends with a bang, Sam Altman talking about AGI

Great to be back at TED, right here in Vancouver! Just one day in and already feeling the incredible energy, inspiration, and connection that make this conference so powerful. This year’s theme, Humanity Reimagined, couldn’t be more timely—or more needed.

Day 1, here we go!!! #TED2025

On Fri, we hosted , Future of Innovation Roundtable at City Hall. We brought together founders, investors, & ecosystem leaders in AI, biotech, clean tech, robotics & more— leaders like MLA Gavin Dew & City Dep. Mayor @mikeklassen.bsky.social to talk candidly on what’s broken & how to fix it

Innovation hubs are the future of vibrant, resilient economies. But most of them are getting them wrong ie MaRs in Toronto… Here’s why, and what actually works: www.linkedin.com/posts/danbur...

AR and AI aren’t just the future of surgery — they’re transforming it now. Medivis has received FDA clearance for its Spine Navigation platform, a breakthrough in surgical intelligence that fuses AR and AI to guide both open and minimally invasive spine procedures with remarkable precision.

JUST ANNOUNCED: OpenAI closes $40 billion funding round, largest private tech deal on record! The deal values OpenAI at $300 billion, including the new capital. 🤯 www.cnbc.com/2025/03/31/o...

A generative AI therapy bot just cut depression symptoms by 51% in a clinical trial—matching human therapists. www-technologyreview-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.tech...

Innovation won’t come from coworking desks or Zoom calls. It comes from intentional spaces where creativity, connection & community collide. We’re pushing to build that in Vancouver. cozygirlkristine.substack.com/p/sxsw-sessi...

While everyone’s turning themselves into Studio Ghibli characters this week… Hayao Miyazaki once called AI-generated art “an insult to life itself.” Wonder what he's thinking now ;)

Honoured to be invited back to TED2025—right here in Vancouver. Last year was unforgettable. This year’s theme: Humanity Reimagined. Can’t wait to hear Sam Altman and so many others shaping our future. #TED2025 #HumanityReimagined conferences.ted.com/ted2025/spea...

Our CEO @dburgar.bsky.social is speaking at #NACOSummit 2025 on building a bold, aligned innovation strategy for Canada. As a proud partner, we’re joining leaders from across the country to shape the future. April 29–30 in Ottawa. Request to attend: nacosummit.com

SXSW done! Despite the flu, grateful for an incredible Takeover and Frontiers of Innovation Day. Huge thanks to everyone who joined—excited to keep the momentum going. Until next time, Austin!

Spoke at #SXSW on The Future of Innovation: Spaces for Humanity & Connection with Kristine Colosimo (Newlab) & Mark Masongsong(UrbanLogiq ). Excited for Frontiers of Innovation Day today! frontiersxsw.com

Just Announced: AI Leaders at SXSW! Join Reena Jana (Google) & Anthony Yell (@WeAreRazorfish) @ Frontiers of Innovation Day for a must-see panel on AI transparency & standards. 🕒 March 10 🎤 AI Unveiled: Transparency & True Intelligence RSVP: frontiersxsw.com

Day 1 at #SXSW2025 was a blast, now for Day 2 come join me on our panel The Future of Innovation: Spaces for Humanity & Connection at schedule.sxsw.com/2025/events/...

B.C.’s 2025 budget fails to prioritize innovation and growth. A record $10.9B deficit, no major investments, and a passive approach won’t future-proof our economy. We need bold action, not just contingency plans.

It’s almost time! 🚀 One week until Frontiers of Innovation Day at #SXSW2025. Get ready for bold ideas, top innovators, and next-gen tech shaping the future. See you in Austin! 🔥