Guiding Canada to prosperity by innovation

We are a federally-registered non-profit mobilizing grassroots technology leaders, pioneers, builders, investors, and creators united by a mission
to promote the mainstream adoption of emerging technologies in Canada

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Research

Scanning, identifying, and promoting best use cases of emerging technologies while gathering data on their needs to thrive in Canada

Education

Engaging industry and the public in use cases where emerging technologies can enhance economic and societal prosperity

Advocacy

Establishing trusted relationships with all 3 levels of Government for regulatory enablement, investment, and global competitiveness

A North Star for the Tech-led Future

Our Vision | To be the leading voice in evangelizing and embedding emerging technologies to bring prosperity to Canada’s economy and society

Our Mission | To mobilize the grassroots technology entrepreneurs, investors, and community to build the bridge between emerging technologies and all Canadians through research, education, advocacy, and investment

The Future | we believe the future will be shaped by emerging technologies and their values, such as decentralization, democratization, self-ownership, and transparency, powered by technologies such as AI, quantum computing, blockchain, metaverse, and those yet to emerge.

We’re a Living Experiment

NorthstarDAO is structured as a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), an on-chain, transparent, and smart contract-executed model for coordination between our governance and members. We’re pioneering the model for Canada while promoting its experimentation broadly.

Who’s a Northstar Pioneer?

Our Northstar Pioneers (DAO members) are recruited from the startup and corporate Executive, academic, community leader, and creative classses – chosen for their personal credibility, experience, and transformative purpose aligned to Canada’s social, economic, and everyday prosperity.

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Our Leads

RANDALL BARAN-CHONG
FOUNDER,
LEAD STEWARD AND HEAD OF POLICY
BOARD MEMBER

BY DAY: CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER,
DIGITAL ASSETS & CRYPTO BROKERAGE |
VENTURE CAPITAL PARTNER