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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
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Education
Engaging industry and the public in use cases where emerging technologies can enhance economic and societal prosperity
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Advocacy
Establishing trusted relationships with all 3 levels of Government for regulatory enablement, investment, and global competitiveness
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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.
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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.
Our Stewards
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RANDALL BARAN-CHONG,
FOUNDER,
LEAD STEWARD AND ARCHITECT
BOARD MEMBER
BY DAY: CEO, BIZBRIDGE.IO
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LINDA MONTGOMERY,
BOARD CHAIR
BY DAY: PARTNER, MEMPOOL VENTURES
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BENJAMIN SU,
STEWARD OF LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATION
BOARD SECRETARY
BY DAY: COO, PERCAPITA.IO
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MARC LIJOUR
BOARD MEMBER
BY DAY: HEAD OF INNOVATION AND BD
| FINANCIAL SERVICES, EXAION
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AARON SONG,
STEWARD OF TECHNOLOGY
BY DAY: CTO, PERCAPITA.IO
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MICHAEL LIU,
STEWARD OF COMMUNITY
BY DAY: CEO, ERDOS VENTURES
Let’s build the future together
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If you’d like to join us in our mission, fill out the form below to take the first step with NorthstarDAO
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