Canadians have quietly altered the face of the world economy with business models that have changed the way the world does…everything. From developing Java and the Blackberry to defining the specifications for XML and inventing the space shuttle’s Canadarm, Canadians have sculpted, touched, researched, improved processes, and blazed trails in the world’s most innovative companies. Canadians have also risen to the top of the largest technology firms in the United States, providing a CEO for Yahoo!, Jeff Mallet, and eBay’s first President, Jeff Skoll. While fascinating and compelling, these stories are not well known. This sets the stage for Innovation Nation, a new book designed to cut through traditional Canadian modesty and provide a window into the fibre, minds and makeup of 30 Canadians whom the world needs to know. Demonstrating innovative thinking, entrepreneurial drive, and valuing their teams, these Canadians show themselves to be the leaders of today and tomorrow. Through many of these profiles, readers will also come to understand how Canada as a nation helped shape the thinking of these business minds. With qualities such as strong communities, favourable technology tax laws and geographic and cultural proximity to the US, Canada has the infrastructure necessary to continue to develop as a leading Innovation Nation.
Book Details:
- Author: Leonard Brody
- ISBN: 9780470158258
- Year Published: 2002
- Pages: 256
- BISAC: BUS071000, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS/Leadership
About the Book and Topic:
Canadians have quietly altered the face of the world economy with business models that have changed the way the world does…everything. From developing Java and the Blackberry to defining the specifications for XML and inventing the space shuttle’s Canadarm, Canadians have sculpted, touched, researched, improved processes, and blazed trails in the world’s most innovative companies. Canadians have also risen to the top of the largest technology firms in the United States, providing a CEO for Yahoo!, Jeff Mallet, and eBay’s first President, Jeff Skoll. While fascinating and compelling, these stories are not well known. This sets the stage for Innovation Nation, a new book designed to cut through traditional Canadian modesty and provide a window into the fibre, minds and makeup of 30 Canadians whom the world needs to know. Demonstrating innovative thinking, entrepreneurial drive, and valuing their teams, these Canadians show themselves to be the leaders of today and tomorrow. Through many of these profiles, readers will also come to understand how Canada as a nation helped shape the thinking of these business minds. With qualities such as strong communities, favourable technology tax laws and geographic and cultural proximity to the US, Canada has the infrastructure necessary to continue to develop as a leading Innovation Nation.
This book will uncover the well-hidden secret of Canada’s pre-eminence in technology innovation, on the world stage. It represents a unique opportunity to collaborate with an elite group–the Federal Government, The Boston Consulting Group, and the member firms of the E-Business Opportunities Roundtable–who together will bring substantial marketing support to the project. Their mission it is to tell the amazing stories of 30 entrepreneurs who are among the architects of the new economy. In addition, there is a heavy investment in photography and interior design, providing a very slick and professional look-and-feel.
COMPELLING BUSINESS STORIES: Features informative profiles of entrepreneurs and innovators driving the new economy. No other book pulls together such an array of Canadian talent. MARKETING SUPPORT: This book carries major marketing support from Industry Canada and other Federal Government bodies, The Boston Consulting Group and the E-Business Opportunities Roundtable. LOOK AND FEEL: The presentation is upbeat, exciting and photo rich.
About the Author
Leonard Brody is currently CEO of Ipreo, a new private equity research firm which assists the financial community in determining the success of private offerings. Previously, Leonard was Vice President of Corporate Development at Onvia.com (Canada’s largest dot.com IPO) and jointly oversaw its Canadian operations. Leonard is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Information Technology Association of Canada and the Canadian E-Business Opportunities Roundtable. Wendy Cukier is a professor of Information Technology Management in emerging technology trends and strategies at Ryerson University. Professor Cukier has presented and published over 100 papers and articles and is a regular contributor to the Globe and Mail’s “Report on Business.” Ken Grant is the director of the new School of Information Technology at Ryerson University, where he is responsible for the establishment and supervision of the School’s administrative and academic operations. Prior to becoming part of the Ryerson community, Ken spent over 20 years in high-tech management consulting at KPMG and as a VP with A.T. Kearney. Matthew Holland is a VP of The Boston Consulting Group and manages the Canadian practice. Matt has helped many major multinationals channel innovation into sustainable new businesses. Matt was the captain of the International Branding Team for the Canadian E-Business Opportunities Roundtable. Catherine Middleton is Co-ordinator of the e-Business Minor within the Faculty of Business at Ryerson and an Assistant Professor in Ryerson’s School of Information Management. Denise Shortt is a Harvard-educated writer and consultant. She recently joined the faculty at Ryerson University’s School of Information Technology Management as a Research Associate.