Education: MBA, Fudan University, Shanghai (2008); master of arts in economics, Hamburg University (2007); bachelor of commerce, Carleton University (2004)
Biggest business achievement: Taking an idea to market, then bringing that product to more than 25 countries in less than three years.
Biggest obstacle overcome: Learning an industry from scratch and then building a global network of partners one by one.
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OBJ launches the 2026 Executive Report on Cornwall
Cornwall has emerged as one of Eastern Ontario’s most compelling locations for business investment, thanks to a combination of affordability, strategic positioning, and a steadily growing economic base.
OBJ launches the 2026 Executive Report on Cornwall
Cornwall has emerged as one of Eastern Ontario’s most compelling locations for business investment, thanks to a combination of affordability, strategic positioning, and a steadily growing economic base.
Biggest influence: My mother Felice. She is an entrepreneur, comedian, public speaker, charity fundraiser, artist and all-around amazing person. She shows me every day that it is never too late to follow your passions.
Most important lesson I’ve learned in business: It is all about relationships. Few things can be achieved over the phone; meet people face to face.
First job: Serving Beavertails on the canal.
Advice I’d give the younger me: Listen and slow down. Things will work if you are patient.
Favourite pastime: Being with my two sons aged two and three.
I’m currently reading: The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers by Ben Horowitz
Favourite movie: The Princess Bride
