Business: Digital health company combining AI and wearable technology to help brains heal
Born: Ottawa
Biggest business achievement: Founded a neuro-tech startup that has grown to 10 employees and partnered with clinics across Canada and the U.S. to improve concussion recovery.
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When David McPhedran’s parents emigrated from the United Kingdom in 1968, they didn’t have much, but Canada was known as the land of opportunity, and that’s what they sought for
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Biggest obstacle overcome: Delivered a novel and effective medical technology to concussion patients who were isolated due to the pandemic.
Biggest influences: Dr. Heidi Sveistrup, CEO of the Bruyere Research Institute, encouraged me at every stage of my career. She was my PhD supervisor and demonstrated that you can be a strong female leader while also raising a family.
Biggest lesson learned during COVID-19: Communication builds resilience. Working from home has increased our team’s communication and I’ve witnessed a collective increase in the resilience of our team.
Charitable involvement: Society for Canadian Women in Science & Technology
First job: I started a gymnastics summer camp for kids in my hometown.
Advice I’d give the younger me: Be patient with my growth and confident in my abilities.
Favourite pastime: Running
