UNBeknownst Podcast Episode 2
Jason Goldlist (BPHIL’06), graduated from UNB with a bachelor of philosophy in interdisciplinary leadership from Renaissance College and is currently CEO and co-founder of Venue, an online platform for virtual special events that inspire and engage. He’s also co-founder of TechTO and has an impressive resume, including as head of marketing and general manager of Wealthsimple.
In this episode:
- Lessons learned from consulting in Africa and then jumping to work for the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver
- Jason’s philosophy around choosing career moves to intentionally build the right skills and follow the right people
- What’s needed more than flashy websites and ads to be successful as a company
- The Superbowl ad that helped Wealthsimple burst onto the scene
- The story behind TechTO and what’s needed to grow tech startups in Canada
- The origins of Jason’s new company, Venue
- Jason’s advice for anyone wanting to build an idea into a venture
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Thanks to:
- Our alumni hosts, the AAA Team: Arsham, Arash and Armin Ahmadi
- Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden
- Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance, Manulife
