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The #1 Trait Every Entrepreneur Needs to Overcome Challenges

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Sheena Yap Chan is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, and executive strategist specializing in transforming workplace culture through leadership and confidence-building strategies. Her globally recognized podcast, The Tao of Self-Confidence has reached over 1.3 million downloads worldwide with over 800 interviews featuring leaders, celebrities, and eight-figure CEOs. Her Wall Street Journal bestselling book, The Tao of Self-Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within, is celebrated as one of the top 20 self-confidence resources globally by Book Authority. She has delivered impactful keynotes for NASA, Live Nation, and UKG, where she is celebrated for her ability to inspire change, foster engagement, and drive bottom-line results.

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Fascination for Ammolite turns into entrepreneurial journey

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With a deep-seated passion for Ammolite, Amarjeet Grewal currently leads KORITE Ammolite and Iniskim Ammolite, where her focus is on expanding the market reach and elevating the brand globally. The journey began with a fascination for Canada’s gemstone, which has evolved into spearheading initiatives that showcase Ammolite’s natural beauty and iridescence to a worldwide audience. Her team’s dedication to innovation in jewelry design and marketing strategies has been pivotal in introducing this unique gemstone to diverse markets. She is President of KORITE Ammolite and Founder and President at Iniskim

Her expertise in operations management and new business development, honed over years of industry leadership, informs the execution of business plans that have consistently driven growth.

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Mastering the Long Game: Solving Problems with Vision

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For the past decade Jefferey Doucet has been at the forefront of innovation on the online job search and career wellness. We first met Jeffrey 5 years ago so this is a great example of entrepreneurial growth. Jeffrey founded Thrive, a Career Wellness Platform transforming how organizations manage outplacement and career transitions. Launched in 2019, Thrive now supports the outplacement needs of 400+ organizations globally. Jeffrey now leads a team of passionate colleagues who are focused on building great software to help individuals advance their careers.

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Why Entrepreneurs Must Believe in Their Unique Value

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As an entrepreneur. You have to believe that you have something better and different to offer.

With over 20 years of insurance industry experience, Andrew Clark is President and CEO of ALIGNED Insurance, a growing brokerage that is aligned with the interests and needs of Canadian businesses. Andrew founded ALIGNED Insurance in 2014 with a vision to create a different kind of brokerage, one that is driven by innovation, education, and customer service. Through a unique approach and a dedicated team of professional he has built a highly successful venture. Andrew has been named one of Canada’s Top 10 Under 40, Top 30 Elite Insurance Brokers, and a Company To Watch. Andrew is also a passionate skier and Alpine Canada coach.

Andrew is also a passionate skier and Alpine Canada coach.

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Making the rum that’s worth sipping

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Tomas Romero is the co-founder of Romero Distilling Co. The largest rum producer in Canada making rum from scratch. Their product portfolio is comprised of international award-winning rums and pre-mixed cocktails. The rum is crafted in Calgary, AB with glacier fed water from the Canadian Rockies and Crosbys molasses.

Tomas along with his Dad, Diego Romero, started Romero Distilling Co. in 2018. Prior to starting the distillery, Tomas worked in both Construction and Oil and Gas. He has a B.Sc. from the University of Calgary and an MBA from Athabasca University. With products currently sold in Canada, the US and Europe, he looks forward to expanding their product portfolio with unique cask expressions and growing the company’s presence both domestically and abroad.

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Ken Harris- EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 – Winner

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Phil Bliss, Founder of Canada’s Podcast interviews Ken Harris after receiving the Winner of the EY Award November 26, 2024.

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National Award winners:

Tobyn Sowden | Redbrick (Pacific)

Denis Jones | Deveraux Group of Companies (Prairies)

Clive Kinross | Propel Holdings (Ontario)

Hakan Uluer | The Bertossi Group (Atlantic)

Ken Harris | Plusgrade (Québec)

National Honouree Citations:

Jeff Dirks | KBL Environmental Ltd.

Terry Raymond | Fire & Flood Emergency Services Ltd.

Mina Mekhail | Freshr Sustainable Technologies Inc.

The Canadian entrepreneurs in the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ North America Class of 2024 and the EY Entrepreneurs Access Network Canadian Class of 2024 were also honoured at the awards show. These programs support high-potential women entrepreneurs and Black and Indigenous leaders by providing access to networks, advisors, learning and resources to help scale their businesses. All three entrepreneur programs are part of EY’s 30-year commitment to fostering entrepreneurship in Canada at every stage of the growth journey.

The 2024 National independent judging panel comprised Tania Clarke, Corporate Director; Andreea Crisan, President and CEO, ANDY Transport; Arlene Dickinson, General Partner, District Ventures Capital; Joanna Griffiths, Founder and President, Knix and Kt by Knix; Ashif Mawji, Managing Director, ScaleGood Fund LP; Kristi Miller, Managing Partner, Krystal Growth Partners; Imran Siddiqui, Managing Director, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.

This year’s program national sponsors are TSX Inc., Air Canada, The Printing House, The Globe and Mail and Hillberg & Berk.

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