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Dan Jacob

Dan Jacob

Entrepreneur, advisor, and connector passionate about building communities and fostering innovation

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Joined September 2025
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Summary

Dan Jacob is a highly experienced leader in partnerships and business development, adept at fostering growth and community engagement across diverse organizations. His expertise spans from leading global initiatives at tech startups like Breather to his current role as founder and CEO of DJ Advisory, where he continues to drive strategic alliances and entrepreneurial success. techtalentnorth+2
A true community builder and innovator, Dan co-founded TEDxToronto and served as its Conference Co-Chair for six years. He was instrumental in scaling the event to become Canada's largest independently organized TEDx conference, demonstrating a profound ability to unite passionate individuals and cultivate platforms for sharing ideas. techtalentnorth+4
Dan Jacob has a strong commitment to education and social impact, evident in his role as Head of Partnerships & Development at The Knowledge Society (TKS) – recognized as a 'school of the future' by the World Economic Forum – and his board membership at Third Space Charity, which focuses on accessible mental health care. techtalentnorth+1

Work

Writing

The Positive Power of Selfishness

September 1, 2011

An article exploring the idea that volunteerism, while seemingly altruistic, can be rooted in selfish motives (passion) which ultimately drives greater impact and community engagement, drawing on experiences from the 1988 Calgary Olympics and TEDxToronto.

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Is the Business Conference Dead?

September 1, 2011

An article discussing the need to redefine traditional business conferences in the age of social media and digital technology, proposing strategies to make them more engaging and interactive, based on experiences with TEDxToronto.

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