Building Connections and Growing Canada's Tech Community with Philippe Burns | Sell Me This Podcast

Описание: On this episode of the Sell Me This Podcast, host Keith Daser talks with Philippe Burns, co-founder and host of Tech Thursday, a weekly community networking series for Canada’s tech ecosystem.

Philippe shares his journey from roles at SkipTheDishes and Neo Financial to spinning Tech Thursday out as an independent, for-profit entity that now serves Calgary, Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Ottawa. They discuss his unique "anti-goal" philosophy, why he prioritizes value-driven community events over gimmicks, and how corporate and startup collaboration can drive innovation.

The conversation also highlights Philippe’s work with The Patrol Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to men’s health and local philanthropy, and explores Calgary’s entrepreneurial culture, affordability, and quality of life as factors attracting talent and fostering growth.

Whether you’re building networks, growing a company, or exploring how community shapes the tech ecosystem, this episode offers insight into creating impact with purpose and authenticity.

Find Philippe on LinkedIn:   / philippe-burns  

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