Recent Publications

The Toronto Star

The Toronto Star

Re/Max Canada’s president speaks out on the housing crisis — and why the real estate market is about to heat up, yet again

Christopher Alexander talks about this year’s market expectations and why those waiting for a GTA market to crash might not want to hold their breath.

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The Toronto Star

The Toronto Star

She runs Ontario’s largest credit union — and she wants to see more women at the top

“If somebody says to you, ‘Hey, I think you could do this,’ say ‘yes,’ ” says Meridian Credit Union president and CEO Jay-Ann Gilfoy.

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Betakit

Betakit

Shopify CEO Says Canada Must Overcome “Go-For-Bronze” Culture at BetaKit Town Hall

Tobi Lütke tells founders: “There’s less competition if you reach higher.”

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The Globe and Mail

The Globe and Mail

How to make a chatbot customers don’t hate

With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, chatbot experiences have improved dramatically in recent years.

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The Globe and Mail

The Globe and Mail

New grads face a challenging market for entry- level jobs

Economists warn the graduating class of 2024 to expect a sluggish market for entry-level talent.

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The Toronto Star

The Toronto Star

From bookish kid to the top of TIFF: Cameron Bailey on meeting ‘Steven,’ the joy of film and moving on without Bell

For Cameron Bailey, there’s nothing quite like watching a movie on the big screen: ‘We’re social animals, we want to connect with each other.’

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Recent Speaking Engagements

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Ask AI Podcast |

How is AI going to impact the evolution of work?

Ask AI caught up with Jared Lindzon, leading freelance journalist (BBC, Rolling Stone, Fast Company, New York Times, TIME, Toronto Star, Globe & Mail) and top observer of the trends and forces that are shaping job skills, careers, the essence of modern work itself.

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Algonquin College - Pembroke Campus |

AI’s Impact on Today’s Students and Tomorrow’s Workers

Future of work thought leader Jared Lindzon discusses how AI will impact today’s students and tomorrow’s workers by citing historic examples of previous eras of change, exploring how recent innovations have impacted our definition of work, and how AI will impact students, educators, employees and businesses.

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Interested in having me speak at your event?

As a sought after public speaker I have delivered presentations on the future of work, hosted panels and debates with world renowned musicians, business leaders and tech pioneers, and am a regular guest on Toronto's Newstalk 1010 AM radio as well as "This Changes Things" on the Cheddar and Fusion TV networks across the United States.

Recent Blog Posts

August 14, 2019 ()

I was going to take my story on “How skydiving cured my depression” to the grave; then the Times offered to publish it

Just two days before my 30th birthday, on April 13th, 2018, I published the first and (thus far) only story for the New York Times. Whatever your opinion of the publication, it’s a big deal for any journalist to be recognized by the newspaper of record for the entire English speaking world. I can’t imagine many going through journalism […]

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June 22, 2019 ()

Alexis Ohanian is a Gem, and I’ve Got Three Loaves of Bread to Prove It

Successful tech entrepreneurs tend to be jerks. Alexis Ohanian is different. Take it from a guy who knows; Tony Fadell (Apple, Nest) once threatened me with a lawsuit and Chris Sacca (Lowercase Capital, Shark Tank) stood me up three times in the same week. With their meticulously crafted public personas, focus group tested authenticity, well […]

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"Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it."
Steve Jobs