ThinkOn was born from a dream to protect data sovereignty and help companies grow by making data thrive. I believe in Canadian values and I love exploring how technology can contribute to digital success without adding complexity. These ideals form the foundation of that vision.I’m committed to data sovereignty as the key to protecting national and personal privacy, because all citizens deserve access to digital services without the risk of foreign interference or cyber breach.Canada is a great place to build a business because we have phenomenal ideas and a rich capacity for trade. As a 100% Canadian-owned company, turning innovation and practical ideas into amazing success stories is what drives us at ThinkOn.I’m extremely grateful to every Thinker, Partner, Reseller, Customer, and Friend who has supported us on this data-centric journey. They are the magic behind this Canadian upstart startup—helping to land ThinkOn on both the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and The Globe and Mail lists of the fastest-growing companies in Canada. As a leader, I encourage people to re-energize and explore creative outlets beyond the workplace. Our team takes the time to celebrate achievements, align our priorities through collaboration, and share laughter and social time as well. As business leaders, it’s important that Canadian CEOs empower Canadians and show the world what we can do. Through education, joint initiatives, and partnerships, I support smart cities, net-zero commitments, Indigenous and rural education, and cybersecurity. I serve on several cloud and data service industry advisory boards, including Veeam, Hitachi and VMware, where I’m proud to contribute to digital inclusion, data sovereignty, and national connectivity.A roll-up-your-sleeves attitude is what I hope to instil in my children to guide them through a good life. My farm roots taught me that we are all tied to the land, fostering a lifelong respect for the Earth and how to cultivate growth through the generations.I carry that agricultural ideal with me into the technology industry. Just as farmers look to the almanac and the seasons to know when to plant, fertilize and harvest, I look to where the market is trending and listen to our partners and end-subscribers to know what we need to plant now for the future. I’m proud that as ThinkOn scales, it retains the values and entrepreneurial spirit that I envisioned—supporting digital success and empowering people all over the world to do whatever they need to do with their data.