An entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the startup world. Experience in technology, finance, insurance, seniors care, real estate, and other industries. I like creating something from nothing. My first company, at the age of 15 was the first comic book store in my hometown. In the mid to late 90s, while being a full-time B.Comm student, my tech company used artificial intelligence to build dynamic advertisements online and it also provided an online platform for students at my University to socialize, only months after the Internet was launched commercially. It was a time when I had to explain to potential customers what the Internet was and how it would help their business. Following my tech company, I built the first luxury seniors home in Newfoundland, demonstrating a market existed that wasn't being served. More recently, I've returned to tech.Every time I've built a company, I was only able to do it with help from others. I have always searched for mentors and advisors to give me advice. I have always hired staff who know much more than me in their given area. When I had co-founders, they had a depth of skill or knowledge I didn't possess. The common thread throughout all of my 10+ businesses has been that I always had help and support. You can't succeed without help from others. I have been fortunate to have been given guidance over the years, and fortunate to be able to pass on some advice to others from time to time. Often I learn from those that I am advising.Even after more than 30 years, I feel like I'm just getting started. With the pace of change, there are so many new opportunities.I've been fortunate enough to travel extensively. I've visited every continent except Antarctica (so far). I have done business in numerous countries. It taught me that while everyone has differences, we are all essentially the same. I've learned that diversity is a strength and that perceived barriers don't exist. The world is smaller than many think and as an entrepreneur, this is very exciting.