John Robertson
John has over 20 years of progressive experience in business development. He is an entrepreneur "incubating ideas" that are simple and intuitive. Often this requires blending the old with the bleeding edge. Today, John's work focuses on social innovation, IoT and machine learning (AI).
As a speaker John engages his audiences with real world stories. What business are Amazon, Facebook and Google actually in? Why do design thinkers ship their first version so fast? How can this help you? What are the soft skills you will need for tomorrow?
Outside of business John is the father of three awesome boys. He is active with Rotary International working on social innovation projects. John also mentors young entrepreneurs with CEED, Futurepreneur, Volta Labs and Dalhousie University.
John has over 20 years of progressive experience in business development. He is an entrepreneur "incubating ideas" that are simple and intuitive. Often this requires blending the old with the bleeding edge. Today, John's work focuses on social innovation, IoT and machine learning (AI).
As a speaker John engages his audiences with real world stories. What business are Amazon, Facebook and Google actually in? Why do design thinkers ship their first version so fast? How can this help you? What are the soft skills you will need for tomorrow?
Outside of business John is the father of three awesome boys. He is active with Rotary International working on social innovation projects. John also mentors young entrepreneurs with CEED, Futurepreneur, Volta Labs and Dalhousie University.
The Entrepreneurial Mindset
This program prepares entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs to;
- Use curiosity to eliminate complacency
- Abundant thinking and limitless possibilities
- Focus and keeping priorities in check
- Building the right team and letting them excel
- Leaving titles at the door
- Asking the right...
Scale Your Business with Agile
Teams are exhausted. They build, measure, learn and put out fires. Is there a better way? Yes. Using agile principles to optimize workflow.
Agile focuses on building lean process and systems. The outcome is improved efficiency and user experience. The program includes;
- How to use software to improve process and team communication.
- Mapping your internal processes.
- Using Kaizen to eliminate waste.
- Kanban and focusing on work in...
Networks That Launch Ideas
This program is about building a high value network;
- Leveling your expectations for a network.
- Simple, effective "stand out" branding
- Your business card and some key tricks
- Adding value to your network
- Building trust before...
Lean Business (Idea) Planning
The "lean" approach to business planning is a flexible method for today's rapidly evolving markets. You have a small window of opportunity to successfully launch an idea. Lean business planning gets you there.
This program is focused on preparing an idea for validation;
- What problem does your idea solve?
- Who really cares that is can be solved?
- How much will they pay?
- Who will promote the idea?
- How does the...
Channel Sales
Channel sales is about moving people to promote your idea. The outcome is promoters do the selling for you. You manage the strategic partnership with promoters and keep improving your idea. The Channel Sales Program covers;
- How can you motivate people to promote your idea?
- Are there any constraints to making your idea channel friendly?
- Will your price move partners and customers to buy?
- What are the best channels to place your...
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