Mitch's Time
How I spend my time
How I've spent my time
How I've spent my time
- Building a venture-backed smart pharmacy start-up in Nigeria, Daru Health
- Finding ways to make luck history
- Consulting blue chip clients on M&A integration strategy in Canada
- Investing in nascent small-businesses, exciting technology, and real estate
- Running marathons, and camping in National Parks
- Re-learning French in cool places (Burundi & Martinique have the best accents so far)
How I've spent my time
How I've spent my time
How I've spent my time
- Raising $1M+ for a school that some friends and I built in Kenya, Project Jenga
- Helping companies in North America/Europe build profitable ventures in Africa
- Giving TED Talks and delivering keynotes on social entrepreneurship
- Sitting on foundation boards like The Ottawa Hospital and WE Charity
- Getting my BA from the University of Toronto, and my MBA from Tel Aviv University
- Working in 6 continents
Accomplishments so far
How I've spent my time
Accomplishments so far
- Won the Mandela Legacy Award as an international leader “in sports, politics, non-profits, medicine or entertainment”
- Won the Canadian Sovereign's Medal as a Canadian citizen who has made “significant and sustained contributions to their community in Canada or abroad”
- Spoke at two concert venues on social entrepreneurship to over 20,000 people
- Summited Mt. Kilimanjaro
Select Testimonials
“The most impressive aspect of Mitch is his capacity to transform an idea into reality. Mitch combines an extraordinary drive with an authentic humility. He is someone to watch.”
Don Morrison
Former COO, BlackBerry/RIM
“Mitch’s insight and experience as a global change-maker has, and continues to positively impact the next generation of leaders. He has demonstrated a steadfast dedication to corporate responsibility.”
Hartley Richardson
CEO, James Richardson & Sons Ltd.
"Mitch understands the complexity of the interactions between markets and politics and has demonstrated his knowledge through his ventures."
Ambassador. Bruce Heyman
Former US Ambassador to Canada; Former Partner, Goldman Sachs
“His message is a particularly compelling one for organizations that are increasingly focused on engagement and relevance. Mitch puts real meaning in sharing how giving really creates wealth.”
Louisa Greco
Partner, McKinsey; Former President, Johnson & Johnson