Guiding Canada to prosperity by innovation
We are a federally-registered non-profit mobilizing grassroots technology leaders, pioneers, builders, investors, and creators united by a mission
to promote the mainstream adoption of emerging technologies in Canada
Research
Scanning, identifying, and promoting best use cases of emerging technologies while gathering data on their needs to thrive in Canada
Education
Engaging industry and the public in use cases where emerging technologies can enhance economic and societal prosperity
Advocacy
Establishing trusted relationships with all 3 levels of Government for regulatory enablement, investment, and global competitiveness
A North Star for the Tech-led Future
Our Vision | To be the leading voice in evangelizing and embedding emerging technologies to bring prosperity to Canada’s economy and society
Our Mission | To mobilize the grassroots technology entrepreneurs, investors, and community to build the bridge between emerging technologies and all Canadians through research, education, advocacy, and investment
The Future | we believe the future will be shaped by emerging technologies and their values, such as decentralization, democratization, self-ownership, and transparency, powered by technologies such as AI, quantum computing, blockchain, metaverse, and those yet to emerge.
We’re a Living Experiment
NorthstarDAO is structured as a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), an on-chain, transparent, and smart contract-executed model for coordination between our governance and members. We’re pioneering the model for Canada while promoting its experimentation broadly.
Who’s a Northstar Pioneer?
Our Northstar Pioneers (DAO members) are recruited from the startup and corporate Executive, academic, community leader, and creative classses – chosen for their personal credibility, experience, and transformative purpose aligned to Canada’s social, economic, and everyday prosperity.
Our Stewards
RANDALL BARAN-CHONG,
FOUNDER,
LEAD STEWARD AND ARCHITECT
BOARD MEMBER
BY DAY: CEO, BIZBRIDGE.IO
LINDA MONTGOMERY,
BOARD CHAIR
BY DAY: PARTNER, MEMPOOL VENTURES
BENJAMIN SU,
STEWARD OF LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATION
BOARD SECRETARY
BY DAY: COO, PERCAPITA.IO
MARC LIJOUR
BOARD MEMBER
BY DAY: HEAD OF INNOVATION AND BD
| FINANCIAL SERVICES, EXAION
AARON SONG,
STEWARD OF TECHNOLOGY
BY DAY: CTO, PERCAPITA.IO
MICHAEL LIU,
STEWARD OF COMMUNITY
BY DAY: CEO, ERDOS VENTURES
Let’s build the future together
If you’d like to join us in our mission, fill out the form below to take the first step with NorthstarDAO
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