Articles by: Yung Wu

Renewal is the key to Innovation

Renewal is the key to Innovation

My dream for Canada has always been to create the conditions for our country to lead in an inclusive global innovation economy … by activating a multi-generational re-investment of entrepreneurial experience, capital and networks to build the Canada that we all imagine. Together, we can inspire Toronto, Ontario and Canada as a global destination for the talent, investment and partners […]

by × April 18, 2023 × 0 comments
On Leadership and Entrepreneurship …

On Leadership and Entrepreneurship …

So … I sat down with my friend, David Kinley several months ago at his request, to do an interview for his new podcast on leadership and entrepreneurship, The Riddick Show. David has been one of the top executive search practitioners in the tech industry over several decades, and a trusted partner for many of the companies that I have founded and invested […]

by × April 11, 2023 × 0 comments
Lest we forget …

Lest we forget …

Today is Remembrance Day. On this day, we honour those who have made great sacrifices while serving our country. Canada is a beacon of liberty throughout the world thanks to the brave service people who have dedicated their lives to our country. We live in a liberal democracy in one of the best countries in the world. Even here … especially here, we must always remember […]

by × November 11, 2022 × 0 comments
NFQ !!

NFQ !!

I founded my first company over two decades ago, on a couple of credit cards and a dream (at the time, we referred to it as a “wing and a prayer” … now we prefer to remember it as a “vision for global leadership” *lol*). After 2 economic cycles, 3 major rounds of financing, 3 business model changes, and 2 “perfect storms”, I have reached the conclusion that “success” and “failure” are

by × November 9, 2022 × 5 comments
My Manifesto for Canadian Innovation …

My Manifesto for Canadian Innovation …

I had the pleasure of being invited to speak on the main stage of the Sony Centre during the Elevate Tech Festival, about our window of opportunity to leverage our innovation economy to chalk up wins for Canada on the global stage.  It’s something that I am passionate about, and it is the reason why I left a very comfortable […]

by × November 7, 2022 × 0 comments
It’s Time to Stand on Guard …

It’s Time to Stand on Guard …

The so called Freedom Convoy is headed to our city, to occupy Queen’s Park including our critically important hospital district where MaRS is located, this morning. It is disheartening to see that the convoy has been co-opted by fringe groups who are using this as a platform to promote racism and hate against our brothers and sisters from the Jewish, […]

by × February 5, 2022 × 0 comments
How will the global economy recover from COVID-19?

How will the global economy recover from COVID-19?

The past six months have had a catastrophic impact on the global economy and recovery will require serious collaboration between private and public sectors. It’s hard to believe, but even though many countries have been shut down for months, we are still in the COVID-19 response phase. However, I do believe the innovation economy –– where we’ve seen so much […]

by × September 13, 2020 × 0 comments
Remembering …

Remembering …

On this long weekend, I am remembering both my father, Chi-Houn and my mother, Shuyin. We lost them both within 3 months of each other, and I miss them terribly. My father and mother were amongst the finest science and engineering minds ever produced by Taiwan. My father, Chi-Houn (“John”) was gifted with a photographic memory and an incredible intellect as […]

by × August 2, 2020 × 0 comments
Mission From MaRS: Taking Climate Action

Mission From MaRS: Taking Climate Action

As I post this video from my speech 12 months ago on Feb 7, 2020 at the Canadian Club, it is hard to remember that there was a time before the COVID-19 pandemic, the subsequent black swan economic catastrophe and the global reckonlng on anti-black and systemic racism that has swept our organizations and our communities.  But in re-watching this […]

by × July 31, 2020 × 0 comments
OpEd: America, you’re making a big mistake on immigration. And Canada thanks you | Fortune Magazine

OpEd: America, you’re making a big mistake on immigration. And Canada thanks you | Fortune Magazine

Yung Wu OpEd Fortune Magazine June 29, 2020 5:00 PM EDT Strictly speaking, America, we Canadians should be quietly thanking you for your self-destructive immigration policies. They benefit Canada immensely. But friends tell you when you make a mistake. And you’re making a giant one by hardening your borders and your hearts to talented newcomers. Last week, President Trump issued a sweeping […]

by × June 29, 2020 × 0 comments