🌟 Breaking Boundaries: A Maverick’s Conversation with David Kwok, Director of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at YSpace, York University 🌟

Join host Michelle Daides for an illuminating conversation with the trailblazing intrapreneur/entrepreneur and visionary, David Kwok. Get ready to dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship, innovation, and the keys to success in this week’s episode of the Maverick Makers Podcast!

As the Director of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at ⁠YSpace, York University⁠, David Kwok is a force to be reckoned with in the innovation ecosystem. With a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Entrepreneurship & Marketing from Toronto Metropolitan University, David brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.

Since 2013, David has been at the forefront of driving innovation and fostering growth, raising over $13 million in funding since 2017 to expand YSpace’s impact nationwide. As a founder himself, David co-founded YSpace, York’s first physical incubator, and Ontario’s pioneering Food & Beverage Accelerator.

Under his leadership, YSpace has evolved into a hub for entrepreneurial excellence, supporting businesses in developing and scaling to new heights. From overseeing ELLA, a national women accelerator program, to championing underrepresented founders in agrifood through the Food & Beverage Accelerator, David is committed to empowering entrepreneurs from all walks of life.

In this captivating conversation, Michelle and David explore what it takes to be an entrepreneur, intrapreneur, and the keys to success as a maverick in today’s ever-evolving landscape. Plus, find out which three people David hopes to be stuck in an elevator with—a revelation you won’t want to miss!