Beyond The Books

🌟 Seeking Wisdom: The Value of a Fluid Identity in Long-Term Career Success I recently received compelling advice on a professional forum: "Don't define yourself with a simple description. Let yourself be many things and continue to expand as a person." This perspective resonates deeply as I navigate my career, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and lifelong learning. 🔄 Why Maintain a Fluid Identity? Tightly tying our identities to specific roles or titles can be limiting and sometimes detrimental. For instance, if you identify strongly as a teacher and then lose your job, the impact could feel like losing part of your identity. However, viewing your professional identity as flexible prepares you to pivot and seize new opportunities without the emotional weight of what was lost. Avoiding strict labels opens you to a broader range of experiences and eases the pressure to fit into a predefined box. 💡 Seeking advice from Experienced Professionals For those who have navigated long and successful careers, how has embracing a fluid professional identity influenced your journey? Has this approach been beneficial, or have you encountered challenges? Your stories and advice would be invaluable, providing real-world perspectives that could guide many of us in navigating our careers. #CareerAdvice #BeyondLabels

🔍 Family Offices Pivoting Away From Stocks: The latest J.P. Morgan report shows family offices are shifting their strategies. Here’s what’s changing: 🚀 Growing Alternatives: Family offices now allocate 46% of their assets to alternative investments, with: Private Equity: 19% Real Estate: 14% Venture Capital: 5% Hedge Funds: 5% Private Credit: 4% 🕰️ Long-Term Vision: With a 50 to 100-year horizon, family offices can handle the illiquidity of alternatives, gaining higher returns and reducing volatility. 🛡️ Security Concerns: Nearly 1 in 4 have faced cyberattacks, with cybersecurity emerging as a critical gap for 40% of surveyed family offices. How do you think this shift towards alternative investments will impact traditional markets? For more details, check out the full article: #InvestmentStrategy #FamilyOffice #AlternativeInvestments #FutureOfFinance

#Budget2024: Significant Changes for Canadian Tech 🔍 Highlights: - 💰 Capital Gains Tax Update: Starting June 25, 2024, the inclusion rate for capital gains taxes will rise from one-half to two-thirds for individuals earning over $250,000 CAD. 📈 Other Key Announcements: - 🏠 $23B for housing initiatives. - 💡 $2.4B boost for AI startups. - 🏦 Progress on open banking, still pending a launch date. 🛠 Looking Ahead in Tech: - 🌿 Updates to cleantech tax credits. - 📈 Phase two of SR&ED consultations to enhance R&D tax incentives. - 💼 Creation of a group to encourage pension fund investments in Canadian tech. - 💲 Additional $200M for the Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative to support equity-deserving entrepreneurs. - 🔬 $14.5M to ISED for cleantech IP creation. 📉 Impact Analysis: - Concerns that new tax regulations could dampen entrepreneurial spirit and innovation. ❓ What are your thoughts on these changes? How will they affect Canada's role in the global tech scene? #CanadianTech #CapitalGainsTax #OpenBanking #AI #Cleantech #Budget2024

AI on Wall Street: Up to 66% Analyst Job Cuts as Banks Turn to Automation 📉 🔍 Wall Street is on the brink of a major transformation, with banks considering slashing analyst hiring by up to two-thirds due to AI integration. This technological shift signifies a crucial pivot point for the industry. 🎓 The push towards AI is not just a fad but a fundamental change in how financial institutions operate. For students and emerging professionals, this signifies a critical pivot: the roles and skills required in the finance sector are evolving rapidly. With McKinsey predicting that AI could displace up to 12 million workers by 2030, and Accenture forecasting that AI could replace or supplement nearly 75% of working hours in the banking sector The message is clear—adapt or be left behind. 🤔 How do you think the integration of AI in banking will affect the industry and job market? Are you preparing for these changes, and if so, how? #AIinBanking #DataScience #FutureOfWork #FinanceCareers #MachineLearning #UpskillNow #BankingRevolution

TRMC 2024 highlights: Here are the highlights of my incredible journey at the Ted Rogers Management Conference in Toronto. - Engaged in a captivating case competition, extending my gratitude to Jason Pelland and Dave Baran from CharityVillage for the insightful case study.    - Inspired by the entrepreneurial journey shared by the CEO of Hush, Aaron Spivak, highlighting the importance of perseverance, grit and vision in achieving success.    - Gained valuable insights from company visits to New Balance and Softchoice, meeting remarkable individuals and gaining insights into their operations and cultures.    - Participated in enriching fireside and learned from Navdeep Bains' journey, gaining valuable leadership insights.    - Met amazing Toronto Metropolitan University alumni and industry professionals. - Touched by the closing keynote from Cameron Bailey of the Toronto International Film Festival, shedding light on the intersection of leadership and the arts. - Special mention to Nabeela (Ixtabalan) Elsayed, MS, ACC, Former EVP & COO at Walmart Canada, for emphasizing the significance of mental health and finding balance in the hustle culture narrative. - Above all, made new friends and unforgettable memories. Thank you UNB Business Administration Undergraduate Society (BAUS) for supporting my attendance at this conference. #TRMC2024 #CaseCompetition #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment

It's not every day you get to engage in a conversation that reshapes your perspective on leadership, integrity, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Today, I had the distinct honor of attending a session led by Habib Dable, a titan in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry, whose career spans over 28 years of groundbreaking achievements, from launching billion-dollar products to steering companies toward unprecedented growth. Reflecting on today's session, several key takeaways resonate deeply: - Integrity is Non-Negotiable: Our integrity is the cornerstone upon which our professional and personal lives must be built. - Embrace Servant Leadership: Leadership is about serving others and embodying humility. - Learn from Failures: The path to innovation is paved with failures. Each setback is a stepping stone to success. - Ethics and Reputation are Paramount: In a world where achievements can be fleeting, maintaining ethical standards and safeguarding our reputation are critical. These are the true measures of success. - Vision for the Future: Staying ahead requires a long-term vision. Anticipating the needs of tomorrow and preparing for them today is what sets true leaders apart. Thank you, Habib, for being a beacon of leadership, integrity, and innovation. Your contributions through the Joseph M. Dable Scholarship at the University of New Brunswick will continue to inspire and empower countless individuals like me to pursue their passions with dedication and a moral compass that never wavers. #Leadership #Integrity #Innovation #Biotech #PharmaceuticalIndustry #HabibDable #Scholarship

⚠️ Economic Alarm: Business Insolvencies Skyrocket by 41% 💼 CEBA Loan Repayments Compound Financial Strain 💰 Economic Pressures Intensify: Costs Soar, Labor Shortages, High-Interest Rates 🔑 Strategic Planning: The Cornerstone for Business Survival 📚 Entrepreneurs Urged to Stay Informed and Proactive 💪 Resilience and Preparedness: Essential in Navigating Uncertain Terrain Read more here:

Exciting Software Development Trends 🌐 GitHub's recent data unveils compelling growth in global developer populations: - 📈 Bangladesh, Nigeria, and Pakistan Lead: These countries exhibit the fastest-growing developer numbers year over year. This surge is not just a statistic; it signifies a fundamental shift in the global tech landscape. - 🌍 Bangladesh's Remarkable Surge: Witnessing a two-thirds increase in developers within just one year is nothing short of phenomenal. It's indicative of a dynamic tech ecosystem taking shape, fueled by the enthusiasm and skill of its developers. - 💼 Tech Sector on the Rise: GitHub's data doesn't just capture numbers; it paints a picture of a burgeoning tech sector in these nations. Increased access to digital tools has ignited a wave of innovation, creating new opportunities for both developers and businesses. - 🤔 Questions for the Future: The surge in GitHub contributors prompts important questions about the evolving landscape. What does this mean for the future of tech workers in these regions? Is it a leading indicator of broader economic development, or does it represent a shift towards unpaid work in the absence of paid opportunities? Exciting times lie ahead as these nations redefine the global software development map! 🚀 #TechTrends #GitHubData #GlobalTech Dive into Russell Brandom's in-depth insights for a comprehensive understanding: https://lnkd.in/e4vhdZVw

Thank you, Curtis Kennedy, CEO Symbodi for generously sharing your entrepreneurial journey at UNB today. Your journey is not just a chronicle of success but a testament to grit and perseverance, illustrating the inherent challenges and triumphs that characterize the path of entrepreneurship. ✨ Early Years and Inventions:   - Started inventing at age 7.   - Obtained the first patent at 19.   - Built numerous prototypes in the maker's space at UNB. 💡 Funding and Growth:   - Secured funding through business pitch competitions.   - Ventured to China for manufacturing.   - Achieved $1.65M in December sales.   - Deloitte Fast 50 recognition 🚀 Product:   - Launched Symbodi in 2019 with innovative products.   - Long-term goal: Expand into the Tele Rehab industry. 🎓 Lessons Learned:   - Applied Elon Musk's design thinking.   - Experienced 200 versions of VertiBall.   - Shared insights from Airbnb's funding journey. It took Airbnb 53 different investors till they got their 1st investment. 💰 Financing and Manufacturing:   - Leveraged diverse funding sources.   - Raised $3.25M in Venture Capital. 🔍 Reflections and Advice:   - Recognized hardware challenges; stressed software scalability.   - Emphasized cash conservation in the startup stage.   - Cautioned against high personal debt.   - Advised on strategic financing, de-risking, and MVP development. 📈 Business Strategies:   - Emphasized the importance of choosing investors with aligned goals.   - Recommended "Founder's Dilemma" for due diligence.   - Urged strategic hiring and quick decisions.   - Advocated for clear exit strategies.   - Highlighted the significance of sensible margins and cost optimization. 🌐 Conclusion:   - Emphasized aligning business decisions with the vision of building a successful and scalable enterprise. Curtis's journey offers a wealth of insights for entrepreneurs navigating the complexities of innovation, funding, and strategic growth. https://lnkd.in/gwkmway4 #Entrepreneurship #InnovationJourney #BusinessSuccess 🚀

🎓 Embracing Parkinson's Law in Student Life 📚 Ever feel like your assignments expand to fit the time available? 🤔 That's Parkinson's Law at play! 🕰️ Named after British historian Cyril Northcote Parkinson, this law suggests that work expands to fill the time allotted for its completion. As students, understanding Parkinson's Law can be a game-changer. Instead of succumbing to procrastination, use this principle to your advantage. Set realistic deadlines, break tasks into manageable chunks, and reclaim control over your schedule. 🚀 Pro tip: Efficient time management not only boosts productivity but also frees up valuable moments for relaxation and self-care. 🌟 Embrace Parkinson's Law, and make your student journey a well-balanced adventure! 🎓✨ #StudentLife #TimeManagement #ParkinsonsLaw #ProductivityHacks