I want to spend my time at colleges and universities.

I don't think spending time in Ottawa is a good use of my time as the leader.

I keep anywhere between 5-10 percent of my net worth in venture ideas.

The skies were blue when I was coming up. I want my kids to have the same opportunity, if not better, than I had.

Let's not forget, there are three languages in Canada - English, French, and there's the language of jobs.

Downturns are the best time to start businesses because you develop discipline that's very lean and mean in terms of how to spend money. And those habits serve you very well in good times.

What are the most important qualities that make a successful entrepreneur? The ability to communicate. The ability to express your idea with certainty. That's how you become a leader-even if you are unsure, your ability to explain your vision and your direction is the attribute you need the most. ... Articulate your idea in 90 seconds or less.