Ian Macdonald is helping emerging and high growth ventures connect, collide, and thrive. A business and innovation leader with KPMG Canada, based at Platform Calgary, he's helping build and support our growing tech ecosystem in Calgary and across the prairies.

With 13 years in community development across Western Canada and two years growing a tech startup himself across the prairies, he's passionate about building community, growing our economy and helping businesses prosper.

Between two dots – “Really, the value is in that line: the journey”

“I think success drives passion. I think if you can have success in something and see those wins ... that can really drive your passion” – Ian Macdonald

Episode Highlights:

0:00 – Hafiz introduces Ian.

1:49 – Ian’s upbringing as the son of a hardware entrepreneur in the Okanagan.

6:37 – How Ian’s worldview expanded when his parents divorced and he attended college.

19:47 – Ian found his passion for selling real estate after college.

26:28 – How listening to his gut landed Ian at his dream job at KPMG.

34:02 – A message from our sponsors.

36:15 – Ian’s philosophy of improving with self-assessment.

44:00 – Why Ian believes his purpose is to serve other people.

52:28 – How you can reach out to Ian and support the causes that he’s involved in.

Connect with Ian and support his work:

kpmg.com/ca

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ian-macdonald

www.platformcalgary.com

bigbrothersbigsisters.ca

creativedestructionlab.com/locations/calgary/

chamber.ca

Sponsors of this episode:

Bloom Benefits: www.bloombenefits.ca

Zelos: www.zelosglobal.com

Krown: www.krown.com

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and the guests do not necessarily reflect any agency, organization, or affiliated companies.