Canada is not popularly known for its business but rather its rich diversity, but this does not mean that the vast North American country does not produce some entrepreneurs. Compared to the United States in the South, Canada does not match the number of successful businesses started in the United States. Still, at the same time, they have produced some of the world’s most accomplished business personals in their areas of trade. Canada is known for its rich diversity and the high levels of intelligence among its citizenry. Similarly, the Canadian business community is well known for its ability to do altitude and strong resilience when it comes to commitment to doing business. Some of the companies and companies with roots in Canada have outgrown their founder’s vision and expanded to other regions in the world. Their accomplishments are a perfect example that Canada is not a mean nation when it comes to entrepreneurship. Some entrepreneurs who call Canada their home and have had their business start small in this North American country and later expanded to global conglomerates include the following.
Mike Lazaridis
Mike Lazaridis has put Canada on the global map, particularly in the technology space, with his innovation going by the brand name blackberry. Mike Lazaridis is the proprietor of the research in Motion Limited, famously known as the R.I.M limited, a limited liability company domiciled in Canada but has roots in almost every corner of the globe. The company specializes in building technology around mobile telecommunication devices, popularly known as mobile phones. Mike Lazaridis joined the Waterloo university though he dropped in the middle to pursue his passion in entrepreneurship. He started Research in Motion Limited while in college, and he has grown the company ever since to the international technology company it is currently.
Some of the industry players have noticed his efforts and contribution to the growth of entrepreneurship. He has therefore won awards and accolades for his significant efforts in developing entrepreneurship in Canada and beyond, something he commits up to this day. Mike Lazaridis has been awarded the National Builder of the Year award for his unwavering support in entrepreneurship not only in Canada but across the board. Mike has also won recognition by one of the famous global magazines, the Times magazine, and featured among the 100 most influential individuals globally in business in 2005. His commitment to growing and supporting other upcoming entrepreneurs from Canada is unwavering. Mike is one of the few Canadian entrepreneurs who support other young entrepreneurs through a series of mentorships.
