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Hi. I'm Liam.
I am a former startup founder, lawyer and investor.
Today I spend my time:
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Supporting Innovative Startups
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Rebuilding Toronto's Tech Ecosystem
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Advocating for affordable, liveable housing
About Me
I am a proud, born-and-raised Torontonian, focused on improving the city by rebuilding our local early-stage tech ecosystem and advocating for housing in the downtown core that is both affordable and liveable.
Learn more about my journey and experiences...
I lead the Capital Program at MaRS Discovery District, helping Canada's most innovative startups secure the capital they need to grow and scale domestically. Since 2020, MaRS has helped ventures secure $14.7B+.
Find out how I can support your venture...
I advocate for affordable, liveable condos. After being a leading voice in the missing middle housing movement, I now focus on policies that keep condo fees low, buildings operational and downtown Toronto liveable.
Learn more about my work in the housing sector and how you can help...
Planting Seeds
I am a firm believer that an unwavering commitment to ambitious ideas is the foundation of a just, fair and prosperous society. That's why I have a newsletter where I share my ideas for improving our city, province and country.
In The News
In addition to writing my own newsletter, I also share my ideas in interviews and opinion pieces; you can read/view a selection below:
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Storeys - If We're Serious About Sixplexes, We Need To Get Serious About DCs
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Toronto Star - This is what Bonnie Crombie never seemed to understand
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Globe and Mail - The United States is stealing Canada's Future, and nobody seems to notice
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Globe and Mail - Canada is bleeding startups. We can learn how to fix this from the U.K.
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Mission Critical Podcast - Citizen Developer Playbook for Fixing Toronto's Housing Crisis
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Global News - Ottawa's defence plan to buy and build in Canada has to turn into action
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Betakit - Why Canada’s defence spending should follow this Cold War blueprint
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Betakit - Ontario can’t lead in AI if it won’t buy Ontario innovation
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Toronto Today - Why Canada needs a renewed social contract with our youth
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