Kapil Khimdas

Artist, Business leader, Connector, Entrepreneur, Event planner, Filmmaker, Foodie, Writer/Editor

I love the intersection of business, entertainment and technology. By day, I’m the Head of Operations at Wattpad, a global community of over 90M writers and readers who are building the future of storytelling. Our stories emerge from amateur writers, and through the power of data and community, make their way to bookstores and streaming services! By night, I’m the co-organizer and curator of TEDxToronto, and draw so much inspiration from our incredible volunteer community. My passion is helping people understand the broader world, and tell their own stories within it. I feel so fortunate to have helped organizations and people from all walks of life – from front-line healthcare workers, to cabinet ministers, and from artists, to CEOs. Curiosity has driven my career, and my past experiences include working as a strategy consultant at McKinsey, running a cardiac hospital in England’s National Health Service, leading strategy for Ontario’s largest community hospital, and doing my MBA and Master’s in Public Policy at Harvard University.

Incredible TV shows, fantasy books, podcasts, learning and cooking

We can solve great challenges if we take the time to listen and find truth in the stories of people who are different from us.

TV show recommendations & Star Wars trivia