Dan Jacob

Connector, Consultant, Entrepreneur, Event planner, Jewish, Marketer, Producer, Project manager, Social entrepreneur, World traveler

I am a connector who is passionate about embracing technology to solve problems, share knowledge and build engaged, thriving communities. I am a passionate community builder also known for my role in bringing TED talks to Canada. I co-founded the TEDxToronto conference in 2009, leading the team as co-chair for 5 years, and building it into a 'household name' in the city. The conference has grown to over 2000 attendees and a live broadcast of over 50,000 viewers worldwide. It's amazing to see the conference still thriving today after 10 exciting years! In 2015, I started The Compass Dinner. This invite-only dinner series, brings together an eclectic mix of community leaders to candidly debate a variety of hot-button topics -- from blockchain technology to Canada's "demographic tipping point" and as its name suggests -- help leaders collectively navigate a way forward. The event is generously hosted in the private cellar at Barberian's Steakhouse in Toronto, Canada. If you love new ideas, people or building community - drop me a line, I'd love to hear from you!

The Future of Education.

Business developement, sales, strategy, Entrepreneur educator, Event Marketing, Event Production and Management, Experiential Marketing, Social Media & Social Networks, Sponsorship Consulting, TEDx, TEDx events production