An “out of the box” thinker who melds an infectious enthusiasm for our planet, and all of its inhabitants, with impressive technical prowess, Andrew leads with vision and an uncanny ability to create order from chaos.  Constantly challenging the status quo he makes no apologies for his voracious appetite for the kinds of change that propels humanity towards a healthier, greener future for all.

He was featured in the premium, luxury magazine JOLEE, where various aspects of his entrepreneurial career were raved over.

He was also featured in a PBS article in 2004, wherein he showcased his tech-savvy abilities while working with Starnix.

Educated and trained in England, Elaine then moved to Canada to embark on her business management career. Her tenacious attention to detail helped forge strong business relationships and augmented her natural ability to lead and develop effective teams.  While working at Starnix and the Linux Professional Institute, Elaine built mutually beneficial relationships with numerous global Open Source companies and organizations while honing a diverse skill set that included; global logistics; management of legal and financial functions; and day to day operations.  Deeply grounded in health, wellness and spirituality, Elaine strives to create balance between her personal and professional lives.

Mr. Howard brings 40 years experience an incredibly diverse and deep understanding of technology and communications to the company from a legal perspective. A graduate from Queens College (B.A.) and from the Fordham University Law School (J.D.), James is an active member of the Pennsylvania State Bar Association, the National Bar Association and the Delaware Valley Computer Lawyers Group. Prior to running his own consulting practice since 1991, James filled various Information Technology and legal roles for educational institutions, government agencies and large corporations, including New York Telephone and AT&T.

Mr. Herb Phillipps Jr. (MBA, CMA) possesses over 35 years experience in banking, mutual funds management, investment, finance and auditing throughout Canada and the United States. As a Professional Accountant with the Certified Management Accountants of Ontario, Herb has garnered extensive experience developing and implementing business strategies that require transformational changes in order to deliver superior service solutions to satisfy customers’ needs. As the founder and CEO of HIPNET Inc. and a consultant to the AIC Group in Canada, Herb chairs the Executive Council that manages transformational projects within NCB Jamaica Limited. He is also the chief driver of the Institute of Leadership and Organizational Development (ILOD) for NCB group of companies.

Barry is the founder and owner of Bevertec CST Inc. For over 28 years Bevertec has developed and implemented innovative software solutions for the financial services, manufacturing, communications, and transportation sectors, as well as all levels of government. The company focuses on providing transaction management solutions for clients in Latin America, the Middle East, Asia and Europe, as well as North America. Bevertec’s growing global client base now produces more than 90 per cent of total revenues.

Currently the Regional Councilor for the Town of Newmarket, Mr. Taylor has employed bachelor degrees in English and Education, a Masters degree in Canadian Studies, and a Ph.D. in Education to drive his 20 plus year career. John has a passion for challenging the status quo and has used his political skills and acumen to champion the causes of underprivileged and underserviced groups and organizations in our society, including work with First Nations Communities in the field of education, within Canada and internationally. Stints as an independent investment consultant and owner/partner in a logistics and transportation company have honed his leadership skills, while nurturing a hands-on perspective on how government and business rely on the effective performance of the other to meet their goals.

As VP of Sales and Marketing for OpenMoko since 2007, Steve was responsible for all marketing communications, corporate planning, business development and strategic partnerships. He has led strategic initiatives, including; the development of a distribution network; the launch of Linux based mobile phones; and the building of an open community to support the OpenMoko phone. Steve’s list of accomplishments are further highlighted by; launching the very first 3D graphics add-in card for PCs – which took the #1 status position; launching the very first Mp3 player – that achieved 80% market share, and; developing and launching the first DVD drive for the PC; as well as, wireless MP3 players and a card based Personal video recorder.

Since graduating from Wayne State University and earning an MBA degree from the University of Colorado, George has amassed over 33 years experience as an International Sales and Management executive within the Telco and Communications industry. While at AT&T, George worked with some of the most prestigious Global 200 level customers including Mobil Oil, Texaco, JP Morgan Bank, Merrill Lynch, Royal Bank, CIBC and Pfizer. As a certified Project Manager (PMI), George had the pleasure of leading some incredible International Network Management projects while at AT&T, including the 1994 Olympics.

Malcolm has been consistently successful in developing and delivering new business and partnerships, through leading and co-operating with diverse teams in rapidly changing, complex, global environments. As ISV Alliance Manager at Canonical (Ubuntu), Malcolm built upon his 20 years of experience in Software Marketing, Partner and Alliance Management (both technical and strategic) gained through working in European and worldwide roles with IBM and Novel. Strong vision, strategic leadership and the ability to identify and develop new opportunities and industry partnerships underpin his success.

As an Associate Professor, CEO and public servant for a Department of Defense (DoD) agency, and member of Mandiant, Alex has proven himself to be a gifted teacher, entrepreneur and strategist. His career was sparked by a NSA-sponsored Computer Science Information Assurance Fellowship award and has since been deeply strengthened by certifications from the Defense Language Institute, Defense Cyber Crime Center Training Academy, (ISC)2 and the Committee on National Security Systems. Alex speaks at international conferences such as BlackHat Japan and has recently tech edited McGrawHill’s Hacking Exposed book on Malware and Rootkits. Alex has parlayed these personal assets into senior positions with federal security and cyber crime initiatives as well as membership in Infragard, AFCEA, IEEE and various Federal Advisory Boards.

As a Registered Professional Engineer, Rod has spent over 25 years in corporate and senior project management with a large multi-national engineering firm and a variety of other entities. These businesses include start-up work in industries which include financial services, online marketing, multi-media, training systems, process engineering, medical/health services, security technology, software development, publishing and sales/marketing. As an accomplished speaker, writer and executive, Rod continues to use his skills in the areas of solving challenges, developing project teams, and orchestrating successful business models to maximize business opportunities in the marketplace.