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Overview
About Me
CURRENT MISSION
Entrepreneurial journey with two tech companies (FreshMint.com & Zilyo.com). Leading a non profit whose goal is to foster the startup ecosystem here in Montreal: MTLNewTech.com if you want to know more.
At the same time, and without getting into the YOLO archetypes, I'm on a mini mission to meet, learn and share with as many people as possible, cook yummy AND healthy meals, run 3 times a week at least, and party once or twice a week.
ABOUT ME
Too much to say, too few words, and a lot of modesty! ;)
In summary: love people, love to learn something new everyday, love to chat'n'share. My friends say that I'm fairly eclectic in my knowledge and interests, from pure technology, to tricks to make gourmet food healthier, politics and society issues. I've launched and run 2 non profits to let people have an impact for the common good.
But at the end of the day, I usually just try to treat people as I'd like them to treat me, from respecting them, to giving them time when they need it, or sharing my expertise when I can to dancing with them because they need and dance buddy ;)
PHILOSOPHY
Think always, but always try.
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
My best moments ever were couchsurfing, from England and going out till early morning to Quebec and having an intense disucssion till 3am (with some wine of course). Whether it's on couchsurfing or just word of mouth, it's the human interaction whether it's a short lived snap or a deep and lengthy discussion that I love. I've hosted many people in my life and stayed with many. It always looks the same but is always so different and enriching.
I would love to be able to meet and share with locals, maybe cook my specialty dishes and why not to learn to cook new ones! If you're a runner, I would love to run with you too.
Interests
#food #cooking #health#sports #music #latinmusic #dancing#technology #startups #business
- dancing
- dining
- cooking
- recipes
- wine
- running
- partying
- drinking
- politics
- technology
- music
- sports
- tennis
- business
- entrepreneurship
- volunteering
Music, Movies, and Books
Pretty eclectic to be honest, from latin music to French classics and country music. I just have hard time deep house.
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
Volunteering in Chimborazo, Ecuador. Raising 25000$ for the project.
Living AIESEC's life for 2 years now!
Teach, Learn, Share
Entrepreneurship experience
Technology (web2.0, development, social impact)
Management (strategic management, restructuring, reingeneering, outsourcing).
Finance (stocks, M&A).
Sport (volley-ball, tennis)
Theatre, Social issues.
What I Can Share with Hosts
Cooking tips and tricks. Moroccan recipes. Sushi.
A drink and a good talk obviously
Entrepreneurship experience
Countries I’ve Visited
Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, Cuba, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Qatar, Spain, United Kingdom, United States
Countries I’ve Lived In
Canada, France, Morocco, United Kingdom, United States