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Generation1.ca CEO and Founder Arundati had a productive meeting with Lev Calang, Founder of AWEC, where we discussed future collaborations. Serving as a judge for their pitch competition provided valuable insights into their audience. We are excited to partner with AWEC, beginning with their promotion of our Future Ready Governance Summit in Ottawa this December to their interested members at a partner rate.
Generation1.ca CEO Arundati Dandapani brought the organization’s Inclusion by Design message—and T-shirts—to Not Your Typical Roundtable, an exclusive gathering of founders and investors during a dynamic week of innovation.
The conversation reinforced a powerful idea: diverse perspectives don’t just strengthen inclusion; they strengthen value creation. Generation1.ca was proud to bring its voice on talent, innovation and inclusive growth to the investor–founder table.
The Toronto Business Development Centre hosted a masterclass led by Arundati Dandapani, CEO of Generation1.ca, focusing on building sustainable, research-driven businesses through technology and AI. Participants learned to leverage data for business improvement while emphasizing the importance of human context in AI development, aiming for transparency and accountability in entrepreneurship.
Organizations are increasingly adopting AI, yet their readiness regarding leadership, governance, and workforce skills remains uncertain. The Future Ready Governance event in late 2026 will explore the preparedness of institutions for responsible AI implementation, addressing issues of trust, accountability, and maturity across technology, leadership, and culture.
Generation1.ca, led by CEO Arundati Dandapani, supports diverse students through placements and scholarships. At Humber Polytechnic’s Career Resources Marketplace, Generation1.ca CEO showcased various initiatives, including a Fall 2026 Virtual Career Fair, promoting future readiness, upskilling, powerful networks, and diverse career advancement pathways, fostering Future Ready Innovators in the evolving workforce landscape.
