Legacy Conference Speakers 2012

Award winning Word of Mouth Marketer with a specialty in non-traditional marketing, Social Media, Digital, Interactive and stunt marketing.

Rob is an Ottawa and San Francisco based entrepreneur who owns and operates 10Count Group of Companies which include NoNotes.com, Assent Compliance Inc. 10Count Consulting Inc. Rob is a recipient of the 2010 Ottawa Business Journal's Forty under 40 award and sits on the Board of Directors for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.

Adrian Salamunovic is the Co-Founder of CanvasPop and DNA 11 – two leading, fast-growth online retailers focused on creating custom artwork where he is focused on leading product development and strategy.

Ethan has founded and collaborated in an array of creative and entrepreneurial endeavors. He is the CEO and Co-founder FRANK & OAK where he handles the member shopping experience, products development, marketing and sales. Originally from China, he has since worked on most continents with particularly remarkable stints in Shanghai, Paris and Vancouver.

Danny Davalos – dancer/choreographer and owner of OIP Dance Centre, Danny has definitely made his mark in the industry. Dancing since his teenage years, he has performed with the likes of Ricky Martin & Shakira in his home country Mexico to stages across North America with Shawn Desman. Danny has also put on many theatrical productions and continues to teach at various workshops & classes across Ontario. He is also the current Host and Producer of the new dance show – ‘Get Up N Dance’ on BPM TV.

Biggest influence: Anyone who has ever participated on Fight for the Cure, as well as my current business partners. The FFTC alumni group has a diverse and incredible wealth of business experience, and I’m continually learning with my current partners as we move forward.

Goal is to take a leadership role in the revolution that is taking place today in the transition from desktop software to ubiquitous internet applications.

Meet Janak Alford, artist, architect, inventor and entrepreneur. His studio, prototypeD is a member run, not-for-profit Urban Workshop / hacker space located at 601 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario.

Entrepreneur, Investor, Speaker. My passion is entrepreneurship and encouraging others to think differently: To consider entrepreneurship as a viable career option. I mentor and coach StartUps that are making a difference. Through public speaking, I share my story of how I became a successful entrepreneur. Je suis bilingue.