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CCI Welcomes Electric Mind to The National Network of Innovators

CCI Welcomes Electric Mind to The National Network of Innovators
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The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) was founded in 2015 to give Canada’s top tech CEOs a voice in public policy. It advocates for homegrown scale-ups, which drive national economic growth. For years, innovation policy was dominated by foreign multinationals, limiting Canada’s potential. Today, CCI represents 150+ CEOs and is chaired by Jim Balsillie and John Ruffolo.

We're pleased to share that the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) has welcomed Electric Mind and CEO Chris Ford as the newest members of its national network of technology leaders. Based in Toronto, Electric Mind specializes in technology-enabled strategy, using AI, consulting, and platforms to help businesses implement new technologies efficiently. The company focuses on bridging strategy and execution, ensuring organizations can optimize operations and drive transformation. Since 2015, CCI has been advocating for high-growth tech companies, working with government leaders to strengthen Canada’s innovation economy.

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