In the Age of conformity, students must become scholars to
Escape the gravitational pull of mediocrity.
Escape the gravitational pull of mediocrity.
PROGRAM
Three cohorts a year to Collide. Connect. Create.
Three cohorts a year to Collide. Connect. Create.
FALL 2024
OCT 21 - DEC 11 | APPLICATION WINDOW CLOSED
OCT 21 - DEC 11 | APPS DUE OCTOBER 11
Spring 2025
TBD | WAITLIST OPEN IN FEBRUARY
Introducing
Cansbridge Scholars.
Cansbridge Scholars.
A lifelong community and program of ambitious individuals who push towards asymmetric excellence, together.
The path to
self-defined success.
Those that collide, connect, and create together will build the foundations for success. Those that don’t will miss out on determining their own purpose.
Those that collide, connect, and create together will build the foundations for success. Those that don’t will miss out on determining their own purpose.
Collide.
All new scholars join a cohort and take Foundations, our 8-week flagship mindset training, decision systems crafting, and Ikigai creation course. Scholars finish the course having optimized for immediate and tangible impacts to their life, career, and purpose.
Collide.
All new scholars join a cohort and take Foundations, our 8-week flagship mindset training, decision systems crafting, and Ikigai creation course. Scholars finish the course having optimized for immediate and tangible impacts to their life, career, and purpose.
Collide.
All new scholars join a cohort and take Foundations, our 8-week flagship mindset training, decision systems crafting, and Ikigai creation course. Scholars finish the course having optimized for immediate and tangible impacts to their life, career, and purpose.
Connect.
Our community thrives on in-person meetups, both official and casual. Mid-way through the Foundations course, scholars participate in an elevator and ikigai pitch competition with their cohort and other scholars! In between cohorts, scholars embark on adventures, challenge each other in activities, and attend events together.
Connect.
Our community thrives on in-person meetups, both official and casual. Mid-way through the Foundations course, scholars participate in an elevator and ikigai pitch competition with their cohort and other scholars! In between cohorts, scholars embark on adventures, challenge each other in activities, and attend events together.
Toronto
Elevator Pitch Workshop
San Franciso
Kitchen Quest
Toronto
Scholars Diner
Toronto
Axe Throwing
Vancouver
Elevator Pitch Workshop
Toronto
Elevator Pitch Workshop
San Franciso
Kitchen Quest
Toronto
Scholars Diner
Toronto
Axe Throwing
Vancouver
Elevator Pitch Workshop
Toronto
Elevator Pitch Workshop
San Franciso
Kitchen Quest
Toronto
Scholars Diner
Toronto
Axe Throwing
Vancouver
Elevator Pitch Workshop
Toronto
Elevator Pitch Workshop
San Franciso
Kitchen Quest
Toronto
Scholars Diner
Toronto
Axe Throwing
Vancouver
Elevator Pitch Workshop
Join a diverse community of people, from content creators to musicians to AI pros.
Find mentors, teammates, co-founders, career and investment opportunities in the Cansbridge network.
Share, discuss, and debate ideas on life, philosophy, and making it happen.
Connect.
Our community thrives on in-person meetups, both official and casual. Mid-way through the Foundations course, scholars participate in an elevator and ikigai pitch competition with their cohort and other scholars! In between cohorts, scholars embark on adventures, challenge each other in activities, and attend events together.
Join a diverse community of people, from content creators to musicians to AI pros.
Find mentors, teammates, co-founders, career and investment opportunities in the Cansbridge network.
Share, discuss, and debate ideas on life, philosophy, and making it happen.
Connect to Content
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Create.
Each scholar creates or joins a group for their Ikigai project, creating products and launching companies, writing manuscripts for publication into books, and executing on any of their practical passions.
Develop your distinct and effective storytelling style and learn to sell your ideas and brand.
Hear directly from entrepreneurs with proven track records, intrapreneurs who have mastered the corporate ladder.
Hone the art of question-asking and interviewing to inform decisions that drive results.
Ongoing Ikigai projects started by Cansbridge Scholars:
PaperTrail
'24 Genesis Cohort
A B2O SaaS Start-up that helps NPO's automate their workflows.
Wave
'24 Exodus Cohort
Wave leverages AI to match brands with campus ambassadors and micro-influencers.
Altiigo
'24 Genesis Cohort
A fashion brand that encourages imperfect action.
Ongoing Ikigai projects founded by Cansbridge Scholars:
PaperTrail
'24 Genesis Cohort
A B2O SaaS Start-up that helps NPO's automate their workflows.
Wave
'24 Exodus Cohort
Wave leverages AI to match brands with campus ambassadors and micro-influencers.
Altiigo
'24 Genesis Cohort
A fashion brand that encourages imperfect action.
Testimonials
Hear from our Scholars.
Hear from our Scholars.
Janelle Tam
Summer '24 "Exodus" Cohort
McGill University
Software Engineering
The foundations course is an excellent opportunity to not just grow career-wise but learn valuable personal development lessons, from how to conduct a personal pitch to how to embrace rejection. Lyn and Conrad are fantastic instructions and make the course exceptional. Would highly recommend!
Mike Nguyen
Summer '24 "Exodus" Cohort
Queen's University
Business/Commerce
Joining Cansbridge Scholars gave me the opportunity to connect with like-minded and equally passionate people, inspiring me with their ambition, background and skills. I've truly found a community where ambitious people engage and support one another.
Hutton Shaw
Summer '24 "Exodus" Cohort
McGill University
Computer Engineering
This was my first experience with a collection of people where every single one was inspired, supportive, and kind. My many connections with other scholars were always a joy.
Austin Ho
Summer '24 "Exodus" Cohort
UC Berkeley
Computer Science and Data Science
In this mass shift to online education, it’s even more challenging to find instructors that have a personal and vested interest in your success. Lyn and Conrad never gave up on and always went the extra mile for us.
Ayden Lum
Summer '24 "Exodus" Cohort
UBC Sauder School of Business
Commerce
Cansbridge Scholars was an awesome experience. Meeting like-minded and driven people, learning to build my Ikigai project and getting better at pitching was a gamechanger.
Keane Moraes
Winter '24 "Genesis" Cohort
University of Waterloo
Computer and Cognitive Sciences
For me this was a perfect program because I get to interact with others seeking more from their education and pushing themselves to build something meaningful. The ikigai projects were all expressions of our wills to see change.
Arsenii Litus
Winter '24 "Genesis" Cohort
University of Alberta
Business Management
I just loved our sessions every monday, where we explore different topics on life, living, and mindsets. It’s amazing because what we learned in an hour would take weeks on our own, and we had a great group of people to discuss and reflect on the learnings each session.
Joshua Givans
Winter '24 "Genesis" Cohort
Western University
Electrical & AI Engineering
Right off the bat, the program was awesome. I remember when we had that first initial meeting and the excitement that I felt at the idea that I would be able to connect with people who, like me, want to start businesses, who are pushing to really be the best version of themselves.
Mehak Saggu
Winter '24 "Genesis" Cohort
University of Toronto
Science
Throughout all of those 8 weeks, I would look forward to Mondays which was insane to me, because it was the day I hated the most in the week. I loved every single hour that we would spend throughout the week. I loved the Community.
Jeanin Onisey
Winter '24 "Genesis" Cohort
University of Ottowa
Commerce
I absolutely loved my experience in the Cansbridge Scholars founding cohort. I learned so much about myself and about others. I feel like I genuinely clicked with everyone and can’t wait to keep growing our community!
Janelle Tam
Summer '24 "Exodus" Cohort
McGill University
Software Engineering
The foundations course is an excellent opportunity to not just grow career-wise but learn valuable personal development lessons, from how to conduct a personal pitch to how to embrace rejection. Lyn and Conrad are fantastic instructions and make the course exceptional. Would highly recommend!
Mike Nguyen
Summer '24 "Exodus" Cohort
Queen's University
Business/Commerce
Joining Cansbridge Scholars gave me the opportunity to connect with like-minded and equally passionate people, inspiring me with their ambition, background and skills. I've truly found a community where ambitious people engage and support one another.
Hutton Shaw
Summer '24 "Exodus" Cohort
McGill University
Computer Engineering
This was my first experience with a collection of people where every single one was inspired, supportive, and kind. My many connections with other scholars were always a joy.
Austin Ho
Summer '24 "Exodus" Cohort
UC Berkeley
Computer Science and Data Science
In this mass shift to online education, it’s even more challenging to find instructors that have a personal and vested interest in your success. Lyn and Conrad never gave up on and always went the extra mile for us.
Ayden Lum
Summer '24 "Exodus" Cohort
UBC Sauder School of Business
Commerce
Cansbridge Scholars was an awesome experience. Meeting like-minded and driven people, learning to build my Ikigai project and getting better at pitching was a gamechanger.
Keane Moraes
Winter '24 "Genesis" Cohort
University of Waterloo
Computer and Cognitive Sciences
For me this was a perfect program because I get to interact with others seeking more from their education and pushing themselves to build something meaningful. The ikigai projects were all expressions of our wills to see change.
Arsenii Litus
Winter '24 "Genesis" Cohort
University of Alberta
Business Management
I just loved our sessions every monday, where we explore different topics on life, living, and mindsets. It’s amazing because what we learned in an hour would take weeks on our own, and we had a great group of people to discuss and reflect on the learnings each session.
Joshua Givans
Winter '24 "Genesis" Cohort
Western University
Electrical & AI Engineering
Right off the bat, the program was awesome. I remember when we had that first initial meeting and the excitement that I felt at the idea that I would be able to connect with people who, like me, want to start businesses, who are pushing to really be the best version of themselves.
Mehak Saggu
Winter '24 "Genesis" Cohort
University of Toronto
Science
Throughout all of those 8 weeks, I would look forward to Mondays which was insane to me, because it was the day I hated the most in the week. I loved every single hour that we would spend throughout the week. I loved the Community.
Jeanin Onisey
Winter '24 "Genesis" Cohort
University of Ottowa
Commerce
I absolutely loved my experience in the Cansbridge Scholars founding cohort. I learned so much about myself and about others. I feel like I genuinely clicked with everyone and can’t wait to keep growing our community!
Janelle Tam
Summer '24 "Exodus" Cohort
McGill University
Software Engineering
The foundations course is an excellent opportunity to not just grow career-wise but learn valuable personal development lessons, from how to conduct a personal pitch to how to embrace rejection. Lyn and Conrad are fantastic instructions and make the course exceptional. Would highly recommend!
Mike Nguyen
Summer '24 "Exodus" Cohort
Queen's University
Business/Commerce
Joining Cansbridge Scholars gave me the opportunity to connect with like-minded and equally passionate people, inspiring me with their ambition, background and skills. I've truly found a community where ambitious people engage and support one another.
Hutton Shaw
Summer '24 "Exodus" Cohort
McGill University
Computer Engineering
This was my first experience with a collection of people where every single one was inspired, supportive, and kind. My many connections with other scholars were always a joy.
Austin Ho
Summer '24 "Exodus" Cohort
UC Berkeley
Computer Science and Data Science
In this mass shift to online education, it’s even more challenging to find instructors that have a personal and vested interest in your success. Lyn and Conrad never gave up on and always went the extra mile for us.
Ayden Lum
Summer '24 "Exodus" Cohort
UBC Sauder School of Business
Commerce
Cansbridge Scholars was an awesome experience. Meeting like-minded and driven people, learning to build my Ikigai project and getting better at pitching was a gamechanger.
Keane Moraes
Winter '24 "Genesis" Cohort
University of Waterloo
Computer and Cognitive Sciences
For me this was a perfect program because I get to interact with others seeking more from their education and pushing themselves to build something meaningful. The ikigai projects were all expressions of our wills to see change.
Arsenii Litus
Winter '24 "Genesis" Cohort
University of Alberta
Business Management
I just loved our sessions every monday, where we explore different topics on life, living, and mindsets. It’s amazing because what we learned in an hour would take weeks on our own, and we had a great group of people to discuss and reflect on the learnings each session.
Joshua Givans
Winter '24 "Genesis" Cohort
Western University
Electrical & AI Engineering
Right off the bat, the program was awesome. I remember when we had that first initial meeting and the excitement that I felt at the idea that I would be able to connect with people who, like me, want to start businesses, who are pushing to really be the best version of themselves.
Mehak Saggu
Winter '24 "Genesis" Cohort
University of Toronto
Science
Throughout all of those 8 weeks, I would look forward to Mondays which was insane to me, because it was the day I hated the most in the week. I loved every single hour that we would spend throughout the week. I loved the Community.
Jeanin Onisey
Winter '24 "Genesis" Cohort
University of Ottowa
Commerce
I absolutely loved my experience in the Cansbridge Scholars founding cohort. I learned so much about myself and about others. I feel like I genuinely clicked with everyone and can’t wait to keep growing our community!