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

Winter 2025

FEB 3 - MAR 29 | WAITLIST OPEN

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

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:

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Close up of woman going over finance papers

PaperTrail

'24 Genesis Cohort

A B2O SaaS Start-up that helps NPO's automate their workflows.

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Close up of woman going over finance papers

Wave

'24 Exodus Cohort

Wave leverages AI to match brands with campus ambassadors and micro-influencers.

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Close up of woman going over finance papers

Altiigo

'24 Genesis Cohort

A fashion brand that encourages imperfect action.

Ongoing Ikigai projects founded by Cansbridge Scholars:

Close up of woman going over finance papers

PaperTrail

'24 Genesis Cohort

A B2O SaaS Start-up that helps NPO's automate their workflows.

Close up of woman going over finance papers

Wave

'24 Exodus Cohort

Wave leverages AI to match brands with campus ambassadors and micro-influencers.

Close up of woman going over finance papers

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!

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Collide. Connect. Create.

Take the next step

Collide. Connect. Create.

Scholars

Musings (Coming Soon)

Take the next step

Collide. Connect. Create.

Scholars

Musings (Coming Soon)