
Hi, I'm Ian! 👋 As someone who's lived in both the startup founder and content creator worlds, I saw a glaring problem: Creators struggle to sell, and brands struggle to create content that truly connects. My friend Mahad and I didn't just see a problem—we saw a massive opportunity. What if we could help brands create content people actually WANT to watch—while still crushing their business goals? We're the bridge between creativity and strategy. By pairing brands with creators, we produce short-form shows that are more than just content—they're entertainment with purpose. 🚀 The result? Shows that people actually want to watch, and brands that finally break through the noise.
inacademy.eu
nextcanada.com
wlu.ca
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Co-Founder
Jollyfish Studio
• www.linkedin.com/company/wearejollyfish
• Self-employed
Jan 2024 - Present
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Founder and CEO
Socialab
• www.linkedin.com/company/thesocialab
Jul 2019 - Dec 2021
Waterloo, Ontario
Founder at Next36, 2020 Cohort
NEXT Canada
• www.linkedin.com/company/nextcanada
Dec 2019 - Sep 2020
Toronto, Canada Area
Startup Accelerator Founder & Participant
European Innovation Academy
• www.linkedin.com/school/european-innovation-academy
Jul 2019 - Aug 2019
Cascais, Portugal
Co-Founder
Trident Creative Agency
• www.linkedin.com/company/trident-creative-agency
Feb 2018 - Jul 2019
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Brand Ambassador
Stepabroad
• www.linkedin.com/company/gostepabroad
Jun 2018 - Apr 2019
Brisbane, Australia