Patrick Farrar
Helping good organizations get great at AI | Practical AI for mission-driven SMEs, Nonprofits, Startups | 12+ Years Innovation Ecosystem Leader
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About
I've spent 12 years deep inside Canada's innovation ecosystem - and the thing I kept noticing was how the organizations doing the most important work in Canada were being left behind in the AI wave. They don't have innovation labs or six-figure tech budgets - They have small teams doing big things. That's why I launched AI for Canadians. Before that: I led teams, managed multi-million dollar P&Ls, helped secure over $18 million in funding, and built 500+ partnerships with organizations ranging from local startups to RBC, BMO, and Deloitte. My past initiatives have contributed to over $690 million in economic impact across the ecosystem. I've seen firsthand how technology can scale impact when it's actually implemented. Now, I’m taking that same growth mindset and applying it directly to the daily workflows of Canadian teams. Today I work with nonprofits, startups, and SMEs across Canada, specializing in training and implementation. I sit beside your team, understand your priorities, find what workflows are bleeding time, and build practical AI tools directly into your daily operations. The goal is simple: buy your team their hours back so they can amplify their actual mission. Our
Experience
Apr 2025
Dec 2023
Jan 2021 to Dec 2023
Oct 2021 to Apr 2024
Jan 2018 to Jan 2021
Oct 2013 to Aug 2014
Jan 2013 to May 2013
Sep 2012 to Apr 2013
Jan 2010 to Jan 2013
Apr 2012 to Nov 2012
Jan 2011 to Apr 2012
Feb 2011 to Aug 2011
May 2010 to Dec 2010
May 2008 to Aug 2009
Jan 2009 to Jan 2009
Education
MBA, Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
2011 to 2013