Jim Estill

Jim Estill built his first business from the trunk of his car to $2 Billion in sales. He has invested in, advised and mentored over 150 technology businesses including Blackberry where he served as a board member since before they went public until 2010. He is now owner and CEO of Danby Appliances, a manufacturer of household appliances and air conditioners. Danby sells over 2,000,000 appliances per year. He has received an Order of Canada, Order of Ontario and Honorary Doctor of Laws from University of Guelph for his entrepreneurship and work sponsoring and settling over 500 refugees in Guelph, Ontario.