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This blog post is Part 3 of a 3-part series based on a talk I delivered at the C3: Connect. Collaborate. Create. conference at Wilfrid Laurier...
POSTED BY IN Featured, Projects, TEDx | Ideas Worth Spreading ON Dec 20, 2011
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I am SUPER DUPER EXCITED to share that my application was accepted and I will be heading to Palm Springs in California towards the end of...
POSTED BY IN Featured, People Who Inspire Me, Reflections ON Dec 14, 2011
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POSTED BY IN Featured, TEDx | Ideas Worth Spreading ON Nov 7, 2011
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About Me
Renjie Butalid
I am an entrepreneur with a passion for social change that loves to talk startups, ideas worth spreading and traveling the world.
Currently based in Waterloo, ON, working on a technology + mental health startup by day; building community events and scheming revolutions for a better world the rest of the time.If you would like to work together, please feel free to get in touch!
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