Vidyard was honoured to welcome Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who visited our headquarters to showcase Canadian innovation know-how.
KITCHENER, Ontario Canada (April 25, 2017) – Vidyard, the main video platform for enterprise, welcomed Justin Trudeau to their places of work for a tour of our house, a demo of our know-how, and a hearth chat with our group.
Led by our CEO Michael Litt, the dialogue began off gentle, asking whether or not Trudeau prefers Tim Horton’s or Starbucks (seems he doesn’t even drink espresso!), however rapidly received right down to enterprise overlaying matters like range in Canadian know-how, and what’s wanted to maintain sturdy technical expertise in Canada. The stay stream introduced in over 1,300 viewers from all around the globe, and you’ll watch the recording and take a look at our highlights under!
Prime Minister Trudeau mentioned all the things from hockey socks to softwood lumber, and listed below are a couple of of our favourite quotes from the day:
- “Nice corporations like Vidyard are what I get to level to once I’m travelling overseas and say Canada is thrilling and doing nice issues!” (Tweet This)
- “With the ability to work together and see a visible presence in addition to hear an individual’s voice in a video – I do know it’s way more efficient.” (Tweet This)
- “Canada has at all times been progressive – to make it by means of our winters, and lengthy nights, we’ve got to be!” (Tweet This)
- “Now we have a era of entrepreneurs that notice innovation is usually a driver to enhance lives. That’s the story.” (Tweet This)
- “Ontario produces extra STEM graduates than California – however we have to do extra to encourage expertise to remain in Canada.” (Tweet This)
- “I don’t wish to power folks to remain in Canada to construct a enterprise. I would like folks to decide on to remain, and get the assist they have to be profitable.” (Tweet This)
- “Standing up for Canada’s pursuits is my job. Whether or not it’s softwood or software program!” (Tweet This)
- “There may be at all times going to be much more issues that hold Canada and the USA working collectively than there are imposing boundaries.” (Tweet This)
- “Let’s work collectively and create pathways to assist folks be taught, contribute and succeed all through their working life. Not simply from Okay-12, however because the working world adjustments as nicely.” (Tweet This)
Showcasing Canadian Innovation in Expertise
Along with giving the Prime Minister a tour of our house, Devon Galloway confirmed Trudeau our video creation device Vidyard GoVideo(previously ViewedIt). After a fast demo, Trudeau even took the time to document his personal – watch it right here:
Documenting the Massive Day
In addition to inspiring some next-level pleasure from the Vidyard group, the occasion drew in an enormous crowd of media and native dignitaries. Guests included the Mayor of Kitchener, Berry Vrbanovic, the Mayor of Waterloo, Dave Jaworsky, and representatives from Communitech and the native press.
Right here’s a peek at how everybody captured the day!
PM @JustinTrudeau sitting down for tech demo with @vidyard#MakeItKitchener#DigitalKitchenerpic.twitter.com/PYwZ07cFYC
— Metropolis of Kitchener (@CityKitchener) April 25, 2017
Plsd to hitch Group @Vidyard in @DTKitchener as PM @JustinTrudeau visits to speak #WRTech, #TOWRcorridor, #CDNinnovation & extra! pic.twitter.com/8P85XLuZEi
— Berry Vrbanovic (@berryonline) April 25, 2017
“Nice corporations like @vidyard retains Canada at forefront of latest world we’re constructing collectively” –@JustinTrudeaupic.twitter.com/uwmrO6qBjD
— Samantha Beattie (@Samantha_KB) April 25, 2017
.@michaellitt “choose one. Justin Trudeau or Justin Bieber.” @JustinTrudeau “…Timberlake.” @jtimberlake@vidyardpic.twitter.com/ngdiukNEiQ
— Gunjan Marwah (@Gunjan_Marwah) April 25, 2017
“Beneath your management, Canada has develop into an emblem of an open, various financial system. It’s made our job simpler @vidyard.” #KWpic.twitter.com/JAeO8MrPnD
— Gerald Butts ?? (@gmbutts) April 25, 2017
PM @JustinTrudeau helps @vidyard ring the bell to have fun the top of their fiscal 12 months. pic.twitter.com/Sgi0oODBiu
— Metropolis of Kitchener (@CityKitchener) April 25, 2017
Had the honour of assembly @JustinTrudeau right now whereas @vidyard#vidyard#dtkpic.twitter.com/zMukIIw3Xi
— Steph Plomp (@StephPlomp) April 25, 2017
