Statement of Support for Chris Crowell

I am east coast connected (President, Class of ‘90, MSVU) and East Coast Connected and I would like to take this opportunity to voice my support for Chris Crowell’s nomination in Halifax.

The only time that I have met Chris was while he was networking at a Rotman event, working the same circles as David Peterson and an auspicious collection of Canadians who care about our country’s future.  He mentioned East Coast Connected.

A while back I launched a blog designed to help connect the over 700 Mount Saint Vincent University graduates in the Toronto area and I have written my share about social media, so ECC immediately interested me.  I looked it up, joined and the success of this initiative continually impresses me.  Score two for Chris …

At the time, Chris was about to start as the Director of Investments at Social Capital Partners.  In my view (and I am not alone), social capital is key to a new economic model that is emerging and Chris’ commitment to this kind of economy can not be questioned.  Score two more Chris …

Above all, I think Chris is part of the solution.  I think he is committed to an innovation led economy.  A lack of innovation and productivity is not a East Coast problem, it is a Canadian problem that in my view requires a cultural shift.

I am not a personal or business connection of Chris’.  I hope this post is received with the conviction that it written.

Sincerely,

Michael Cayley