At a Calgary event, Gary Vaynerchuk urged Canada to prioritize talent attraction in the digital economy. Speaking with BetaKit CEO Siri Agrell, the entrepreneur praised Canada’s immigration model but warned that retaining top talent now demands bold policy. He proposed founder-focused tax holidays, tailored visas, and stronger global storytelling.
Vaynerchuk stressed that geography no longer limits innovation, and countries must act like startups—fast and competitive. “Every country is now a competitor,” he said. “Canada can’t just lean on being nice.” His call: invest in talent or risk falling behind.
Want to know more? Check out the source code on Calgary.tech.