Young Entrepreneurs


YEDaily: Mike D'Urzo

YEDaily: Mike D'Urzo

Mike D’Urzo is the 27-year-old founder and creative director of Mega Magic. He performs in hundreds of shows annually for some of the largest corporations, theme parks and television networks across Canada. His magic and mentalism has been featured on...
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YEDaily: Daniel Bochner

Daniel Bochner is a 27-year-old YE who started Universal Hockey just over a year ago after retiring from pro hockey. He started this training ground that helps young athletes develop their skills because he wanted to stay connected to the sport he loves. Find out more about Daniel in today's YEDaily
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YEDaily: Kurtis Kolt

For the past year, Kurtis Kolt has been working as an independent wine consultant. His days are surrounded by all things vino, and we doubt that anyone would disagree that's a pretty notable career perk. Find out more about this Jack-of-all-trades wine enthusiast in today's YEDaily
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YEDaily: Dimitri van Kampen

Dimitri van Kampen is a lawyer-turned-purveyor of craft beer. After the credit crisis, he left London, England where he was practicing and settled back in Ontario, launching Spearhead Brewing Company just this past summer. Find out more about this practitioner of the pint in today's YEDaily
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YEDaily: Jessica Gorlicky

Jessica Gorlicky is a renowned Canadian artist who has created spectacular paintings and often performs live art in front of crowds ranging as large as 20,000 (you've heard of Cirque du Soleil, right?) This YE got started when she was only 19, and has never looked back. Find out more about Jessica Gorlicky in today's feature
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YEDaily: Deborah McCracken

Deborah McCracken is a philanthropic YE that decided to dedicate her life to making a difference and helping foster a greater tomorrow for others. She started The Olive Branch for Children in 2005, and since has helped change the future for countless children whose lives have been affected by HIV/AIDS. Find out more about this courageous YE in today's feature
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YEDaily: Erin Ireland

Erin Ireland has become a national foodie celebrity, known for her food reporting as well as her site, It's To Die For. A few months ago, she launched her banana bread business, and has since gotten a hive's worth of buzz for these delicious loaves of heaven. Find out more about this culinary queen in today's YEDaily
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YEDaily: Nicolas Rousseau

Urban Foliage is an interesting and unique way of bringing plant life to urban interiors. Nicolas Rousseau started the company in early 2010, and since has gained notable buzz in Vancouver and launched a line of Living Frames that brings greenery into homes
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