Tara Clemens [email protected] With an unwavering passion for transforming the world through emerging technology and innovation, the 2023 winner of the Desmond Parker Outstanding Young Alumni Award, Aly Madhavji (BCom, 2012) has established himself as a visionary leader. Since leaving UTM [University of Toronto Mississauga], Aly has gone on to complete two Master’s degrees at top global institutions, is widely recognized in his field as an expert in blockchain investments, and has still found the time to give back to his community. Following an impressive career trajectory, Aly currently heads the Blockchain Founders Fund which invests in top-tier start-ups. He also advises prominent organizations and consults for the United Nations on the potential of emerging tech. In addition to his impressive career, Aly has generously contributed his time by volunteering with student mentorship, through speaking opportunities, and in various governance roles at U of T. An internationally acclaimed author of three books on how to succeed in academia and post-graduation, Aly has shared his enthusiasm for helping students thrive in university and beyond. Aly met with us to talk about his time at UTM, how his career journey took shape, and what this Alumni Award means to him. Congratulations on being named the 2023 Desmond Parker Outstanding Young Alumni Award winner! While this isn’t the first time you’ve been recognized for your incredible work, why is this award meaningful for you? Supporting my communities has always been an important focus in my life. I believe it’s my privilege and my duty to give back. To be recognized for this award is incredibly humbling given the very impressive recipients since inception. It is meaningful because I don’t look at this as a personal achievement but as collective recognition to all of the people who have been part of my journey every step of the way. Read full interview at University of Toronto Mississauga
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