Alqadir Dhalla

ComeWorkForMe

ComeWorkForMe company mission is to be the destination employment site for Generation Y in Canada by providing meaningful information to the user on corporate culture, values and workplace opportunities. In turn, corporate Canada will have access to quality millennial candidates and the opportunity to efficiently engage, recruit and filter for the best talent. ComeWorkForMe will utilize social networking, and media to establish a viable, active and growing user base.

Academic & Professional Background

Alqadir is the co-founder of GoAssist Group of Companies whose portfolio includes property development, brown field redevelopment and implementing clean technologies both locally and in the developing world. Alqadir also sits on the board of directors for illustrate inc, a leading insurance illustration software company and 1-800-GoFlower.

When not working,Alqadir's hobbies include, traveling, golf, hiking, aviation, astronomy and yoga.

Alqadir graduated in 2006 from Carleton University with a B.Eng in Systems Engineering and a minor in Business. He is currently continuing his studies in Economic Development at the University of Waterloo through EDAC and completing a Masters in Engineering at McMaster University through the Xerox Centre for Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Areas of interest: Alqadir's areas of interest are varied and include, marketing, online social presence and web 2.0 technologies. He is also passionate about the environment and issues affecting the developing world. He is particularly interested in clean energy producing technologies, as well as the development of practical technologies that can improve the quality of life in areas of hygiene and water treatment and livelihoods through mobile banking. Alqadir has been active in organizing and promoting youth camps in Ontario and Quebec.

Why MEEi?

The MEEI program is unique in that it has been designed to assist young entrepreneurs in both developing and enhancing business ideas and providing resources and support to take those ideas to market. As part of the degree requirements, students are required to launch their own start-ups with an emphasis on innovation and new technologies. The program is rigorous and requires students to pass several tollgates before a start-up can be funded by the university or be eligible for government grants. The tollgate assesses the market viability of the business plans and brings together professionals and business leaders that provide expertise and mentorship to MEEI students. The program is diverse - bringing together students from many countries who share their ideas and perspectives. The program also provides practical training for entrepreneurs in areas of public speaking, marketing and networking.