Social entrepreneur Dave Wilkin is on a mission: to unlock the power of the next generation. The founder of TenThousandCoffees.com—the world’s first movement connecting leaders from thousands of organizations with students, recent grads, and young professionals for life-changing conversations—Wilkin is a multi-award winning entrepreneur, marketer, and leader who wins the hearts and minds of audiences ranging from global CEOs to brand marketers to students.

With rural Canadian roots, Wilkin’s story from small town to global entrepreneur brings to life the power of the Millennial generation, entrepreneurship, and innovative disruption. He’s worked with prominent brands, organizations, government, and industry leaders to turn their organizations into Millennial engagement engines. He is also the Founder and President of Redwood Strategic, an award-winning agency that specializes in reaching the Millennial market. Wilkin regularly contributes to national print, radio, and broadcast media outlets such as The Huffington Post, The Globe and Mail, and CBC as a thought-leader on young professionals and entrepreneurship. He also sits on a number of boards including the Art Gallery of Ontario, Cannes Young Marketers, and CivicAction. He has twice been recognized as a Marketing Magazine Top 30 Entrepreneur Under 30.