Kira Founder & CEO Named 2017 Geoff Taber Alumni Achievement Award Recipient by Next Canada

TORONTO, ON. (August 15, 2017) -–  Today, Emilie Cushman, Founder and CEO of Kira Talent, was selected as the recipient of the Geoff Taber Alumni Achievement Award by Next Canada at Venture Day 2017.  The award was renamed this year in honour of the late Geoff Taber, an Osler partner, and NEXT Canada supporter.

“Geoff Taber supported Kira since day one, and I am so thankful to have had the chance to work with him,” said Cushman. “I can’t believe it’s already been five years since myself and Konrad [Listwan-Ciesielski] were standing on this stage pitching Kira Talent back in 2012. What a journey it has been proud!"

Cushman extended thanks to the Kira team, the company’s investors, Next Canada and all those who have supported us thus far, with a special mention to John Kelleher, Co-Chair of Next Canada and Kira’s original Next 36 mentor and chairman.