Bruce M Firestone is a distinguished real estate investment and business coach with extensive experience in various sectors, including real estate brokerage as a broker at Royal LePage Performance Realty and as a coach at Firestone and Associates. With a background as the founder of the Ottawa Senators and the Ottawa Senators Foundation, Firestone combines expertise in urban design, leadership, and marketing. Additionally, Bruce M Firestone has held academic positions as a professor at the University of Ottawa and has contributed to the entrepreneurial community through roles such as Entrepreneur in Residence at Exploriem.org. Their educational credentials encompass a PhD in Urban Economics from The Australian National University, alongside various degrees in engineering and finance. As a keynote speaker, Firestone focuses on creating opportunities in urban development and entrepreneurship.