The Knowledge Society (TKS)
Azar Chatur currently serves as the Director at The Knowledge Society (TKS) since July 2024. Prior to this role, Azar held the position of BC Investment Associate at Front Row Ventures from September 2023 to June 2024, and was the Director of Acquisitions & Project Manager at TC Home from April 2020 to January 2022. Azar co-founded and served as CEO of Matrix Furniture Canada from January 2018 to March 2020. In addition to entrepreneurship, Azar gained experience as the Head Coach of Cross Country at St. George's School from September 2018 to October 2019, and worked as a Business Development Associate at Checkfront between September 2016 and January 2018. Earlier career roles included Sales & Marketing Associate at Giftbit in 2016 and Marketing Specialist at Traction on Demand in 2014. Azar holds a Master of Business Administration from UBC Sauder School of Business (2022-2024) and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Victoria (2010-2015).
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The Knowledge Society (TKS)
Training the next generation of innovators to impact billions. In TKS, students are exposed to emerging STEM fields that are shaping the future of our world. Through knowledge sharing, building presentations, and working on real challenges with real companies, students will build a solid foundation for social impact entrepreneurship. Students in TKS are between the ages of 13-17. They are curious and ambitious teens who are passionate about changing the world. They are all students who are craving a community of like-minded people. Students are exposed to 40+ emerging technologies that are shaping the future of our world. Every student is encouraged to explore several areas of focus, so they can eventually find their true passion. Within their chosen focus areas, a student will build projects, write articles, and make videos that showcase their research and growing subject matter expertise. The goal? Develop passion and credibility. At TKS we focus on developing a growth mindset that encourages confidence, optimism, and independence. We help students build reliable mental models they can leverage when making difficult decisions. The goal? Build the mental stamina required to maintain drive and joyful fulfillment. There are 4 Areas of Personal Development at TKS: 1. Mindset: Students are intentional in developing and discussing their mindset every week. 2. Networks: Students learn how to build their own network of advisors to propel their success. 3. Confidence: Students complete discomfort challenges to gain confidence. 4. Wisdom: Students discover what drives them, so they can sustain their ambition into adulthood.