Meet David
Canadian entrepreneur David Howard has achieved remarkable success across diverse business ventures. He has produced thousands of luxury events for Fortune 500 companies, organized hundreds of concerts and keynote speaking events, founded a kitchen gadget company that landed a deal with Walmart after finding success through a traditional TV infomercial, and partnered in a top-selling mobile app development company.
Beyond his traditional business pursuits, David is an acclaimed philanthropist. He started a charity dedicated to supporting Canadian Veterans in their transition to civilian life, including a program focused on helping them launch their own businesses. Furthermore, David is the founder Homes For Heroes Foundation, a Canadian charity that builds and operates tiny home communities with wraparound social support programs for unhoused Veterans.
What Makes David Different?
David’s inspiring personal story adds depth to his professional accomplishments. Audience members learn how his undiagnosed ADHD and learning disabilities led him down a destructive path of substance abuse, which he overcame to graduate university with Dean’s List honors. He shares behind-the-scenes stories of working with world-renowned talent in music, politics, and entertainment. Ultimately, David’s entrepreneurial journey and philanthropic work demonstrate his ability to succeed where others have faltered, particularly through his collaborations with all levels of government, private businesses, and individuals to establish Canada’s first tiny home village for veterans.
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Building off his success with the Homes For Heroes Foundation; David’s firm ToMarket works with municipalities, charities, and developers to build affordable housing solutions.
VETERAN AFFAIRS
For the past 25 years David has been committed to serving those that stood on guard for Canada. David has built and directed programs for our Canadian heroes to ensure they have the support they need when transitioning back to civilian life. Serving one’s country has its own challenges and the programs David has developed are greatly appreciated within the Veteran community.
ENTREPRENEURIALISM
David has founded and directed a number of companies and charities including Veterans Supports, App Development, Affordable Housing, Real Estate, Event Production, Television Infomercials, and Producer / Host “About Town” Television Show.
CONCERT PRODUCTION
The Event Group has won multiple industry awards for its creative event productions. The company has had the privilege of collaborating with some of the world's most renowned performers and speakers.
LEADERSHIP
David was featured twice in Calgary Avenue Magazine 40 under 40 publication, selected as a Leader of Tomorrow by Business in Calgary Magazine, and awarded the Queens Jubilee medal and the Queens Diamond Jubilee medal for his support of those that served.
PERSONAL GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
David was not officially diagnosed with ADHD until after he graduated from high school. Despite struggling in grade school, he later found his footing at the university level. Through overcoming hurdles and taking on challenges, David's journey has become a source of insight and inspiration for his public speaking audiences.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Being an entrepreneur and philanthropist has kept David integrated within a diverse group of companies and charities, while always learning and growing his business management skills. David’s key roles within his companies and the charities he has started and leads has been the overall strategic focus, personnel, governance, operations, marketing, and finance.
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Your keynote speakers and panelists are arguably the most important part of your conference or event. They’re brand ambassadors who lend their credibility and reputation to your event. After a keynote presentation from David Howard, audiences will leave energized, inspired, motivated, and engaged.
Expertise In:
- Entrepreneurship
- Resilience and Adversity
- Leadership
- Affordable Housing
- Veteran Transition
- Business Strategy
- Personal Growth and Development
- Teamwork
- Resilience and Adversity
- The Importance of Giving Back
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