Steve Cody

Raising awareness for drug use. My son Nick passed away from using MDMA. Nick was adopted into our family of 5. Nick's father also passed away from a drug overdose. We don't judge, we just feel that it's important for people to always remember that they can say NO and make that a habit.

https://www.cbc.ca/news2/interactives/saying-no-for-nick/

I was honored to be selected as the Chairman of the selection committee that awarded $1 million to the winner of the drug testing challenge on behalf of the Canadian Government.

Canada is in the midst of a crisis. The number of overdoses and deaths caused by opioids, including fentanyl, has risen sharply and continues to rise. In 2016, there were more than 2,800 suspected opioid-related deaths in Canada and in 2017, there were nearly 4,000 Canadian lives lost. Governments… Show more

I was honored to be selected as the Chairman of the selection committee that awarded $1 million to the winner of the drug testing challenge on behalf of the Canadian Government.

Canada is in the midst of a crisis. The number of overdoses and deaths caused by opioids, including fentanyl, has risen sharply and continues to rise. In 2016, there were more than 2,800 suspected opioid-related deaths in Canada and in 2017, there were nearly 4,000 Canadian lives lost. Governments, non-government organizations, health and public safety professionals, and Canadians across the country have been responding to this crisis in an effort to save lives.

https://www.obj.ca/article/ottawa-entrepreneur-champions-1m-health-canada-drug-checking-tech-challenge Show less

This committee will advise two different programs; Business Management and Entrepreneurship ( 2 year diploma) and the Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program (Grad Certificate – 1 year)

Supporting Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder.

The Better Software Company will facilitate a registration based program for interested BGC youth to learn foundational business and personal skills. The program curriculum is focused on providing fun and interactive sessions that will include guest speakers who specialize in specific areas of business. This welcoming and safe environment will nurture dreamers, challenge creative's and provide a basic foundation for builders. The two primary goals of the program are to have fun and introduce a… Show more

The Better Software Company will facilitate a registration based program for interested BGC youth to learn foundational business and personal skills. The program curriculum is focused on providing fun and interactive sessions that will include guest speakers who specialize in specific areas of business. This welcoming and safe environment will nurture dreamers, challenge creative's and provide a basic foundation for builders. The two primary goals of the program are to have fun and introduce a pathway into business as a career opportunity. Every 2 weeks youth will be guided step by step via B Better Youth Entrepreneurship Workshops to create their own small business. Show less

We are a parent organization working hard to protect our children and communities from the destruction of drugs. We are focused on educating our youth, finding gaps within our system and holding public officials accountable.

Message to establish a chapter within your community.

It takes a village!

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/high-stakes-parent-group-opiods-ottawa-1.4124806

Helping like-minded entrepreneurs by sharing my experiences in starting, building and scaling both traditional and technology companies