"A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove... but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child."
Miles Spencer Nadal is an international entrepreneur and philanthropist. He passionately believes in championing people to pursue their dreams without limit, having founded the Dare To Dream initiative to support ambitious entrepreneurs and those in need. The single motivating factor behind Miles’ business success is his desire to make a difference in the world by giving back.
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An ardent supporter of entrepreneurship as the bedrock of a thriving economy, Miles embraces opportunities to support, encourage, and invest in the entrepreneurs he encounters in his business activities. In today’s world, small and medium sized businesses are the primary generator of new jobs, and a key source of innovation. Miles is committed to supporting the growth of these enterprises.
Every entrepreneur has a story, and learning about their journey is a source of endless fascination to Miles. Knowing from his own experience that the path for any entrepreneur is paved with challenges along the way, he believes that entrepreneurs are a special breed – risk takers, dreamers, creative problem solvers, and ultimately, resourceful survivors who can evolve and adapt to shifting forces.
Miles attributes his business achievements to the culmination of a strong vision and instincts, along with perseverance, immeasurable determination, timing, as well as some good luck. Sharing the lessons from his experiences building businesses and partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs is his passion and focus.
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Canada is 2nd to the US in entrepreneurial activity, beating all other G7 countries.
Nation
20% of Canadians plan to start their own business within five years
The peak age for Canadian entrepreneurs is between 48 to 64
150k new small businesses in canada each year
Only 51% of new businesses survive five years
Small businesses account for 77% of all private jobs created in Canada
Small businesses represent 30% of Canada’s gdp
Only 5% of sme’s get funding from government, loans, grants, subsidies and other non-repayable contributions
Lack of financing is the biggest challenge facing canadian entrepreneurs. 84% rely on personal capital*Between 2010 - 2015, Source: Stats Canada, Government of Canada, https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/061.nsf/eng/h_03018.html#point2-2
