Some of the most important work in a tech ecosystem never shows up in a press release. Philippe Burns has spent years building the connective tissue that makes a real community possible — and Tech Thursday is one of the clearest examples of what consistent, genuine community building actually looks like.

Keith Daser talks with Philippe Burns, co-founder and host of Tech Thursday, a weekly community networking series for Canada's tech ecosystem. Philippe shares his journey from corporate tech roles to community builder, what the weekly cadence has taught him about showing up, and why connection — not content — is what makes a technology community last.

Topics covered:

• How Tech Thursday was built and why the weekly rhythm became its biggest advantage
• What genuine community building looks like vs. performative networking
• The role of connectors in a healthy tech ecosystem
• What Philippe has learned from hundreds of conversations across Canada's tech community
• Why showing up consistently matters more than any single event or announcement
• How to build relationships that create lasting business value

Find Philippe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippe-burns/

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If you believe you deserve more from your technology partnerships – connect with the team at:
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This episode of Sell Me This Podcast was expertly edited, filmed, and produced by Laila Hobbs and Bretten Roissl of Social Launch Labs, who deliver top-tier storytelling and technical excellence. A special thanks to the entire team for their dedication to crafting compelling content that engages, connects, and inspires. 

Find the team at Social Launch Labs at:
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