Currently as the co-founder and CEO of SilkStart, I focus on helping membership organizations stay relevant in today's world through innovative social and Web 2.0 technology to improve membership communications and management.
Prior to SIlkStart, I was the IT Project Manager at TELUS, delivering projects that help TELUS fulfill its $900M contract for the Quebec government.
In addition, I helped TELUS bring its internal employee support online via managed online chat and intelligent Q&A, cutting up to 60% of its operational costs in... see more Currently as the co-founder and CEO of SilkStart, I focus on helping membership organizations stay relevant in today's world through innovative social and Web 2.0 technology to improve membership communications and management.
Prior to SIlkStart, I was the IT Project Manager at TELUS, delivering projects that help TELUS fulfill its $900M contract for the Quebec government.
In addition, I helped TELUS bring its internal employee support online via managed online chat and intelligent Q&A, cutting up to 60% of its operational costs in related departments.
Passionate about Web 2.0 technology, I brought Ruby on Rails, AJAX, an employee blogging platform, and various other technologies into TELUS, advancing its project delivery capability and improving its internal communications.
I am also passionate about giving back to the community. I volunteer at Big Brothers, the local food bank, the Crisis Center for suicide prevention, and the Vancouver Board of Trade for mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs.
As the President of TELUS's Toastmasters chapter, I helped increase chapter membership by 30%, and more than 60% of the members achieve their objectives. Our chapter was awarded the International President's Distinguished Chapter, the highest honor a chapter can receive.
I am fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and casual Japanese. I graduated from the University of Toronto with a Computer Science degree and now the Assistant Area Governor of Toastmasters in Burnaby BC, supporting 6 local chapters.
Prior to SIlkStart, I was the IT Project Manager at TELUS, delivering projects that help TELUS fulfill its $900M contract for the Quebec government.
In addition, I helped TELUS bring its internal employee support online via managed online chat and intelligent Q&A, cutting up to 60% of its operational costs in... see more Currently as the co-founder and CEO of SilkStart, I focus on helping membership organizations stay relevant in today's world through innovative social and Web 2.0 technology to improve membership communications and management.
Prior to SIlkStart, I was the IT Project Manager at TELUS, delivering projects that help TELUS fulfill its $900M contract for the Quebec government.
In addition, I helped TELUS bring its internal employee support online via managed online chat and intelligent Q&A, cutting up to 60% of its operational costs in related departments.
Passionate about Web 2.0 technology, I brought Ruby on Rails, AJAX, an employee blogging platform, and various other technologies into TELUS, advancing its project delivery capability and improving its internal communications.
I am also passionate about giving back to the community. I volunteer at Big Brothers, the local food bank, the Crisis Center for suicide prevention, and the Vancouver Board of Trade for mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs.
As the President of TELUS's Toastmasters chapter, I helped increase chapter membership by 30%, and more than 60% of the members achieve their objectives. Our chapter was awarded the International President's Distinguished Chapter, the highest honor a chapter can receive.
I am fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and casual Japanese. I graduated from the University of Toronto with a Computer Science degree and now the Assistant Area Governor of Toastmasters in Burnaby BC, supporting 6 local chapters.
Professional Experience
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SilkStart Technology Inc.CurrentPresident and CEOSilkStart is a Social Membership Solution for membership organizations, such as your local chamber of commerce,...read moreSilkStart is a Social Membership Solution for membership organizations, such as your local chamber of commerce, board of trade, that helps them improve membership (recruit and retain) and reduce costs without impacting their cash-flow.
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Toastmasters International2010President- Led a team of 5 member-elected club executives, establishing objectives and improving club operations, culture,...read more- Led a team of 5 member-elected club executives, establishing objectives and improving club operations, culture, and brand.
- Increased membership by more than 30%
- Helped more than 60% of the members obtained their Competent Communicator, Advanced Communicator, and Competent Leader designation
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TELUS Communications2010IT Project ManagerLead projects to implement TELUS's $900 million Large Complex Deal with the Government of...read moreLead projects to implement TELUS's $900 million Large Complex Deal with the Government of Quebec.
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r21731918-Bell-lost-another-gov-bid-to-Telus-Quebec-to-go-Telus -
TELUS2009Strategic Project Manager- Reported directly to the Vice President of IT Development & Support.read more
- Established an Organization Performance...- Reported directly to the Vice President of IT Development & Support.
- Established an Organization Performance dashboard based on for the Vice President.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives based on the dashboard, leading the VP's scores to become the best in the entire IT organization.
- Transformed a 300-person team into a data-driven organization
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HiRate Energy Inc.2010ConsultantReport directly to the CEO of HiRate Energy for areas in:
- Human Resources
- Strategy
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TELUS2009Business Analyst / Project ManagerLed a $300,000 project to establish the first virtual Human Resources Service Center for TELUS HR, serving 32,000...read moreLed a $300,000 project to establish the first virtual Human Resources Service Center for TELUS HR, serving 32,000 employees with a 1-800 line, Live Chat, Email, Web Support.
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TELUS2008Developer AnalystResponsible for small to medium size projects & initiatives, acting as:read more
- project manager
- business system...Responsible for small to medium size projects & initiatives, acting as:
- project manager
- business system analyst
- software engineer
BT Development & Support, Supporting Units
BT Leadership Development Program
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Sun Microsystems2007Campus Ambassador, University of TorontoPromoting Sun's technology and events on campus.Promoting Sun's technology and events on campus.
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Epson2006Software EngineerResearch & Development in web applications / development practices / project management methodologies.read more
Proficient...Research & Development in web applications / development practices / project management methodologies.
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Daniel Chu2010Consultant- Web design and online advertising.read more
- Communication infrastructure, including email system, wiki, and blog
- IT...- Web design and online advertising.
- Communication infrastructure, including email system, wiki, and blog
- IT Consulting for start-ups - show more...
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Daniel Chu posted a discussion:1 month ago
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Maggie McKee We have one of the very best in our HOBN - Jaime Ward with Ginger Kid Creative.1 month ago
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Craig Addy I second Jaime. Note: She will be away for a few days as of this Sunday.1 month ago
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Sandy Chernoff Jaime turned my website over to a WordPress format and was very helpful in showing me how to use it....she is reliable, knowledgeable and attentive.1 month ago
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Daniel Chu posted a discussion:Really want to get rid of our current office as it no longer meets our needs and I am looking for someone who can help us get someone else to occupy our current office. Thanks.4 months ago
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Ron Goyette Ah, the problems of growth and success!!4 months ago
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Daniel Chu posted a discussion:I am looking for a mentor / coach to put together some online marketing strategy / action plan for SilkStart. If you know someone, please let me know. Thanks.4 months ago
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Maggie McKee Our very own Bonnie Sainsbury would be my recommendation.4 months ago
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Ronald Lee Hi Dan,
Hmmm, what is the geographical area you want to target? Local area, North America, ...?4 months ago -
Aaron Koo Hi Dan. I might have a few suggestions but as Ronald pointed out there are variable that might qualify or disqualify these referrals.4 months ago
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Sandy Chernoff If Bonnie cannot help you, I have a friend who likely could: Iman Aghay at Success Road Enterprises. He has a lot of experience in this field.4 months ago
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Ronald Lee A strategy isn't the only question (nor need it be necessarily hard to create) to be asking, but also who and how you will execute it as well Dan.4 months ago
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Des Dougan Daniel,
You should talk to Bonnie Sainsbury - this is her area of expertise. And as many of us can attest to, she really knows her stuff.4 months ago -
Tracy McEvoy Daniel, chat with Bonnie and let her know what you are hoping to achieve. She will let you know if she's the right fit for your needs. I'm working with her presently and I've been impressed with... see moreDaniel, chat with Bonnie and let her know what you are hoping to achieve. She will let you know if she's the right fit for your needs. I'm working with her presently and I've been impressed with her knowledge and systematic approach.4 months ago
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Daniel Chu Thanks everyone -- this is a black-box to me, so I need some pointers to help me get started. I am targeting the executive directors at business/technology/entrepreneur membership organizations /... see moreThanks everyone -- this is a black-box to me, so I need some pointers to help me get started. I am targeting the executive directors at business/technology/entrepreneur membership organizations / associations in North America.4 months ago
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Bonnie Sainsbury looking forward to talking to you on Friday .. thanks Des and Tracy4 months ago
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Daniel Chu posted a discussion:
"Recent Activities" default to Recent, implemented new filter... more
"Recent Activities" default to Recent, implemented new filter "Relevant to Me"
Dear HOBN members,
Thanks once again for your feedback. Today, we've adjusted the way we sort activities on the homepage.
From now on, you'll have the default sorting as "Recent," which sorts items by their latest activity
We've also implemented a new filter called "Relevant to Me." This... see more Dear HOBN members,
Thanks once again for your feedback. Today, we've adjusted the way we sort activities on the homepage.
From now on, you'll have the default sorting as "Recent," which sorts items by their latest activity
We've also implemented a new filter called "Relevant to Me." This filter calculates and displays the content that is most relevant to you depending on the discussions you are involved, the topics you follow and the people you follow. It's like your personalized HOBN activity feed.
We hope you enjoy it.
HOBN team10 months ago-
Pierre (Pete) Charlebois Hi Dan. As features go. It occured to me it would be great if the group leaders had a function where they could send an email to those registered to their chapter. Great for updates, venue... see moreHi Dan. As features go. It occured to me it would be great if the group leaders had a function where they could send an email to those registered to their chapter. Great for updates, venue changes, re-conecting with old memebers, reminders etc...10 months ago
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Daniel Chu Dear Pierre, you can do so today if you go to your group's page and start a discussion there:
http://hobnonline.com/groups/hobn_kits_hobn10 months ago
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Daniel Chu posted a discussion:Dear HOBN members,
Thanks once again for your feedback. Today, we've adjusted the way we sort activities on the homepage.
From now on, you'll have the default sorting as "Popular," which sorts items by their latest activity
You can switch your view to "Recent," which sorts items by their... see more Dear HOBN members,
Thanks once again for your feedback. Today, we've adjusted the way we sort activities on the homepage.
From now on, you'll have the default sorting as "Popular," which sorts items by their latest activity
You can switch your view to "Recent," which sorts items by their posted date.
We hope you enjoy it.
HOBN team10 months ago-
Ron Goyette Hey Daniel,
Thanks for that!!10 months ago -
Daniel Chu No problem Ron :) Enjoy10 months ago
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Ronald Lee Is there a way to set the view option to 'recent' by default? In settings or something? It's easier to not miss postings with it showing recent posts.10 months ago
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Daniel Chu posted a discussion:Dear HOBN members, we have added the feature for you to download a chapter meeting or an event to your calendar.
Simply visit the chapter meeting or event page and click on the "add to my calendar" link under "when" on the right. Enjoy!11 months ago- See 1 more comment...
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George Moen You guys rock11 months ago
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Daniel Chu Dear Riel, it works with Google calendar. Follow the instruction below:
http://bit.ly/fsbON511 months ago -
Riel Roussopoulos OMG!!! what is that ... like 5 clicks to download and import the event into google cal? :) :) :)
copy paste add ... is faster
check out how they do it on meetup.com
it's pretty seemless ..... see moreOMG!!! what is that ... like 5 clicks to download and import the event into google cal? :) :) :)
copy paste add ... is faster
check out how they do it on meetup.com
it's pretty seemless .. one click add to gcal11 months ago
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Daniel Chu posted a discussion:As many of you may have noticed, we have been working hard on this new initiative to get everyone's company profile displayed.
You can now go to the Members tab and see a company listing there. So, start creating / populating your company profile today :)
Simply go to your name on the top... see more As many of you may have noticed, we have been working hard on this new initiative to get everyone's company profile displayed.
You can now go to the Members tab and see a company listing there. So, start creating / populating your company profile today :)
Simply go to your name on the top right there to edit / create a company profile. If you have any questions, please feel free to send them to support@hobnonline.com.11 months ago-
Ronald Lee Oh great, this looks good Dan.12 months ago
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Daniel Chu Thanks Ron -- more exciting stuff to come soon :)12 months ago
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Daniel Chu posted a discussion:Hi everyone,
Thanks for your continuous support. We have moved technical support to a centralized location:
http://bit.ly/SilkStartSupport
Going forward, if you have any technical problems, please visit: http://bit.ly/SilkStartSupport
If you have a feature request, bug report, or support... see more Hi everyone,
Thanks for your continuous support. We have moved technical support to a centralized location:
http://bit.ly/SilkStartSupport
Going forward, if you have any technical problems, please visit: http://bit.ly/SilkStartSupport
If you have a feature request, bug report, or support request, please submit it here: http://bit.ly/byF8wG.
Please note that we will NOT be monitoring the support inbox (support@hobnonline.com) effective immediately; instead, we'll be actively monitoring http://bit.ly/SilkStartSupport. Hence, submitting a question there will be the quickest way to get help from now on.
Thank you for your understanding.
HOBN Team11 months ago-
Greg Andruff When I am trying to promote a meeting should I post that in Discussion or Events??1 year ago
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Daniel Chu Hi Greg, please post your question here: http://silkstart.com:3000/projects/ss/boards1 year ago
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Howard Olsen Hi Greg,
When promoting events use discussions and Chapters. The events tab is for seminars workshops etc. In other words, event are all gatherings other than chapter meetings.1 year ago
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Daniel Chu posted a discussion:Hello Everyone,
We are pleased to let you know that we have rolled out a brand new messaging system (your inbox) and profile page.
Please feel free to test them out by sending each other messages and let us know if there's anything that we can improve for you.
You can reach us at... see more Hello Everyone,
We are pleased to let you know that we have rolled out a brand new messaging system (your inbox) and profile page.
Please feel free to test them out by sending each other messages and let us know if there's anything that we can improve for you.
You can reach us at support@hobnoneline.com
Have a wonderful weekend.
HOBN Team11 months ago-
Neil Hamilton Daniel, can you give me a call? It has to do with my membership renewal as a chapter host...
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Neil Hamilton ..sorry Daniel, my number is 604-569-19401 year ago
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Daniel Chu posted a discussion:Dear HOBN members,
The Marketplace is a perfect place for you to give your fellow HOBN members an exclusive rate on your premium products or services.
We have added 2 new fields into the member to member offer form: normal rate and HOBN member rate for you and you can submit your offers... see more Dear HOBN members,
The Marketplace is a perfect place for you to give your fellow HOBN members an exclusive rate on your premium products or services.
We have added 2 new fields into the member to member offer form: normal rate and HOBN member rate for you and you can submit your offers here:
http://hobnonline.com/deal/create_new_deal
Once again, since the platform is social, by putting in an offer, it allows your fellow HOBN members to help you promote your products and services via facebook, LinkedIn, and twitter in just ONE click. Hence, we strongly encourage you to put your offers in.
If you have any questions, please leave a comment here.
Yours in success,
HOBN team11 months ago -
Daniel Chu posted a discussion:Dear HOBN members,
I love HOBN! Because HOBN powers relationships between entrepreneurial professionals. HOBN's formula combines this powerful social networking platform with the very best elements of live weekly chapter meetings. Our members connect on-line and off-line to build real human... see more Dear HOBN members,
I love HOBN! Because HOBN powers relationships between entrepreneurial professionals. HOBN's formula combines this powerful social networking platform with the very best elements of live weekly chapter meetings. Our members connect on-line and off-line to build real human relationships that engender trust.
In other words, we are here to help each other succeed!
Hence, I'd strongly encourage you to help your fellow HOBNers promote their events by simply going into:
http://hobnonline.com/events
Click on an event, and click "Share" on that event -- this will help get the words out there.
Look forward to hearing more success stories in HOBN!
Yours in success,
Daniel11 months ago
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