Emad Rizkalla

Co-founder of Bluedrop

Emad Rizkalla co-founded Bluedrop (formerly called ZeddComm) in 1992 as a young engineering student and has since become recognized as one of North America’s pioneers and thought leaders in e-Learning, entrepreneurship and corporate leadership. His vision, inspirational leadership style and keen business acumen have never gone unnoticed—Emad has been honoured as one of Canada’s “Top 40 Under 40″ and has also been featured in a TIME Magazine cover story that highlighted eight “young dynamic entrepreneurs who will create the 21st Century.”  In addition to publishing numerous articles about learning organizations, corporate leadership, and consulting excellence, Emad has been featured in dozens of publications and media such as CBC’s The National, CBC Radio, The Globe and Mail, MacLean’s, BBC Radio, and the National Post.

Emad is an active member of many national committees, has chaired several Not-for-Profit Boards and sits on a Federal task force with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. He is a highly sought speaker in conferences throughout North America. Emad holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Memorial University of Newfoundland.

August 2010