Bridging the Gap: Elevating Productivity and Community Impact through Digital Adoption
In this session, we’ll explore the transformative impact of digital adoption on small businesses and local communities. Discover how digital adoption and enhancing understanding of digital tools and technologies can significantly increase the capacity and productivity of your small businesses and communities.
Learn practical strategies to build programs that strengthen local ecosystems, and drive economic growth, innovation, and sustainability. All while ensuring you are safe and protected from cyber and other threats.
About the Speaker
Darryl Julott
Darryl Julott
Darryl Julott is the Managing Lead for Digital Main Street, a program created by the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA) with support from the City of Toronto to help small businesses embrace digital adoption. Darryl brings a wealth of expertise in fostering public-private partnerships and designing programs that enhance small business and community growth through technology adoption, and digital transformation. Under his leadership, the Digital Main Street program has supported over 100,000 businesses across 1,400+ communities to date, facilitating their digital transformation journeys. The Digital Main Street program has also created 3,500+ jobs for recent graduates to help kick start their careers.
A veteran entrepreneur and innovation expert, Darryl combines his extensive experience with a passion for innovation, positioning himself as a thought leader in the intersection of retail, technology, and digital transformation. In his spare time, Darryl enjoys coaching youth sports and volunteering with youth mentorship organizations, as well as other charities.
