E525 – Josh Rainbow, Future Summit 2025: Innovation Unleashed

 
 
Just because something scares you doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it. It probably means you should do it that much more.
— Josh Rainbow (14:02)

At just 28, Josh Rainbow is building more than a conference—he's building a movement. As the founder of Future Summit, Josh has evolved from university meetups to one of Canada’s most carefully curated platforms for innovation and collaboration. This episode explores how Josh is connecting legacy energy giants with AI founders, drone startups with defense tech, and government policymakers with the next generation of leaders. From managing sponsor dynamics to hosting dinners that spark real partnerships, Josh reveals the thoughtfulness behind every panel, party, and activation. What sets Future Summit apart? It's the commitment to land the plane—to make sure every conversation leads to tangible next steps. Josh isn’t just producing content—he’s producing collisions that count.

Tyler Chisholm