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York School Alumni and Promising Entrepreneur Selected for The Next 36

1/21/2015

York alumni, Jake Dancyger (Head Boy, Class of ’11), has been selected for most selective program that provides world class academic instruction...

York alumni, Jake Dancyger (Head Boy, Class of ’11), has been selected for the fifth cohort of The Next 36 –Canada's most selective program that provides world class academic instruction, business mentorship and venture building to the country's most promising entrepreneurs. Jake was chosen from a pool of over 630 impressive applicants from coast to coast.

"Being selected to be a part of The Next 36 has been a truly rewarding experience. I am so grateful to have met such fantastic people during the selection process and look forward to the next seven months ahead. With support from some of North America’s top business advisors, professors and mentors, the program will provide me with every resource I need to build a successful venture alongside a fantastic team," says Jake.

When asked about his experience at The York School Jake comments:

"The York School provided me with an unparalleled education, challenging me to think ‘outside the box’. My teachers pushed me to try new things, take new experiences on and think about the world in a different way. It also provided me with the ability to think critically about the way traditional industries work to uncover new innovations to more efficiently solve every day problems."

Congratulations, Jake!

To read more about The Next 36 click here.

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