Cherry Rose Tan

Cherry Rose Tan

Toronto, Ontario
Futurist | Entrepreneur | General Partner at Renew Venture Capital | Leadership & Tech Visionary
Cherry Rose Tan is a fifth-generation entrepreneur and a General Partner at Renew Venture Capital, a firm committed to reshaping investment paradigms to address society's most pressing challenges. With nearly two decades of diverse expertise in Tech, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship, she has established herself as a First Mover in multiple industries, including crypto, edtech, and mental health. Currently serving as the Entrepreneur in Residence at the Schulich School of Business, she advises a vast ecosystem of 225 startups and 3,000 members, further solidifying her role as a catalyst for entrepreneurial success and organizational resilience.
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CHERRY ROSE TAN BIOGRAPHY

With over 15 years of experience in tech, innovation, and entrepreneurship, futurist Cherry Rose Tan has built a reputation as the “First Mover” in several industries, including crypto, ed-tech, and mental health. A crypto Investor since 2015, Cherry Rose Tan partnered with her brother and resulted in the creation of Paycase Financial, a Canadian blockchain pioneer that provides infrastructure and liquidity to global financial markets.

Cherry Rose Tan’s latest company #REALTALK, the mental health movement for the tech industry, is known for being North America’s first and largest platform on Founder Mental Health. Specializing in working with high-net worth and C-Suite clientele, Cherry Rose Tan grew the movement to 40,000 leaders and 70 national champions in four years, with a synonymous Top 14 Business podcast on iTunes as well.

Currently, Cherry Rose Tan is the Entrepreneur in Residence at the Schulich School of Business, where Cherry Rose Tan advises a global ecosystem of 200 startups and 3,000 members. As a Venture Partner for GoingVC Partners, one of the largest angel networks in San Francisco, Cherry Rose Tan holds expertise in early-stage B2B SaaS, network effects, and regulated industries like crypto and cannabis.

Early in her career, Cherry Rose Tan has been an award-winning K-12 educator, teaching in Canada’s most exclusive schools. With a M.A. in Education from the University of Toronto, she specialized in gamification as a teacher-researcher and holds a 25-year history as a gamer, where she ranked #17 (out of 25 million users) on Neopets, a virtual pets website that served as a precursor to the metaverse.

As an Innovation Keynote Speaker, Cherry Rose Tan is represented by the Speakers Bureau of Canada, with her first book being released in late 2022. Her companies have been featured on Forbes, Inc., The Globe and Mail, CBC, Nasdaq, Reuters, Insider, and MarketWatch for being disrupters in their respective industries.

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possibility executed™: determining the future of your organization in an age of uncertainty

  • Virtual PresentationKeynote PresentationWorkshop SessionHalf Day TrainingFull Day Training
  • In a world of exponential technology, organizations (and their people) face a daily environment of stress, uncertainty, and rapid change. This pressure continues to build, as we grapple with the long-term impacts of the pandemic and the recession. The fact is we need leaders who can rise to the occasion, but how do we build the future of our organization without burning out along the way?

    In this presentation, fifth-generation entrepreneur and venture capitalist Cherry Rose Tan shares the mindset, heart set, and skillset leaders need to build future-proof organizations. Having coached and advised over 300 startups and their executive teams, she offers real-world insights and case studies on how to implement and scale strategies that will drive your organization forward.

    This session is perfect for leaders and teams:

    • Navigating constant stress and change, such as emerging technology, new competitors, or low resources
    • Dealing with burnout, resistance, and/or low morale as you implement innovation or digital transformation
    • Struggling to recruit and/or retain talent, while executing high-stakes or long-term strategies

    The audience will leave with:

    • A shared language for identifying and addressing stressors before they snowball
    • A 3-part leadership model that empowers every team member to create everyday resilience in the face of change
    • The awareness, energy, and inspiration to begin building an innovative culture

possibility executed™ with artificial intelligence

  • Virtual PresentationKeynote PresentationWorkshop SessionHalf Day TrainingFull Day Training
  • Is AI disrupting or helping you? Artificial intelligence (AI) is a historic moment: one of complete disruption and transformation of every industry, and the emergence of never-seen-before ways of optimizing, expanding, and monetizing our businesses. The advent of AI means that all organizations, regardless of industry, have the unprecedented potential to be more nimble, profitable, and responsive than ever before.

    In this presentation, serial founder Cherry Rose Tan demystifies the world of AI, weaving in real-life business cases from the world of startups and unicorns. From generative AI (like ChatGPT) to predictive AI, she covers three ways AI can improve your organization (content creation, organizational workflow, and strategic decision-making), so you can compete and expand your business in these changing times.

    This session is perfect for leaders and teams:

    • Curious or eager to use AI, especially in staying relevant against market competitors, but unsure where to start
    • Overwhelmed by AI as a whole, and looking for a seasoned expert to show where the opportunities and distractions are
    • Experiencing massive industry or business disruption, and feeling the pressure to act now

    The audience will leave with:

    • An understanding of the types of AI out there, and the opportunities and applications each of them can unlock for your organization
    • Inspiration and energy to tackle AI head-on as an organization
    • Real-life case studies to translate this conversation from theory to practice and empower immediate application

     

possibility executed™ with web3 and metaverse

  • Virtual PresentationKeynote PresentationWorkshop SessionHalf Day TrainingFull Day Training
  • Has your organization integrated these technologies or are you being left behind? Web3 is the next evolution of the internet – a decentralized internet powered by blockchain and tokens, like cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and more. It’s not just a technological shift: it’s a fundamental shift in how we connect, control, and transact with each other and businesses.

    Web3 is intertwined with the rise of the Metaverse, virtual environments where Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha are thriving. In these digital and immersive worlds, entire communities and even economies exist that represent billions in untapped revenue. Leveraging 25 years of experience in Web3 technologies and digital worlds, crypto investor Cherry Rose Tan shares the trends, insights, and opportunities that will impact the businesses ready to embrace these technologies.

    This session is perfect for leaders and teams:

    • Feeling pressure to understand or apply these technologies, but unsure where to start
    • Responsible for creating new revenue streams or opportunities, especially with growing market segments like Gen Z and Gen Alpha
    • Experiencing massive industry or business disruption, who need accurate and real-life insights to stay competitive and make strategic business decisions

    The audience will leave with:

    • A framework for navigating the 3 key technologies and their related applications in real life and in business
    • The confidence and ability to identify business opportunities (and to mitigate the risk) that come with adopting Web3 and/or Metaverse
    • A practical, everyday way of talking about Web3 and Metaverse with your teams, your customers, and other stakeholders

#realtalk: building a thriving and resilient organization

  • Virtual PresentationKeynote PresentationWorkshop SessionHalf Day TrainingFull Day Training
  • How do we build resilient leaders (and thus, organizations), who will rise in the face of adversity? Cherry Rose Tan has spent the last 15 years answering this question, culminating in her company #REALTALK, the mental health movement for the tech industry. Known as North America’s first and largest platform on Entrepreneurial Mental Health, she has worked with over 40,000 leaders in 27 industries, helping teams build a strong foundation of mental health across their organization.

    In this presentation, Tan shares how leaders can utilize “real talk” (the art and science of tough conversations) to build a stronger and healthier workplace at all levels of an organization. In an era of remote work and also burnout, organizational performance comes down to the mental and emotional health of your employees.

    This session is perfect for leaders and teams:

    • Experiencing high levels of burnout, especially in a post-pandemic, remote work, or recession context
    • Recognizing that employee burnout and turnover are occurring and need to be addressed sooner rather than later
    • Dealing with significant stress and change, causing a decrease in employee productivity and motivation

    The audience will leave with:

    • A shared and approachable language for talking about Workplace Mental Health
    • A safe and inclusive space that serves as a first step, so that organizations can build on this momentum
    • A 3-step framework, equally inspiring and hands-on, that will empower employees to manage and restore their workplace wellbeing

one percent-her: lessons from a fifth-generation entrepreneur

  • Virtual PresentationKeynote PresentationWorkshop SessionHalf Day TrainingFull Day Training
  • What does it take to be in the top 1% of your field? As a Filipino-Chinese Canadian woman who carved her own path as a C-Suite executive, Cherry Rose Tan’s success as a Woman of Colour represents less than 1% of all tech founders. Her experience in competitive and male-dominated industries like tech and academia gives her unique insight on what it takes to excel.

    Through her raw and inspiring journey from poverty to success, Tan offers a proven roadmap and strategies for every individual, especially the underrepresented, to become a “one percenter”- a powerhouse leader in their organization or industry. Grounded in real-life stories, she brings two decades of entrepreneurial experience, along with lessons learned from 140 years of entrepreneurship in her family.

    This presentation is perfect for leaders and teams:

    • Aware of the need to cultivate their organization’s future leaders
    • Looking for examples of leadership and success that are grounded in diverse and decolonized perspectives
    • Feeling pressure to be more inclusive and responsive to their employees, especially as they recruit and retain womxn and/or Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC)

    The audience will leave with:

    • A real-life perspective on what it takes to be a powerhouse leader and achieve career promotion(s) in the face of systemic barriers
    • An inspiring and welcoming way of weaving inclusive leadership into your organization
    • The mindset and habits used by world-class founders and entrepreneurs to excel, despite the odds

thrive or die: leading authentic conversations and innovation in a disruptive landscape

  • Virtual PresentationKeynote PresentationWorkshop SessionHalf Day TrainingFull Day Training
  • The landscape of business is undergoing rapid transformation, elevating the stakes for established organizations as newcomers aim to claim market share. Navigating this shifting terrain requires more than traditional leadership; it demands authentic engagement with your team through honest and tough conversations. As you aim to align both personal performance and business outcomes, a collective approach to innovation becomes indispensable.

    This presentation equips you with actionable insights for fostering a culture that not only anticipates disruption but leverages it for growth and sustainability. You’ll learn how to scale innovation, from individual stakeholders through the organizational hierarchy, to set the course for industry-wide impact.

thrive or die - the future of work: retaining millennial and gen z talent

  • Virtual PresentationKeynote PresentationWorkshop SessionHalf Day TrainingFull Day Training
  • Talent acquisition and retention have become increasingly complex as Millennial and Gen Z professionals demand more flexible, hybrid work arrangements. To stay competitive, organizations must evolve into 21st-century entities adept at meeting these expectations. Cherry Rose Tan draws from her unique vantage point at the Schulich School of Business and her work in startup investment to offer proven strategies for becoming the employer of choice in this new era.

    Through research-backed frameworks, this presentation delivers actionable insights for not only recruiting top talent but also for fostering an environment where they choose to stay and grow. Here, you’ll discover how to be responsive to the evolving trends of work, ensuring your organization remains an industry frontrunner.

thrive or die - the future of money : blockchain, nfts, and digital assets

  • Virtual PresentationKeynote PresentationWorkshop SessionHalf Day TrainingFull Day Training
  • In a financial landscape experiencing seismic shifts, ignoring the impact of blockchain and digital assets is a risk organizations cannot afford. Industry trailblazer and crypto investor Cherry Rose Tan provides a crucial roadmap to guide leaders through these complexities. Tan demystifies the intricacies of blockchain and sheds light on the burgeoning world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), offering fresh perspectives that are grounded in cutting-edge research and real-world application.

    Tan’s presentation illuminates why blockchain technologies have become a focal point for retail investors and historically underrepresented demographics. Drawing from her own experience as a first mover in this transformative space, she provides actionable insights to equip organizations with the understanding they need. This presentation serves as an invaluable toolkit for leaders, arming them with the knowledge to navigate and capitalize on the rapidly evolving digital financial ecosystem.

thrive or die - data drive cultures

  • Virtual PresentationKeynote PresentationWorkshop SessionHalf Day TrainingFull Day Training
  • In an era where data reigns supreme, understanding its role in strategic decision-making is pivotal for any organization’s success. Venture capitalist Cherry Rose Tan delivers a compelling presentation on how a data-driven culture can profoundly impact an organization’s bottom line. She elucidates how data aids in assessing risks and shaping strategic initiatives, especially when responding to both internal and external stakeholders.

    Tan focuses on the four pillars of data—key components that serve as the foundation for creating cultures that not only excel but also inspire and mobilize their teams. Highlighting startling consumer trends, such as the 59% of consumers who will sever ties with brands failing to personalize experiences, Tan offers a clear roadmap for optimizing data utility. Drawing from real-life case studies, the presentation demystifies data, moving it from mere access to actionable insights that empower organizations to both do good and thrive financially.

the future of community - metaverse, esports, and gamification

  • Virtual PresentationKeynote PresentationWorkshop SessionHalf Day TrainingFull Day Training
  • In a financial landscape experiencing seismic shifts, ignoring the impact of blockchain and digital assets is a risk organizations cannot afford. Industry trailblazer and crypto investor Cherry Rose Tan provides a crucial roadmap to guide leaders through these complexities. She not only demystifies the intricacies of blockchain but also sheds light on the burgeoning world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), offering fresh perspectives that are grounded in cutting-edge research and real-world application.

    Tan’s keynote is particularly resonant as it illuminates why blockchain technologies have become a focal point for retail investors and historically underrepresented demographics. Drawing from her own experience as a first mover in this transformative space, she provides actionable insights to equip organizations with the understanding they need. This presentation serves as an invaluable toolkit for leaders, arming them with the knowledge to navigate and capitalize on the rapidly evolving digital financial ecosystem.

Testimonials

Cherry Rose is a collaborator. When you work with her, you know that she’s giving it her most. The Canadian Innovation Exchange’s community of 10,000+ founders and investors value the spaces that Cherry Rose creates for our leaders.

Lauren Linton

Executive Director
Canadian Innovation Exchange

When you have a leader like Cherry Rose come on stage, ‘I went through this and I went through this, and this, and this, and I’m still standing,’ that is such a powerful message to the world.

Theresa Laurico

Founder & CEO
SociaLIGHT Conference

Cherry Rose is the real deal. It’s hard sometimes to get the words out, when you have people that make it a genuine impact on not just the attendees, but on the event organizers and everyone around them. It’s a very rare thing. It’s very rare.

Steven Pulver

Co-Founder
Fireside Conference

I saw Cherry Rose Tan speak and was immediately struck by her rare and compelling mix of candor, compassion, and professional expertise. If you are thinking of booking her: Do it.

Caitlin Kelly

Regular Contributor
The New York Times

I’ve attended so many of these conferences and always end up zoning out or losing interest. Cherry Rose’s keynote was the complete opposite. Her story was so real, and I was so captivated and engaged through every moment of her talk.

Evan Woo

Student Trustee
Toronto District School Board

Cherry Rose had the entire group engaged and captivated from start to finish. She is personable, funny, and captivating. Her wealth of experience across numerous industries is remarkable and this was core to what made her keynote so powerful.

George Silva

National Manager
Dealer Operations at Mercedes-Benz Canada

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Known as a popular key note speaker in Canada, Cherry Rose Tan creates life changing experiences for the participants with practical insights and strategic advice they can implement right after the session. Working with a one our leading expert speaker like Cherry Rose Tan from Toronto, Ontario offers organizations a fresh perspective to assist the people of the organization. No matter if it is a government, association, or business crowd, Cherry Rose Tan is a perfect speaker for your event. Through unique practical insights for trending topics and years experience speaking to different organizations, Cherry Rose Tan focuses on changing individuals to make better decisions at work and their lives. No matter if you are holding an in person or virtual event, having an influential speaker such as Cherry Rose Tan will engage, motivate, and activate the audience to make a change in their lives and inspire action for results to meet organizational goals. Your workforce will benefit from Cherry Rose Tan’s presentations and speeches, with measurable results set to shift the people of the organization and core direction of the company. Book Cherry Rose Tan speaker for your annual general meeting, conference, summit, or convention in Canada.

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