Fred Dawkins – Canadian Author and Entrepreneur

Fred Dawkins – Canadian an author, entrepreneur

Fred Dawkins is a multi-dimensional author, writing thought-provoking fictional novels, an informative instructive series on entrepreneurship and a personal memoir highlighting the intergenerational bond forged between himself and his grandson walking The Camino in Spain. A serial entrepreneur, a recognized author and a thought leader, embracing both business and literature. A gold medal graduate of the University of Toronto with both BCom and MA (Econ) degrees. Dawkins has jointly built successful ventures across retail, manufacturing and land development. His entrepreneurial expertise is captured in his celebrated Entrepreneurial Edge series (Everyday Entrepreneur, Family Entrepreneur and Ageless Entrepreneur) published by Dundurn Press. The third book (Ageless) even earned the endorsement of Tiff Macklem, the current Governor of The Bank of Canada.

Fred’s commitment to innovation entrepreneurship

Fred’s commitment to innovation and promoting entrepreneurship led to his role as one of the founding partners of the original Creative Destruction Lab at the Rotman School of Management at the U of T, a globally renowned program that bridges cutting edge research, MBA talent and venture capital mentorship – now emulated at more than a dozen top universities.

In 2024 Fred Dawkins returned to his writing passion with two strikingly different books that showcase the breadth of his storytelling.

My Camino -Things I Learned Walking with Our Grandson is a heartwarming memoir of the bonding between generations as Dawkins describes walking 800 kilometers across Spain’s famed Camino de Santiago at age 71 alongside his 22-year-old grandson. It is a moving tribute to resilience, family and lessons learned on the road.

The Noah Project, the gripping first instalment of The Arcadia Chronicles is a contemporary geopolitical thriller set in 2032, grounded in significant current issues. Today’s challenges in the U.S./China relationship will be resolved – neither is ready for an economic divorce. This compelling story unfolds in the near future against the backdrop if a world grappling with the aftermath of the recent attempt at economic warfare. It is provocative and entertaining yet hauntingly credible.

Whether exploring personal growth or tackling global tensions, Fred Dawkins writes with an authenticity and vision that captivates readers across genres. His books challenge, inspire and leave an enduring mark.

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