Chair Profile: Henry Weinman

Professional

Henry is passionate about working with entrepreneurs; he understands the discipline  and open-mindedness it takes to build a successful business. In 1993, he was involved in starting a government funded entrepreneurship training program where he trained and mentored entrepreneurs to successfully launch and grow their business. Since then, he has worked with over 5,000 business owners spanning a wide variety of industries. Entrepreneurs seek Henry’s expertise to validate business models and produce business plans, often to obtain financing and create financial models that illustrate the impact of business decisions.

In addition to running his consulting practice, Henry owned and operated a bakery with 3 locations and 15 employees. He took pride in producing delicious products and was involved in all aspects of the business. Henry currently teaches entrepreneurship  at Centennial College, engaging with students to teach them the dedication and focus needed to run your own business. He receives great joy from  making a positive and lasting impact in people’s lives and businesses.

TEC Group Vision

Henry’s vision is to create an environment where members can openly share their challenges and receive advice and support from a diverse group of talented entrepreneurs. As a TEC Chair, Henry is committed to open communication, dynamic problem-solving and sound discipline in all interactions with his team. He will illicit members to articulate their vision, goals and action items to lead them to success, however they define it. Through his consulting experience, Henry knows that asking tough questions will lead to deeper insights and uncover unknown issues.

Personal

• Lives in the Beaches part of Toronto with his wife  and two children
• Enjoys a good game of tennis and a morning bike ride
• Loves to travel
• Wants to still be riding his motorbike at 80