Terry Foster
Futurist & Innovation Strategist
I am a futurist, innovation strategist, and consultant with expertise in business, humanitarian efforts, civic policy, and sustainability. I have mentored and advised businesses across multiple industries, from restaurants and retail to holistic medicine, helping refine strategies and operations.
My work spans civic issues, human rights initiatives, and cost-of-living policy advocacy, with a focus on housing, fiod security, renewable energy, and transportation.
With a background in entrpreneurship, multimedia communications, and business mentorship, I bring a creative, strategic approach to designing sustainable solutions for both businesses and communities. I thrive in innovation teams, think tanks, and accelerators, where bold ideas and long-term vision are needed.
Skills
CommunicationsMultimedia SpecialistCreative StrategyProject ManagementInterests
Professional Interests:
- Innovation Strategy
- Civic Tech & Smart Cities
- Urban Planning & Sustainable Design
- Business Consulting & Mentorship
- Systems Thinking & Problem-Solving
- Think Tanks & Policy Development
- Economic & Social Policy
- Cost-of-Living Solutions (Housing, Energy, Transportation, Food Security)
- Technology & Automation
- Entrepreneurship & Startups
- Futurism & Long-Term Strategy
- Creative & Media Interests:
- Multimedia Production (Video, Photography, Podcasting)
- Communications Strategy
- Political & Social Commentary
- Content Creation & Digital Storytelling
- Marketing & Brand Strategy
- Permaculture & Self-Sufficient Living
- Alternative Energy & Sustainability
- Science & Technology Trends
- Philosophy & Big-Picture Thinking
- Classic & Cult Films
- Music & Instrumentation
Experiences
I am an entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience bootstrapping small businesses in the Waterloo community.
I volunteer as a startup mentor for small businesses through Futurepreneur Canada and tutor ESL for new Canadians as well as Mesia technology to multimedia students. As a volunteer with Civic Tech Waterloo Region, I contribute my time and skills to support social projects in the community.
My humanitarian work includes creating media for nonprofit organizations supporting genocide victims and conducting investigative journalism on Canada’s homelessness crisis. I have also built an online community of over 20,000 followers, using my platform for policy advocacy on cost-of-living issues, human rights, and major policy reform in Canada and abroad.