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TEDxEdmonton - Veer Gidwaney - Small Acts Make a Movement

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2012 · Science & Technology

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Based in New York, Veer is the co-founder and CEO of DailyFeats.com, a new startup that's helping people do good things. It guides them in doing small but significant actions (or "feats") that reflect their values and contribute to their life's goals. Along the way, they earn points, meet a helpful community, and save money on real-life expenses, motivating them to go do good -- every day. Veer is director and co-founder of HumanityCalls.org, a fundraising tournament website designed to bring together nonprofits, companies (such as eBay), and individuals focused on addressing global causes such as the environment, health, education, poverty and human rights. Previously, Veer was the CEO and co-founder of Control-F1, an industry leader in support automation. Under his leadership, the Edmonton-based company grew to over 50 employees, over 100 customers worldwide and was acquired by CA, one of the world's largest software companies. Veer has invested in several new ventures and was named as one of Maclean's Magazine's "Top 25 Under 30″.

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