Nspire is a non-profit organization dedicated to building leaders in the business and technology space. It provides opportunities to young professionals to expand their network and skills sets to accelerate their career path through various programs offered throughout the year. Nspire originated from the visionary eagerness of university students who wanted to bridge the gap between business and technology through the creation of the National Business and Technology Conference (NBTC) in 2001. Today, it's flame is fueled by brilliant and passionate student leaders, which have made Nspire a key component in building that bridge. Ever since its humble beginnings, Nspire has brought together its members with some of the most innovative business leaders, such as Sean OÍDea, Founder of Second Cup, Sean Wise, industry advisor to CBCÍs hit show DragonÍs Den, and Anthony Lacavera, Chairman and CEO of Globalive Communications Corp. From then on, the organization has introduced various new initiatives such as the Entrepreneurship Competition in 2007, which lead students to start companies such as Dreamcube Technologies and Shape Collage Inc. In 2009, after many successful years with NBTC, and the creation of new initiatives, Nspire was created as the organization that would unify all these endeavours under one brand.