Jonathan Norris

Bio: Co-Founder of Taplytics, lead Mobile Engineer of Jukeboxer and Cloud Photos, iOS Developer, Queen’s University Engineer, Builder of Robots

Most compelling achievement to date: In less then 6 months learned iOS Development, and produced high quality Mobile Apps: Jukeboxer & Cloud Photos, which both received great press from Techcrunch, CNet, etc.

While at Queen’s University, started the largest Engineering Outreach program, the Queen’s First Robotics Club. QFRC inspires high school students to study engineering by engaging them in a very competitive international robotics competition.

Why are you an entrepreneur? If I was going to spend the next couple years of my life building a product that I am passionate about, I wanted the ability to own our destiny and build a great company from the ground up.

Favourite Quote: “Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic and faithful and you will accomplish your object. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm” – Emerson

Fun facts:

• Mentor of the 2013 World Champion FIRST Robotics Team, 610 Crescent Robotics.
• Passionate about building large competitive robots (~150lbs, 3ft x 3ft), built robots for 10 years.
• Jaded Toronto Blue Jays Fan…