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Vanguard August/September 2024

Preserving capacity, General Tom Lawson, Chief of the Defence Staff, Keys to Canadian SAR

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I N N O V A T O R S & T R A I L B L A Z E R S W H AT I S T H E O N E T H I N G T H AT H A S YO U M O S T F I R E D U P TO DAY? What excites me the most at present is the trajectory RaceRocks is on. With recent Series A funding, we're ramping up our R&D and innovation efforts significantly. We're expanding our team in anticipation of new programs with the Canadian Armed Forces and other sectors. It's great to see our reputation as a training partner grow not just locally, but nationally. H OW I S YO U R O RG A N I ZAT I O N C H A N G I N G T H E G A M E W I T H I N YO U R I N D U S T RY S E CTO R? At RaceRocks, we're ensuring long-term sustainability in training by creating immersive, adaptive learning solutions that are built to be scalable and modular. But it's not just about the tech—we're also dedicated to developing skills and capabilities within the Indigenous defence supply chain. Our work is all about blending innovation with social responsibility, helping to meet the needs of the Canadian Armed Forces while supporting economic growth in Indigenous communities. VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGY RACEROCKS CRAIG WHITE The best advice I've received is to see failure as a stepping stone to success. Failures are just short-term setbacks that teach us valuable lessons and build resilience. They aren't the opposite of success but part of the journey toward it. This mindset encourages taking risks and innovating, knowing that each setback is an opportunity to learn and improve. WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU RECEIVED? For the interview, see page 28

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