The multi-talented Takara Small helps audiences understand the technology reshaping our world. From AI and advanced robotics to data and digital health, she offers a glimpse into the future balanced with what organizations can do today to drive growth. Her work as a journalist, podcaster, and consultant has taken her across the globe.
Small is currently CBC Radio’s national technology columnist, and a tech contributor for CBC Radio’s Metro Morning, BBC News, and Etalk. Her work has also appeared in numerous publications and programs, including BBC Radio, Toronto Star, Refinery29 Canada, Refinery29 US, Metro News Canada, Chatelaine, Mic, and more. Prior to this, Small was the host of the Globe and Mail’s podcast I’ll Go First, which was Canada’s #1 tech podcast in 2018. She also hosted CBC’s investigative podcast series, A Death in Cryptoland, which explored the rise and fall of a failed cryptocurrency exchange.
A long-time advocate for equality and access to technology, Small is the founder of VentureKids Canada. This award-winning non-profit offers coding classes to youth living in underserved communities. Since launching, it has worked with community-focused groups like United Nations Association of Canada, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, and Toronto Public Library to provide free STEM programming for underserved youth from across the country.
In recognition of her work, Small has received multiple awards and accolades. She has been named one of the 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada, a Brand Star Leader by AdWeek magazine, Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and a Young Leader of America Initiative fellow.
