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Rocky Ozaki

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Founder & CEO at NoW of Work Inc.
📍 Greater Kelowna Metropolitan Area, Canada

Rocky Ozaki is the Founder and CEO of NoW of Work, specializing in AI adoption and business transformation. A 3-time tech founder and keynote speaker, he blends enterprise and startup experience to help build innovative, agile teams. People often describe him as engaging, inspiring, positive, and a true leader, with certifications in Design Thinking and MBTI.

Outside of work, Rocky is a family man who relocated to the Okanagan in 2020. He has a deep personal commitment to community building and philanthropy. In his youth, he was a highly accomplished martial artist, competing for Canada on an international level.

Unique fact: Rocky was the youngest Karate Black Belt in Canadian history (recognized in Japan) at age 12 and is a 3-time Canadian Champion.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Founder & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Kelowna Metropolitan Area, Canada
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Future of Work
He is a passionate evangelist for the "NoW of Work, " delivering keynotes and consulting on how technology and culture are reshaping the modern workplace.
Strategic AI Adoption
As a self-described "AI fanatic, " his recent focus is on helping organizations correct common mistakes and accelerate their AI journey with a human-centered approach.
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Career

Work history

1-2016
Founder & CEO
NoW of Work Inc.
7-2018
Founder & CEO
NoW-Academy
10-2020
Executive In Residence (EiR)
Accelerate Okanagan
7-2021 - 4-2023
Co-Founder & Head of Innovation
Pondr
8-2016 - 8-2018
Vice-President & Head of Corporate Innovation
BC Tech
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Simon Fraser University
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