manjit basi

deep generalist, curious, connector, optimist. love collaboration, civic entrepreneurship, social change, citymaking and tribe building. co-founder @synapcity

[manjit basi @manjitbasi]

I've always found saying yes leads to far more interesting things than saying no. Be curious; your yes, even framed with your limits, can be a catalyzer to world changing ideas

[manjit basi @manjitbasi]

Trying something new 2 launch 2018 - no social media for 2 months. listening to the body, intuition & universe. those concussion symptoms keep coming back even 2 years after head trauma. yes to an even deeper dive inward. peace, love, joy, & health everyone. open heart;open mind

[Ruth Zowdu @ruthzowdu]

Elite Ottawa chef takes recipes back to his community https://t.co/qcX6VqDIsm

[Synapcity @synapcity]

Proud to announce 2018 @synapcity brings formal partnership w beloved @Apt613. In an election year it is essential to keep local voices centred. Share your stories! #gratitude @stiffinc @jameshanington @fateemasayani @ottawamag @mediastyle @JudyTrinhCBC https://t.co/b9EgY8UFf2

[Université Saint-Paul University @ustpaul_ca]

The new Bachelor in Social Innovation will attract the change makers of tomorrow: individuals who are passionate about making the world a better place. Students are looking for a different academic experience. We’re proud to say that they can find it here https://t.co/3hpEPe9NQw

[Tobi Nussbaum @tobi_nussbaum]

Really important to depoliticize infrastructure decisions in an election year so moving a motion to delegate funding decisions to the senior staff according to already agreed + Council approved infrastructure plans.

[The Startup Ladies @IamAStartupLady]

Vicki Saunders explains why she believes it’s tough for female founders to get funding, how her model is the best way to support women entrepreneurs, and why the world will be a better place if more women run businesses. @Forbes @vickis @sheeo_world https://t.co/bca8EqZobU

[manjit basi @manjitbasi]

@TaranWasson Congratulations on the excellent work you are doing ! #community #ottcity

[Stiff @stiffinc]

You know what’s better than a Fidget Spinner? A dreidel. From all of us at Stiff, have a safe, happy and festive #Chanukah.

[Danielle Allard @daniellejallard]

On Tuesday I am honoured to be joining @synapcity as a Creative #CityMaker. Let's do it #ottcity! Thank you for the shout out @apt613! https://t.co/Qel5Su7meO

[manjit basi @manjitbasi]

@joycuriosity Can we do it ?

[manjit basi @manjitbasi]

And what will @ottawacity #ottawa do about lovL@community economic development? https://t.co/0SAa8Al27B

[Ottawa Business Journal @obj_news]

Invest Ottawa, the city's lead economic development agency, wants to narrow its focus on globally competitive tech firms https://t.co/ubwfAbve8S #Ottawa #Ottnews #ottbiz #ottcity

[manjit basi @manjitbasi]

Wow leave the city for a few days and find this happens! What do we need to do to have objective local community focused stories? #ottcity #localnews #communityjournalism https://t.co/MX6STBIr88

[CBC Ottawa @CBCOttawa]

JUST IN: Postmedia buys community newspapers & plans to shut most of them down, including @metroottawa: https://t.co/MHpa5Cc2jM #ottnews

[manjit basi @manjitbasi]

Watch Jack Pine sing a powerful true story of gun/gang violence [and compassion] in Canada. #LeaveOutViolence https://t.co/uIEWFGXxaC

[Stéphane Giguère @StephaneOCH_LCO]

@OCH_LCO @JimWatsonOttawa @cmckenney @JODYMITIC @MathieuFleury @Go_Taylor So grateful of your commitment to housing and the leadership of OCH. As well, in the spirit of continuity, CEOs Ron Larkin ( group picture) 2004-2008, and a beautiful letter from Jo-Anne Poirier 2009-2013 (picture) demonstrate long standing commitment to OCH

[The Walrus @thewalrus]

Congrats to @GillerPrize #winner Michael Redhill! cc: @stet_that @PenguinRandomCA @GillerPrize #CanLit https://t.co/SxBYY68IpQ

[manjit basi @manjitbasi]

That’s a terrific line up of thoughtful passionate #citymakers #changemakers #friends https://t.co/Ntje9sk2sC

[Synapcity @synapcity]

We are very excited to host fellow #CityMakers @VeldonCoburn, @ruthzowdu, and @KetciaPeters for tomorrow's #CivicsBootCamp. These CityMakers all have a powerful voice in our @ottawacity and definitely know how to get to the #heart of things.

[Laine Johnson @laine_johnson1]

@BrentToderian We work on creating a pull environment for #engagement systems here in @ottawacity thru @synapcity. We bring citizens and institutions together to dialogue differently and integrate ideas. Lived experience + expertise = better outcomes.

[JustChange @Justchangeott]

10 days left to apply for this rounds Call for Great Ideas. You could earn a $1000 grant and a 3-month @HubOttawa membership! Deadline is midnight November 30th https://t.co/cB8MMG5bJy #Ottawa #socent

[Tobi Nussbaum @tobi_nussbaum]

Agreed. And it needs to be both deliberative and guided by what citizens - not just planners or politicians - want, leading to a collective vision for the city's future that is then respected by City Hall. https://t.co/pECz0OMh2H