Living amidst the breathtaking beauty of Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada, an esteemed figure Dino Miele stands out in the innovation landscape. His passion lies in empowering motivated founders, linking potential investors, and promoting technologies that accelerate startup growth. As a resident of the charming Niagara On The Lake, he holds the prestigious position of Chief Technology Innovation Officer. An avid sports fan, he harbors a deep love for soccer, hockey, football, and cycling. Known for his dynamic 'give first' approach, he embodies perseverance and professionalism, driving his personal and organizational goals forward.
Miele is the esteemed founder and Special Advisor of the Spark Innovation Educational Centre Inc. (a not-for-profit incubator) and Spark Enterprises Inc. (a for-profit accelerator). Both centers, rooted in community values, assist startups and founders in exploring innovative ideas, launching products, and expanding their businesses. His unwavering dedication has been pivotal in creating a collaborative, digitally transformative ecosystem.
Miele also proudly co-founded the Niagara Falls Ryerson Innovation Hub, a joint venture with Toronto Metropolitan University's DMZ (formerly Ryerson University) and the City of Niagara Falls. He is committed to merging the wisdom of seasoned entrepreneurs with the energy of young founders. His latest venture is a Cross-Generational startup accelerator designed to create synergies between experienced business leaders and ambitious young minds.
His remarkable tenure of 38 years as Chief Information Officer for the District School Board of Niagara saw him enhance the ICT ecosystem to support student achievement, showcasing his commitment to education and the integration of digital technologies. This reflects his profound dedication to transforming the lives of young individuals.
Dino is deeply invested in revolutionizing education through innovation and technology, firmly believing in the transformative power of EdTech and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education. His work focuses on inspiring educators and students to embrace new possibilities, nurture creativity, and cultivate a lifelong passion for learning.
Dino's mission encompasses encouraging communities and businesses to join him in reimagining education and shaping a brighter future for students and communities.
An enthusiastic tech instructor and innovator with a Master of Education degree, his expertise lies in developing avant-garde EdTech innovations and STEAM programs, along with soft skill micro-credentials for educators and students.
Dino Miele's legacy includes initiatives like Girls-Learning-Code, Technovation, Women in Tech, Black Youth, and Cyber-Senior programs. His efforts also extend to STEAM learning programs, blending science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics to encourage problem-solving, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Furthermore, he supports the "Youth 2 Action program," introducing newcomer youth (aged 14-24) to volunteerism and civic engagement through event planning, project coordination, and skills training workshops.
Portfolio : http://dinomiele.co
