Eli Singer

Vice President of Product Architecture

VISA

Huge thanks is due to Eli for organizing the CaseCamp phenomenon. Eli has done a fantastic job of building community around cutting edge innovation in the field of Marketing, and CaseCamp events themselves are always a joy.

Co-inventor of the Xbox Adaptive Controller, Inclusive Design, Windows + Devices

Microsoft

Eli has done the marketing and design community in Toronto a great service with his tireless efforts organizing and running CaseCamp.

Angel Investor, Board Advisor, Author

DavidCrow

Eli understands the power of social media and community. He is able to tell stories that inspire people both inside and outside an organization. He has the special ability to connect people and ideas across knowledge domains and geographies. Eli is able to track new technologies and turn them into strategic actions for companies. His enthusiasm, professionalism and clarity make him an invaluable resource for any team, community and company.

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

IPTU

Problem Technology Use

2024

Adler Graduate Professional School

ICF Training

Professional Coaching

2024

Ivey Business School at Western University

Dean's Honour Roll, Honours Business Administration

2001

COVID-19 and Older People: Facts and Fiction in Communication

IFA Virtual Town Hall Series  Zoom

2020-05-22

Sidwalk Labs & the Public: Toronto's Tech Utopia?

University of Toronto  Toronto

2020-02-24

Success in Marketing by Design

Canadian Marketing Association, National Convention  Toronto

Sick Transit Gloria

Eli Singer, Mark Kuznicki, Jay Goldman

2008-02-01

Social networking technologies can help in achieving large-scale change. A primer comes from Toronto, where these tools brought together an array of stakeholders in the city’s transportation system and served as a medium for dialogue during a highly effective in-person collaboration.

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The Networked Idealist's Advantage

Eli Singer, Alex Lowy, Phil Hood

2005-06-01

A new type of innovator is revolutionizing marketplaces around the world. Called networked idealists (NIs), they combine the rascal-like idealism of Robin Hood with the network-based business models of early internet businesses like Priceline and Netscape. These innovators are initially non-profit entrepreneurs who develop organic, cellular, distributed network structures to accomplish their work. They use financial, transportation and communications networks in novel ways to circumvent normal barriers to market entry. With the proliferation of networks, networked idealism is on the rise. Even networks that seem relatively benign – PayPal, GPS, Wi-Fi – may soon serve as launching pads for some new NI business assault.

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Got Game

Eli Singer

Are gamer employees different? This is the question John Beck and Mitchell Wade answer in Got Game, How the Gamer Generation is Reshaping Business Forever. They argue that yes, employees who grew up with Nintendo, TurboGrafix and Genesis approach their work in fundamentally different ways than non-gaming workers. If you grew up with games, you can use this book to teach your boss how to appreciate your gaming abilities in the workplace.

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The Curiosity Factor: Rewiring Distraction for Big Ideas

Ever notice your mind sprinting off in a hundred directions—especially if ADHD is in the mix? This session flips that restless energy on its head, reframing distraction as curiosity in action. We’ll learn the Divergence/Convergence brainstorm model, a perfect way to spark bold thinking while still landing on grounded, strategic action steps. Whether you’re navigating ADHD yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply craving a sharper creative process, you’ll learn how to channel brain buzz into practical, powerful outcomes.

Learning Highlights
• A fresh way to see distraction as a genuine spark for big ideas
• Divergence/Convergence Model: Divergence opens possibilities, convergence provides focus and direction
• Proven tips for channeling creative energy without losing focus
• Practical empathy for diverse thinking styles at work and beyond

Screens Own You Until You Take Control

Screens are everywhere, and if we’re not careful, they can dominate our work, relationships, and downtime. In this refreshingly honest look at tech overload, we’ll explore real-world ways to break free. Drawing on the latest insights from Problem Technology Use research (plus some personal stories because I’ve been there), you’ll learn how to carve out time for what really matters—at work, at home, and in the space we call “free time.”

Learning Highlights
• Untangling the link between ADHD, screen addiction, and lost productivity
• Swapping junk-screen habits for meaningful alternatives
• Setting tech boundaries and taming notifications
• A quick self-check to identify your biggest digital distractions

Did I Just Work All Weekend?! Breaking the Procrastination Cycle

If “I’ll finish later” has turned into late-night work sprints or endless weekend catch-up, let’s talk. This session peels back the layers on procrastination—especially when ADHD is involved—and reveals why it’s not always about laziness. We’ll use a simple framework (Urgency vs. Importance) and practical tips to rewire your work approach. Empathy plays a starring role here, because when we understand why people get stuck, we can all move forward together.

Learning Highlights
• Rethinking the “procrastinator” label and uncovering deeper causes
• A bite-sized matrix for prioritizing tasks
• Setting realistic goals, knowing when to speak up, and not overcommitting
• Creating a supportive environment—whether you’re the one scrambling or the coworker offering help