Jason Sherman: podcast appearances and interviews

Jason Sherman, born on July 28, 1962, in Montreal, Quebec, is a Canadian entrepreneur known for founding and leading innovative companies in the technology sector. He is the CEO of Spinnr and Vengo AI, ventures that focus on advanced technological solutions. Sherman is affiliated with Top Shelf Ventures, where he contributes to investments in emerging technologies and startups. His background includes a career as a playwright and screenwriter, with notable achievements such as winning the Governor General's Award for English-language drama. He edited anthologies for Coach House Press and was playwright-in-residence at Tarragon Theatre. Sherman’s early work includes plays like A Place Like Pamela and The League of Nathans, the latter of which received the Floyd S. Chalmers Canadian Play Award. His theatrical work was followed by writing for CBC Radio and various television series, including Afghanada, Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures, and The Best Laid Plans. In 2021, Sherman directed a documentary titled My Tree, about his personal journey in Israel to find a tree planted in his name, which premiered at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival and was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Feature Length Documentary. His diverse career spans creative writing, theatre, broadcasting, and entrepreneurship, reflecting a commitment to innovation across multiple disciplines.