Adnan Syed brings over a decade of experience building bridges between talent, industry, and innovation. As Director of Talent Accelerators at Toronto Metropolitan University, he has secured over $8M in funding to develop and scale multi-industry talent transition programs, connecting 500+ Canadian companies with industry-ready professionals. His expertise lies in translating complex ideas into actionable systems—from AI-powered talent acquisition services that help startups secure new hires within 10 business days to financial dashboards streamlining access to $80M+ in research funding. With an MBA and MSc background spanning business strategy and molecular biology, Adnan has supported over $40M in funding applications and consistently finds ways to eliminate friction and accelerate outcomes. His collaborative leadership approach, recognized through Toronto Metropolitan University’s Linda Grayson Administrative Leadership Award, centers on bringing diverse stakeholders together to achieve shared goals. He joins AI Certs’ Business Advisory Board to help accelerate the intersection of AI innovation and workforce development.