CCI Welcomes Samdesk to Our National Network of Innovators

The Council of Canadian Innovators is proud to announce Samdesk and its Founder & CEO, James Neufeld, as the newest member of our national network of scale-up companies.

Samdesk is a global leader in real-time crisis detection and monitoring, using artificial intelligence to provide rapid alerts and awareness to detect real world threats. The Samdesk platform uses public data sets to spot potential threats, allowing organizations to act swiftly and protect their personnel during crisis situations.

“Our goal is to help organizations make timely and actionable decisions to ensure the safety of their personnel and operations,” said Samdesk Founder & CEO James Neufeld. “By providing early and timely warnings, we help our clients mitigate risk and navigate crises more effectively, no matter what the threat is.”

Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Samdesk serves clients in various industries, including the transportation, media, and education sectors.

“Samdesk is revolutionizing crisis management with their innovative platform,” said CCI President Benjamin Bergen. “We are excited to welcome James and the Samdesk team to the council as they continue to create solutions that are upgrading organizational safety around the world.”

Since 2015, the Council of Canadian Innovators has been Canada’s business council exclusively devoted to high-growth Canadian-headquartered technology companies, working with government leaders to co-develop strategies to unleash our nation’s innovation potential.