Dr. Brendan Byrne (HC2018)

Founder & Principal, FIRSTEP Innovations Inc.

A doctor by vocation and an entrepreneur by profession, Brendan is currently serving as Entrepreneur in Residence for TELUS Health, and is intensely interested in the intersection of personalized medicine, digital health and wellness.

Brendan has spent over 25 years exploring how digital health can transform information into better health outcomes, and co-founded FIRSTEP Innovations Inc. (www.firstep.ca) which partners with TELUS to create immersive experiences and facilitate dialogue between cutting-edge innovators and enterprise leaders.

In practice for over 25 years, Brendan has recently launched Wellness Garage (www.wellnessgarage.ca) – a new health offering, combining Precision Health with Lifestyle Medicine and Personal Coaching.