A tech founder’s love letter to Markham

Mar 20, 2025

We are proud to share the inspiring journey of John Solomos, founder of BlueBird IT Solutions, who chose to scale his startup right here in Markham. Starting from his basement, John built BlueBird into a trusted IT provider for medical professionals across Canada. He credits Markham's supportive tech ecosystem, including resources like ventureLAB and YSpace, for enabling this growth. John's commitment to our community is evident through his generous $75,000 donation to York University's Markham campus, leading to the naming of the "John Solomos Collaborative Study Room" in his honor. His story exemplifies how Markham fosters innovation and supports entrepreneurs.

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