Meet Alex, a second-year Computer Science student at the University of Waterloo with a passion for research and innovation. Growing up in a tech-oriented environment during the height of Blackberry’s success, Alex longs for the days when technology was about creativity rather than just monetary gain. Frustrated with what they perceive as a lack of genuine passion among peers, Alex is determined to carve their own path in the tech field by focusing on meaningful projects and collaborative research, rejecting the notion of pursuing a career solely for financial rewards. With a strong belief that true progress stems from passion and perseverance, Alex is on a quest to find their community of like-minded individuals who share their vision of tech as a means to create positive change.