In 1996 Hamnett found himself in the heart of Montreal’s thriving tech scene. The Alberta native provides a first-hand look at how the tech boom impacted the city of Montreal and his role in it. Rises and falls, mergers and acquisitions, wins and losses highlight Hamnett’s fascinating and influential career in tech.  *Hamnett was a finalist for entrepreneur of the year and did not win as we mistakenly mentioned.