Jacob Courtade -
As the 38th registered Trend Hunter, Jacob has always been ahead of the curve. Recently, he joined Trend Hunter full time as the Director of Business Development.
Prior to Trend Hunter, Jacob completed two degrees in Business and Mathematics. He then spent two years at Capital One where he led the Rewards Strategy, Philanthropy and the online product strategy for Canada. In his past, he also spent time in the Strategic Planning group at Suncor, one of Canada's largest oil companies, and the MIC Group at Royal & SunAlliance, an insurance company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
His passions lie in exotic travel and the discovery of cultural experience. His favourite destinations in the past few years include Prague, Iceland and the Dead Sea. He continues to take the opportunity to travel and visit exotic hotels and destinations, and spent August touring central and eastern Europe. Less [+/-]
As the 38th registered Trend Hunter, Jacob has always been ahead of the curve. Recently, he joined Trend Hunter full time as the Director of Business Development.
Prior to Trend Hunter, Jacob completed two degrees in Business and Mathematics. He then spent two years at Capital One where he led the Rewards Strategy, Philanthropy and the online product strategy for Canada. In his past, he also spent time in the Strategic Planning group at Suncor, one of Canada's largest oil companies, and the MIC Group at Royal & SunAlliance, an insurance company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
His passions lie in exotic travel and the discovery of cultural experience. His favourite destinations in the past few years include Prague, Iceland and the Dead Sea. He continues to take the opportunity to travel and visit exotic hotels and destinations, and spent August touring central and eastern Europe. |
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Hunting Since: January 2006
Jacob Courtade's Latest Trends
Social Media for Social Good (VIDEO)
Canadahelps Launches Great Canadian Giving ChallengeCanadaHelps is launching their Great Canadian Giving Challenge today - a unique blend of social media and charitable fund-raising. The Great Canadian Giving Challenge encourages Canadians to leverage their…
Published 494 Views
Fun-Fueled Cribs (GALLERY)
Former Berlin Shell Gas Station Becomes a HomeJuerg Judin had different dreams then most when passing an abandoned Shell station in the Schöneberg neighborhood of Berlin—he dreamed of home. And so he made his dream house come true, converted that…
Published 1,181 Views
Lavish Lavatories (GALLERY)
The Upper House Luxurious Bathrooms Impress on Many LevelsThe Upper House, Hong Kong’s newest boutique luxury hotel, impresses on many levels: high quality finishings, a free “maxi-bar,” and sweeping views. But in a city where 300 square foot rooms are expected,…
Published 4,466 Views
Stunning Waterfront Hotels (GALLERY)
The Four Seasons Seattle Returns to Puget SoundI’m a sucker for luxury hotels. I guess most people prefer nice accommodations, but there’s something about the level of service provided by Four Seasons Seattle that just works for me. Having Four Seasons…
Published 1,769 Views
In-Room iPods (GALLERY)
The Upper House Ditches Paper DirectoriesDog-eared hotel guides and room service menus covered with coffee stains and ripped out pages are a thing of the past at The Upper House, Hong Kong’s newest boutique luxury hotel. Guests open the drawer…
Published 2,522 Views
Classy Cubic Chronometers (GALLERY)
Casio Introduces Poptone Cubic Puzzle WristwatchAs a perennial traveler, I’m always looking to catch my next plane, train or ship (but NEVER a bus). Thus a timepiece is naturally a must-have, and Casio’s new Poptone Cubic Puzzle Wristwatch is a great…
Published 1,034 Views
Cashless Cards (GALLERY)
Majority of Tokyo Residents Use Electronic CashWhile cashless payment cards have certainly been around for a few years, they’ve been pretty strongly opposed by technophobes and privacy groups alike. Worldwide adoption seemed like a lost cause. However,…
Published 823 Views
Hands-Free Umbrellas (GALLERY)
The Shoulderbrella Frees Up Your Hands When it RainsFrom the “what will they think of next?” file, this Japanese invention ensures that even when it’s raining, you have one hand for your coffee and the other free to hold your mobile phone. Of course, it…
Published 1,912 Views
Social Media for Mobile Apps (GALLERY)
AppBoy Launches Community for Mobile App UsersWhile it may feel like we’re suffering through social media overdose, I still bump into a site every now and then that actually makes sense. Welcome AppBoy - a community focused on mobile apps for iPhone/iTouch,…
Published 2,091 Views
Healthy Office Snacks (GALLERY)
Toronto Start-up, Fruit4Thought, Wants You to Choose FruitFruit4Thought, a Toronto-based start up, has quickly begun snapping up market share among offices both small and large. The business model is remarkably simple: deliver fresh fruit to Toronto employers…
Published 1,748 Views
Jacob's Trend Hunter On The Road
My Trend Hunter involves staying connected while exploring the world. Picture shown here snapped while hanging out in Palm Springs during Toronto's winter.154 Views
Twitter Hurting Bruno’s Success? (LINK)
A theory about the huge Friday to Saturday drop in Bruno’s box office gross is that Twitter contributed with negative reviews. Pretty interesting.215 Views
Properly Designed Student Desk Chairs
Not everyone is right-handed, of course. So I took the liberty of adding a nice pic of how these would look when designed properly. :)231 Views
Healthy Hotels (GALLERY)
10 American Chains That Promise to Leave You Feeling RechargedHitting the road for a vacation or work can be rough on your routine. You leave behind the familiar, your comfortable bed, your local shops, and your favorite leisure activities. Health.com wants to help…
Published 1,585 Views
Conveyor Belt Advertising
Airport Baggage Carousel as Marketing Medium for BojanglesCommon practice for most after getting off a long flight involves the trek down to the baggage claim area and the inevitable wait for your bag (with its handle broken off). This means there are often 100+…
Published 2,075 Views
Juice Box Cameras (GALLERY)
Take Secret Shots With A Hidden Camera In Your Lunch BoxSure, at first glance these neat designs could be any other juice box. On closer inspection, we find an innovative 35 mm camera hidden within. Fuuvi, based in Tokyo, is the Japanese design firm responsible.…
Published 2,343 Views
Marissa invades the baby snuggie
It's rare that I participate in Photoshop contests, but since Marissa made the request on the Wall, how could I not join in.232 Views
Alarm Clocks that Spoil You (GALLERY)
The 'Wake Up' Starts You Off With Fresh Hot ChocolateDe Dietrich, a French designer, recently released this nifty alarm clock. As profiled by Yanko Designs, the "Wake Up" alarm is as easier than using a VCR (is that still a thing?). Your beverage choices…
Published 2,197 Views
Ecoclectic Luxury Hotels (GALLERY)
Hilton Denizen Brand Targets Globally-Conscious Modern TravelersDespite the worldwide economic downturn, Hilton recently launched the newest addition to its Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio: Denizen Hotels. Joining such prestigious brands as Waldorf=Astoria and Conrad…
Published 2,341 Views
Physical Software Distribution To Die Out? (LINK)
It seems that experts agree we're coming to the end of the physical distribution of software. About time, IMHO.250 Views
DNA Radio (GALLERY)
Internet Broadcast Of The Human GenomeTechno, rap, classical...what about genetic? Yes, you can now listen to an internet broadcast of the human genome. Previously converted to a visual representation by DNA rainbow, the “sonification” is…
Published 1,768 Views
Kindle on the iPhone (LINK)
iPhone users can know delight in the joys of Amazon's Kindle with a new free piece of software available for download.199 Views
Religious and conservative states like their porn (LINK)
There seems to be a correlation with a state's average politics and their porn usage! Not surprising.213 Views
Top 10 Dirtiest Hotels in the US (LINK)
Hilarious - TripAdvisor's funniest list yet - America's dirtiest hotels. I guess the point is to avoid these?252 Views
iPhone Apps Don't Really Get Used (LINK)
Seems like many iPhone apps get boring pretty quickly! Maybe we don't need one in a rush for TH after all.247 Views
Professional Personal Memoirs (VIDEO)
Memoir Productions Captures Loved Ones’ StoriesA new Toronto start up venture, Memoir Productions, offers clients an exciting opportunity: capturing their loved ones’ (or their own) life stories permanently. Available in a variety of packages, in either…
Published 2,072 Views
Trend Hunter Launches 4 New Super Widgets (GALLERY)
Trend Hunter is pleased to announce 4 new Super Widgets! Keep readers glued to your site with cutting edge interactivity that perfectly fits your site. 1. KEEP READERS GLUED TO YOUR SITE - Unlike competitor…Published 1,829 Views
Free Presidential Souvenirs (GALLERY)
Obama Memorabilia For Tough Economic TimesAs the United States prepares to make history tomorrow with the inauguration of Barack Obama as president, many are looking for the proper way to commemorate this momentous occasion. With the current economic…
Published 2,349 Views
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 Dorm-Wide LipdubsThat was pure awesome. Comment by Jacob Courtade |
 Fun-Fueled CribsI always love the smell of gas. Comment by Jacob Courtade |
 Online Book CatalogsIt seems like a lot of different Social Media are trying to "own" reading lists, etc - but no one seems to have won yet. Comment by Jacob Courtade |
 Magical PhotographyNice one Meghan! Getting @aplusk's attention... Comment by Jacob Courtade |
 Happy Halloween from Trend Hunt...This one does happen to be particularly good... Comment by Jacob Courtade |
 Professional Personal MemoirsIt appears they have rebranded to Lifetime Memoirs (www.LifetimeMemoirs.ca). Comment by Jacob Courtade |
 Amber Mac, TV Star and Blogger ...Cool insights, nice job Rachel. Comment by Jacob Courtade |
 Lavish LavatoriesI can't even explain it to you...it was like a regular mirror until you aimed the remote at it and boom. TV. So awesome. Comment by Jacob Courtade |
 Geektastic Halloween CarvingsYes, that's trend with Nerdy and Favorite votes. Best vote intersection ever. Comment by Jacob Courtade |
 Live Television FailsThis is pure awesome. Comment by Jacob Courtade |
 In-Room iPodsThese things were awesome. I wish they loaded music on it though... Comment by Jacob Courtade |
 50 Hoodie GoodiesI count 49... :) Comment by Jacob Courtade |
 52 Reasons to Love BaconIt's a cluster FOR Willem... Comment by Jacob Courtade |
 Hot for Hot For WordsLousy YouTube won't let me comment: "We have voluntarily disabled this functionality on kr.youtube.com because of the Korean real-name verification law." Comment by Jacob Courtade |
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Hot for Hot For Words College Humor vs. Hot for Words intro - tough call! Comment by Jacob Courtade |
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