“Have the hard conversations, try new hobbies, do something that makes your heart sing and build authentic relationships.” That’s Joshua Dolor's (BA ’16) motto. 

After starting a career in accounting, Dolor was soon reflecting on the direction he was headed and found himself asking some tough questions: is finance truly the right fit? Staying true to his mantra, Josh decided to step away from his career in finance to pursue his passion in the world of sports and entertainment. 

Today, Dolor is the CEO & Co-Founder of Toronto Sports Performance, a sports medicine and performance clinic in Toronto's bustling Liberty Village neighbourhood. 

Built on the belief that disrupting the traditional transactional health industry is key, Dolor and team provide transformational service through their innovative approach to health and care.

 “The world of sports performance and injury rehab have largely built a reputation around being a transactional service. This results in people not receiving the dedicated and appropriate treatment to function at an optimal level” says Dolor. 

Identifying this disconnect, Dolor, alongside co-founder and fellow Laurier alumnus, Dr. George Mikhail (BSc ’15), saw an opportunity to create bonds within the healthcare space and its patients; clients ranging from professional athletes to the everyday business person. 

“Changing the status quo, building meaningful relationships and providing results at a high level have been catalysts to our success,” Dolor remarks. 

The sports medicine industry can be added to the long list of those feeling the impact of COVID-19. With some extra time to dedicate to a new project, Dolor’s entrepreneurial spirit collided with some previous experience in event marketing and passion for relationship building. 

“With much of our world quickly adapting to a virtual space, District was born. District is an online series of virtual conversations that aims to create a borderless community that sets out to unite people.” Dolor explained.

As the pandemic set in and physical distancing became necessary, Dolor noticed the growing need for folks to come together online through conversation that digs below surface level. 

“Ultimately, we dive into anything that inspires and unites people. We operate on five core values: humanization, vulnerability, dynamism, honesty and cross pollination.” 

Dolor sets out the challenge for himself and others, and leaves participants asking, “how will you use what you have to make the world better for you, your family, those around you and the future generation?” 

Join Josh Thursday, June 25 at 7 p.m. as he brings together Laurier alumni peers to discuss The Art of the Pivot