Vancouver Magazine
By Gary Stephen Ross
Sep 1, 2011
Photo by: Paul Joseph

Venture capitalist Joel Solomon dedicated his fortune and career to helping others. As he lay dying, he asked the world for something back

The theme of the 10th Annual Vancouver Magazine's Power 50 of 2010 is change. It is no wonder that the list includes past SVI participants including Mayor Gregor Robertson and Vancity's CEO Tamara Vrooman. Also included again in this year's Power 50 is Joel Solomon and Carol Newell.

Vancouver Magazine
The Unlikely Revolutionary
By Frances Bula
May 25, 2009 

Joel Solomon has put his millions, and those of a powerful circle including Rubbermaid heiress Carol Newell, into a new business-first socialism