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At Best Startup Canada we track over 100,000 Canadian startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Alberta based President operating in the Information Services space. If you think a President is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.ca.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Lance Morginn
President of Blockchain Intelligence Group
Lance Morginn is a serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience founding, leading and growing successful technology-based businesses from the ground up. In 1996, he founded Planet City Graphics which won worldwide recognition and grew to become a multi-million-dollar corporation in just 18 months. He also founded Western Shores Interactive, which became a publicly listed company and reached a market cap of $400 million. In addition to his leadership and technical acumen, Lance has expertise working with Asian companies and government entities. In 2000, he was recruited to work closely with China’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Co-operation (MOFTEC). He assisted in the development of a secure network for the dissemination of information to State-owned business as well as companies around the world. Lance co-founded Blockchain Intelligence Group in 2015 where he sets the company’s strategy and vision.
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About Blockchain Intelligence Group: Real-time search and data analytics for companies
Stephen King
Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer of Alaris Equity Partners
Prior to joining the Alaris Royalty Corp. in July 2008, Mr. King was and continues to be the President and Chief Executive Officer of Alaris IGF Corp. and its predecessor since April 2004 when he co-founded Alaris. Steve spent 12 years in the investment banking industry, most recently as director of investment banking for First Associates Investments Inc., a predecessor of Blackmont Capital Inc. He has also held similar positions with Research Capital Corporation and Sprott Securities Inc. Mr. King is a director of Metropolitan Investment Corporation, a private investment company and a director of the general partner of LifeMark Health. Steve manages the investment process every step of the way and uses his creative financial mind to structure deals that benefit all parties involved. Steve is a married father of three children and an avid sports fan, player and coach.
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About Alaris Equity Partners: Alaris Royalty provides alternative financial services, such as long-term equity capital, for private businesses in North America.
Darren Lloyd
Co-Founder & Vice President Pro Services of Stratiform
I’m a Co-Founder. I’m also a Principal Consultant. I also wear a lot of different hats: the “hard hat” for when I implement technology and solutions for clients; the “magician’s hat” for when I develop strategies with our clients; and the “fedora” for when I bust out some Jazz on the piano, drums or organ.
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About Stratiform: Stratiform is a provider of cloud IT solutions that includes consulting, professional, and managed services.
Jordan Byman
Co-Founder & President of Stratiform
I’m the President. Or in my second language, Mandarin, Wǒ shì zǒngtǒng. Trust me, it’s more surprising when it leaves my mouth. I’m an avid tennis player and fan, which is reflected in my day-to-day when I bounce between managing our Microsoft partnership, leading operations and helping with pre-sales. Or when I bounce between countries following tennis tournaments.
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About Stratiform: Stratiform is a provider of cloud IT solutions that includes consulting, professional, and managed services.
Justin Kurtenbach
Vice President of Innovation of Stratiform
I’m a Principal Consultant. Technology excites me and I work hard to get our clients just as excited about it – it’s a thrill. I also get my thrills from mountain biking, snowboarding, surfing, and watching movies like Pulp Fiction. Raising two daughters has also been quite the adventure.
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About Stratiform: Stratiform is a provider of cloud IT solutions that includes consulting, professional, and managed services.
Graham Plett
President of ESW IT
Graham Plett is the President of ESW IT.
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About ESW IT: ESW IT offers IT Business Advisory to help with Managed Print, Microsoft 365, IT Support, and more.
James Timourian
President of Innovotech
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About Innovotech: Innovotech develops products used in microbial and bacterial biofilm solutions.
Heather Pauls
President & Co-Founder of SpikeFli
Heather Pauls is the CEO & Co-Founder at SpikeFli Analytics.
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About SpikeFli: SpikeFli is a SaaS platform that supports enterprise and government in managing and reducing costs on telecom & IT.
Tom Groenland
President & CEO, Founder & Director of mcThings
Tom started and operated a successful electronics manufacturing business serving companies in the medical, consumer, energy and communications sectors. He has extensive experience in advanced manufacturing processes and low-power hardware design.
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About mcThings: mcThings is a measurement and control platform for the Internet of Things.
Elka Dunnette
President of Calgary IT Pro Community Association
Elka Dunnette is the president of the Calgary IT Pro Community Association.
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About Calgary IT Pro Community Association: Calgary IT Pro Community Association is an organization that promotes professionalism in the IT industry.
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