Patrick Bieleny is a prominent real estate investor in Calgary, Alberta. While many believe that investors are successful due to generational wealth or inheritance, Patrick Bieleny came from a family of humble means. Bieleny was born in Eastern Europe in the eighties before immigrating to Toronto in pursuit of higher…
Ali Ghani is an investor and entrepreneur from Calgary, Canada. His portfolio includes investments in real estate and startup companies. A graduate of SAIT Polytechnic, Ali received his electrical engineering diploma and went on to obtain his bachelor’s degree in Applied Systems Technology. He began his career in the information…
More than being an entrepreneur and business management professional, Jeff Ber is also a passionate cancer awareness advocate. As the Vice President of Operations at One Ball, an organization that provides meaningful assistance through the testicular cancer journey and helps destroy the stigma around talking about men’s health, Jeff Ber…
Born and raised in South Africa, Jo-Anne has lived all over the world and most recently has called Calgary, AB home for the past 11 years. Jo-Anne has an executive MBA from McGill University, has attended Google HQ for women’s symposiums in the past and comes from an extensive corporate…
While many have an idea of what career prospects they wish to pursue, others come to the realization through a process of self-exploration. With extensive corporate finance experience, Paul Michael Sturt has taken a very direct and calculated approach to professional opportunities before finding a passion for mergers and acquisitions….
Founder and Chairman at Kariyo.net, Colum McGauley is an entrepreneur who is very ambitious and committed to growing his ventures to its full potential. Before Colum founded Kariyo, he was a hockey player for the majority of his life until he was eighteen years old, he competed in the…
Anything is achievable when you are focused. Determine the expertise that you require and reach out and build a team. Some people retire to a quiet easy life, others retire to travel and see the world. As a serial entrepreneur, Shabir Premji retired only to re-immerse himself in business…
The advancement of technology has made more possible than ever before, but you have to change your way of thinking if you’re used to the ‘old’ way of doing things. Laurie Wright is a woman on a mission to improve the mental health and emotional welfare of children around…
Employ the best individuals you can in every area. They will not only make the organization better in terms of operations, but also contribute towards its growth, revenue generation, cost controls and innovation. Azim Lakhoo is the Founder of Costal Resources in Calgary, Alberta. Azim moved to Calgary in…
If you’re willing to put in the hard work and the time, anything is possible. Lisa Maric is the proud Owner of Distilled Beauty Bar and Social House in Calgary, Alberta. Growing up in a Montreal working-class family, Lisa Maric learned early on the importance of hard work. From…