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At CEO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 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 Canada based CEO’ operating in the Product Design space. If you think a CEO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
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.
Mladen Barbaric
Founder and CEO of Pearl Studios Inc.
Mladen Barbaric is a brand and product craftsman. He is the Founder & CEO of Pearl Studios, an award winning brand and product development firm, known for elegantly disruptive brands and products such as Misfit SHINE and 360fly. Starting his career at 19, Mladen began by designing cars for Ford. He holds a degree in Industrial Design from CCS in Detroit, and serves as chief of brand and product, board director, advisor and investor for several friends of Pearl.
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About Airgraft, InstruMMents, Pearl Studios Inc., Ripple Network Technologies: Pearl is an award winning brand and product consultancy
Derek Luke
CEO, President and Board Member of Muse
As a Business executive operating at C-Level, Derek has more than two decades of experience working for multinationals including Blackberry and Seagate; and Start-ups such as iFire and Ideazon. Derek also held a key leadership role at STDC: a $1.5B non-for-profit Canadian Government Fund with a portfolio of 270+ companies. Derek brings his knowledge of connecting design, development, manufacturing, supply chain, government relations, sales and marketing to the team. Derek has lived in the USA, Canada, UK and Asia and, through his travels, has gained an intimate understanding of global business cultures. He holds a degree in Physics (Hons) from Strathclyde University and a Masters in Applied Statistics from Napier (Edinburgh) University.
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About Muse, Ryerson University: Muse is the maker of brainwave-controlled computing technology and applications that converts brainwaves into digital signals.
Nick Van Weerdenburg
CEO and Founder of Rangle.io
Nick is Rangle’s founder and leader of business development and strategy. He brings 15+ years of experience in innovation, development, sales, marketing and consulting. Nick is fuelled by a passion for building a new type of company that is unparalleled at partnering with clients through collaboration and innovation.
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About Rangle.io: Rangle.io is a next-generation HTML5 and JavaScript Product Development Firm
Dustin Koffler
Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer of Green Tank Technologies
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About Green Tank Technologies, WeCannect: A global leader in vaporizing hardware and product design.
Alireza Ameri
Founder and CEO of Buzz Design
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About Buzz Design: Buzz Design is a leading Digital Agency. We grow companies in the digital world.
Sebastian Koper
Co-Founder and CEO of Domio
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About Domio: Revolutionary audio for your sports helmet!
Norm Couturier
CEO of 10Speak
Norm Couturier is the founder and chief innovator of 10Speak. He is the previous co-founder and chief product strategist of iTacit Inc and the co-founder & partner of Accreon Inc. He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science at Acadia University.
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About 10Speak, 3D Planeta: 10Speak is an innovation company that solves problems for customers using modern technology and experience.
Almaz Nanjappa
Chief Executive Officer of Momentus Software Inc.
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About Momentus Software Inc.: Momentus is a technology and product design agency.
Jesse Galvon
Co-Founder, President & CEO of G-Tech Apparel
Jesse Galvon is a Co-Founder & COO at Galvani.
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About G-Tech Apparel: G-Tech Apparel develops a range of apparel that enables athletes to stay warm in colder climates.
Johnny Forzani
Co-Founder & CEO of G-Tech Apparel
Johnny Forzani is a Co-Founder & CEO at Galvani.
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About G-Tech Apparel: G-Tech Apparel develops a range of apparel that enables athletes to stay warm in colder climates.
Zeeshan Rasool
Founder, CEO of Hangeh Labs
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About Hangeh Labs, Quupe Technologies: Transforming buildings into communities.
Sean Krakiwsky
Founder & CEO of Nanalysis
Sean Krakiwsky is a Founder & CEO at Nanalysis.
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About Nanalysis: Nanalysis develops portable nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers for biotech and pharmaceutical applications.
Cindy Gu
Chief Executive Officer of VITALI Wear
Cindy received her formal education in Mechanical Engineering from the University of British Columbia, and has been fortunate enough to have studied Yoga and trained with the best. Her unconventional background combining the external creativity of engineering and the internal search of yoga and meditation led her to become an entrepreneur who defines her own path. As an engineer, yoga instructor and entrepreneur, the biggest problem she’s inspired to solve is the pandemic technology-drunkenness in modern lifestyle. She’s passionate about bridging technology and wellness together. Currently, she’s leading her start-up Vitali Wear to create next-generation of smart clothing for everyday wellbeing. Starting with breathing better, having better posture and becoming more mindful.
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About VITALI Wear: VITALI Wear provides smart Apparels, bridging innovation and wellness through haptic wearable technology.
Nicholas Houghton
President & CEO of True North Gems
Mr. Houghton is an Accredited Gemologist and is President and Director at True North Gems Inc., with more than 30 years of international experience in the jewellery manufacturing and gemstone exploration industry. Mr. Houghton held senior management positions at both retail and wholesale gemstone companies before establishing his own operation 1994, Elan Diamonds. In 2000, he directed the merger of Elan Diamond and Canadian Diamond Cutters Ltd. to form Cadiam Investments LTD, becoming President and Director of the Vancouver-based polished gemstone marketing company. In 2004, Mr. Houghton joined True North Gems as Vice President Product Development and Marketing and Director, and was subsequently appointed as President in 2009. Mr. Houghton brings a wealth of expertise in marketing and professional design, and business skills focused on advanced project development and expansion, strategic operations management, and financing.
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About True North Gems: True North Gems is a public junior exploration company.
Anil AR
CEO of Cycloides
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About Cycloides: Cycloides is an information technology company that builds and delivers a range of software products.
Ivana Drcec
Founder & CEO of Zero Worx Inc. / Linxpot
CEO and founder of Linxpot.
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About Zero Worx Inc. / Linxpot: Linxpot is a centralized platform with integrated tools that build and scale with your company’s growth.
Dogu Taskiran
CEO of Stambol
CEO at Stambol. CTO at Orderinbox. Polymath. Building the #Metaverse, one major piece of technology at a time. Previously of Microsoft, Ubisoft and Electronic Arts. Studied at Bilkent University and Middle East Technical University.
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About Orderinbox, Stambol: Immersive Experiences for different verticals through Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
André Morissette
CEO & President of Campagna Motors
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About Campagna Motors, Campagna Motors: Campagna Motors sells unique, safe, and eye-catching three wheeled vehicles.
Andy Ibbetson
CEO of Agility Technologies Corporation
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About Agility Technologies Corporation: A Communication Technologies Company
Andy Ibbetson
CEO of Agility Technologies Corporation
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About Agility Technologies Corporation: A Communication Technologies Company
Drew Downs
Co-Owner / CEO of Nuvango
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About GelaSkins, NOTION Mfg. Ltd., Nuvango: Nuvango Gallery & Goods is a concept art gallery and fashion lifestyle brand. Manufacturing top quality goods on demand in Toronto, Canada.
Terry Vaudry
Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Safety Products
Terry is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of North American Logistics Services Inc. (“NALSI”), a Canadian asset based specialty transportation and customs brokerage firm that designs and delivers sophisticated logistics solutions across North America and internationally.
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About Pacific Safety Products: The design, production, sale, and support of high performance and high quality armour solutions for the defence and public security markets.
Daniel Japiassu
CEO of YDreams Global
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About YDreams Global: YDreams Global is a reference in innovative projects and products that combine technology, design and content.
Enzo Jia
CEO and Co-Founder of Longan Vision
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About Longan Vision: Longan Vision is a startup based out of The Forge incubator
Nick Laperle
Founder, CEO of EERS Global Technologies Inc.
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About EERS Global Technologies Inc.: High-noise IoT hearing protection with in-ear communication and worker safety monitoring.
Lindsay Lorusso
Founder & CEO of Nudnik
Lindsay Lorusso is the CEO at Nudnik.
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About Nudnik: Nudnik transforms textile waste into unisex apparel for kids and adults.
David Lloyd
CEO and Co-Founder of FREDsense
My passion is for learning, engineering, biology, and most importantly people. My technical background is in Biochemistry with a focus in Cancer Biology, and an in-formal training (>5 years) in Synthetic Biology working and managing projects as diverse as DNA assembly, bio-fuels, environmental remediation, and biosensors for toxins. I work within the innovation and education space whether it be developing science and entrepreneurial resources, DIY hacker spaces for biology, or commercializing products through startups.
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About FREDsense: FREDsense is changing the way we think about water monitoring – bringing it out of the lab and into the hands of those who need it.
Angela Hamilton
Co-founder, CEO of Quupe Technologies
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About Quupe Technologies: Quupe is a fully insured community rental platform from Vancouver, Canada.
Kevin Mako
Founder & CEO of MAKO Design + Invent
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About MAKO Design + Invent: MAKO Design + Invent is a consumer product development firm servicing small product businesses and early-stage invention startups.
Niall Conway
CEO / Lead UX Consultant of GOCITY Mobile Inc.
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About GOCITY Mobile Inc.: GOCITY.io is a digital strategy agency specializing in customer centric product design.
amir ebrahimnia
CEO / Chief Creative Technologist of derooted Immersive
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About derooted Immersive, derooted Immersive: Concept-driven Immersive & Interactive Experiences
amir ebrahimnia
CEO / Chief Creative Technologist of derooted Immersive
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About derooted Immersive, derooted Immersive: Concept-driven Immersive & Interactive Experiences
Mike Agerbo
CEO of Blink
As one of Canada’s most well-known technology figures, Mike is an award-winning television producer and veteran TV personality. You can watch him weekly on his GetConnectedTV show on The Business News Network, AMI, CityTV and CHECKTV across the country. His weekly appearances as GlobalBC’s tech expert, reach hundreds of thousands of British Columbians. He can also be heard every Saturday on CKNW AM 980 radio show and the Corus Radio Network throughout Canada. Mike is a successful tech entrepreneur, having founded three successful tech and media companies over the past 20 years, including Chalk Media (sold to Blackberry in 2006) and currently Blink Media, a leading Canadian digital creative agency.
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About Blink: Blink is a creative agency providing social campaigns and digital content.
Liz Hunt
CEO & Co-Founder of Smith Assembly
Liz Hunt is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Smith Assembly. During her 25-year career, at startups and companies like Google, Starbucks, and frog, she has led and grown amazing teams with whom she delivered hundreds of cutting-edge web, desktop, mobile, and embedded solutions released dozens of websites and mobile apps, and launched several products.
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About Smith Assembly: Smith Assembly supports healthier and more inclusive workplace cultures through team building and JEDI training.
Rob Fraser
Founder & CEO of Endur
Rob Fraser currently works as the Founder and CEO for Endur Apparel.
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About Endur: Endur is a premium sock designer and manufacturer.
Shauna Levy
President + CEO of Design Exchange
Shauna Levy is the President of Canada’s Design Museum, Design Exchange (DX). She has invited and worked with globally celebrated personalities from Jeanne Beker to Pharrell Williams. Former Vice President of MMPI Canada, Levy co-founded the internationally acclaimed Interior Design Show (IDS) in 1998. She is instrumental in positioning the City of Toronto as an international design destination, bringing some of the world’s most creative design minds to Canada, as well as building the international reputation of Toronto as a design destination.
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About Design Exchange: Design Exchange is Canada’s only museum dedicated exclusively to the pursuit of design excellence.
Ramak Radmard
Founder & CEO of Lucidream
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About Lucidream: We develop innovative, meaningful and technologically challenging products, building holistic user experiences to create unique solutions.
