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 Real Time 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.
Simon Foster
Founder & CEO of Chatter Research
Simon is CEO & Founder of Chatter Research, an AI powered customer feedback solution. Chatter Research works with Fortune 5000 retailers to provide previously unknown consumer data, by talking to shoppers in a completely new way. Conversational surveys via SMS capture rich quantitative and qualitative data as the customer leaves the store, in real-time. Simon loves solving challenging business problems, often with a mix of new technology, partnerships, and a core insight around consumer behaviour. Prior to founding Chatter Research, Simon was SVP of Digital & Corporate Development at Blue Ant Media, in charge of building a fast growth digital business in the US & Canada. At QuickPlay he launched the first worldwide audio and video podcasting service on BlackBerry, as well as the launch of Sirius XM on mobile in the US. With Chatter Research Simon looks forward to the day when he never has to fill out another online survey.
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About Chatter Research, Framework Foundation, Stackegy: Chatter Research is a real-time customer feedback solution for retail and hospitality.

Aaron Glazer
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Taplytics
Aaron Glazer is Co-Founder of Taplytics Most recently, he was a strategy consultant at ZS Associates. A graduate of the MBA program at the Rotman School of Management, Aaron majored in Corporate Strategy. Prior to completing his MBA, Aaron worked as a management consultant at Accenture. Aaron also co-founded an online startup where he oversaw the development of several online and mobile products.
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About ERGO Capital, Taplytics: Taplytics is the only single application for both enterprise marketers and engineers to own the entire customer experience.

Chris Wiegand
Co-Founder & CEO of Jibestream
Chris Wiegand is Co-Founder & CEO at Jibestream.
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About Jibestream: Jibestream is a premier indoor navigation platform accessing real-time data to help navigate complex venues.

Marco Hunstad
Founder & CEO of Spotcast Inc.
Marco Hunstad is the founder & CEO at Spotcast.
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About Spotcast Inc.: Spotcast is a shopping companion and discovery app.
Kelly Zwarych
CEO and Co-founder of AeroLab Tech
Kelly Zwarych is the CEO and co-founder of AeroLab Technology.
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About AeroLab Tech: AeroLab Tech offers an aero testing system that provides real-time CdA and Crr feedback while training and racing.
Martin Page
Co-founder & CEO of Yulplay
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About Metrio Software, Inc., Yulplay: Yulplay develops real-time mobile games for sports fans.
Martin Page
Co-founder & CEO of Yulplay
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About Metrio Software, Inc., Yulplay: Yulplay develops real-time mobile games for sports fans.