Alec, a proud Carleton University Commerce graduate, discovered his passion for entrepreneurship after exploring various career paths. In 1995, with just $10,000 and no savings, he and a friend launched their first business. Since then, Alec has founded and grown over a dozen startups across diverse industries, generating over $1 billion in revenue. His bold decision-making and relentless drive have been key to his success.

As the founder of Vertria, Alec channels his passion into a vision that extends beyond individual success. At Vertria, we believe education is essential—not just for personal growth and business acumen, but for driving sustainability and positive global change. It’s not enough to gain knowledge and set a path for the future; it’s about asking, What are you doing to better the world?

Outside of his professional endeavors, Alec enjoys time outdoors with his wife, Anne, splitting their time between Ottawa, Canada, and Tivat, Montenegro, where they embrace the beauty of nature and life’s simple joys.