About

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I grew up in Toronto and studied philosophy at McMaster in Hamilton. I later completed a Master's in international business, which gave me the opportunity to live, study, and work across Europe and South America.

For a while, I thought philosophy was a mistake. I was wrong. Ethics, metaphysics, and logic taught me how to think clearly, argue honestly, and sit with a hard question long enough to actually answer it. It shaped my character more than any job has.

I spent several years teaching in an MBA program, then ran a business strategy consulting practice full time before launching Gale Ventures.

Today, I buy and operate businesses, mostly essential-services companies owned by people approaching retirement without a clear succession plan. The part I enjoy most is working with people: solving operational problems alongside employees, finding revenue opportunities others have overlooked, and helping emerging leaders grow into bigger roles. I still take on some consulting work, and I volunteer in palliative care on weekends.

Outside of work, I train Krav Maga, do hot yoga, host dinner parties, and travel whenever I can. And if I'm not working, there's a good chance I'm with my dog, who makes a few appearances in my Lifestyle section.

Gale Ventures

Founders are retiring. Successors are missing.

Across North America, profitable, well-regarded businesses are being run by owners approaching retirement, often with no clear succession plan. These are companies built over decades, with strong reputations, loyal customers, recurring revenue, and deep roots in their communities.

Gale Ventures acquires and operates these businesses.

We preserve what made them valuable in the first place: the name, the people, the customer relationships, and the standard the founder built. Then we invest in the next stage of growth.

We take the roots seriously because they are the reason the business is worth buying. We are not interested in replacing what already works. We build on it by bringing capital, stronger systems, operating support, and the attention needed to pursue opportunities the founder may have seen for years but never had the time or resources to chase.

The goal is simple: protect what was built, strengthen the business, and carry it forward.

Click below to see how we work with owners.

Consulting

I operate a consulting practice specializing in growth strategies for businesses across a diverse range of sectors. Over time, I noticed much of my work with founders extended beyond business consulting to coaching them as leaders and individuals. This evolution naturally led to incorporating mindset coaching into my work.

Business and mindset coaching is a transformative process that empowers individuals and teams to reach their full potential. By blending strategic business insights with personal development techniques, I help clients overcome mental barriers, improve decision-making, and cultivate a growth-oriented mindset.

This holistic approach drives professional success while fostering resilience and confidence, enabling clients to tackle challenges with clarity and purpose. My goal is to create sustainable growth, both personally and within organizations.

Volunteer Work

I volunteer as a patient visitor in the Palliative Care Unit at Providence Health Care in Vancouver, British Columbia. My primary role involves offering emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times. Additionally, I assist nurses and doctors with various ad hoc tasks.

I began volunteering at the hospital in 2023 and soon completed specialized training to work directly with patients facing terminal illnesses. 

While this role has been both demanding and emotionally complex, it has also been deeply fulfilling. I've had the privilege of meeting remarkable individuals from diverse backgrounds, learning about their unique stories, and gaining profound insights into life and mortality.

University Professor

2022 - 2026

I taught MBA students in the Department of Marketing, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship at University Canada West (UCW), where I integrated emotional intelligence, self-development, and mindfulness training into my classes.

Mentoring and inspiring students was an incredible and rewarding experience. I also had the pleasure of teaching a diverse group of individuals from across the globe, which deepened my appreciation for cultural diversity.

Courses taught:

- BUSI 601: Business Ethics & CSR

- BUSI 640: Consulting Practice

- BUSI 660: Small Business Management

"What is the essence of life? To serve others and to do good." -Aristotle