I am an ex pro hockey player turned entrepreneur, and currently serving as the CEO of BuyAndSellABusiness.com - an online marketplace where people can buy, sell and grow businesses or franchises every day. I experienced a pain trying to sell my small business while in University (Ted Rogers School of Mgt, BCom, 2012) and quickly identified some global trends that excited me about the world of entrepreneurship through acquisition:

1. Boomers retiring

2. Foreign investors

3. Millennials looking to "be their own boss" vs finding a 9-5.

Fast forward to now, 6 years after launch and we've connected over $2B in businesses and franchises, building a community of over 65,000 entrepreneurs, franchise owners, business owners and business brokers looking to buy and sell in the micro market (EV < $5M). We've built a strong brand, strong culture and strong technology that attracts a captive and engaged audience. As for me, I've grown a strong personal brand sitting on the board of multiple startups and being part of Startup Canada's Entrepreneur Success Advisory Council, in addition to being a Startup Canada Advisor. I also mentor many entrepreneurs, small business owners and regularly contribute to Thrive Global.