About me:

I’m Sam and I’m a founder and operator.

Some of what I’ve done:

Commercebear - B2B software company I founded

  • Bootstrapped before raising $11M from leading institutional investors in the US and Canada 

  • Helped furniture manufacturers manage over $500m in GMV

  • Built an incredibly strong team of 50

  • Recognized by Forbes Best Startup Employers, Furniture Today Best Technology, and personally Top 40u40 by Home Furnishings Business for my contributions to the sector 

Canada Emergency Medical Manufacturers (CEMM) - board of directors and advisor

  • Secured $30M+ in provincial contracts

  • Create 500+ new essential jobs across 20 manufacturing plants

  • Partnered with Health Canada, Ontario Premier’s Office, and Dept. of Economic Development

  • Met Health Canada medical-device compliance standards, and full regulatory compliance with ANSI/AAMI PB70, using AATCC + ASTM lab testing methods

About my time in school:

  • Dalhousie University, where I played d1 varsity soccer for the Tigers

  • Dean’s List and numerous academic awards

  • Captain of my high school soccer team 4x, MVP 2x

Things I care deeply about:

  • Health and fitness, I’m at the gym most days

  • Longevity and long-term resilience

  • Building a life optimized for happiness

You are welcome to learn more about me on my personal linkedin.