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.