Alex is a Business Analyst at Dane Creek Capital Corp. where he assists the investment team in evaluating opportunities, conducting market research, and supporting portfolio companies.
Prior to joining the DCCC team, Alex worked as an Analyst for Bioenterprise, a not-for-profit business accelerator focusing on accelerating innovative businesses in the agriculture space. Alex provided guidance and support to entrepreneurs in the sectors of aquaculture, agriculture technology, ocean technology, and clean technology. This was accomplished through market research, non-dilutive funding support, funding guidance, strategic relationship development, and regulatory assistance. Alex was also actively involved in business development initiatives for entrepreneurs and acted as a facilitator with external organizations. Before Bioenterprise, Alex worked as a Laboratory Manager for BlueLight Analytics, where he gained valuable experience in the start-up space. During this time, Alex’s skillset evolved, incorporating skills that are required as part of an efficient, and highly motivated team, such as customer communication, research and development, project management, product launches, and quality assessment/quality control.
Alex has a M.Sc. in Oceanography, and a B.Sc. (Combined Honours) in Earth Science and Oceanography, both from Dalhousie University. Alex and his partner, Jessica, are pet parents to two cats, Luna and Charlie.