Kate leads the charge at Ecom North, bringing her talent & flair for building powerful connections. During her 8-year journey with TED Conferences, she mastered the art of bringing people together - from producing global events to crafting award-winning culture programs. Whether in-person or virtual, Kate has a gift for transforming spaces into vibrant communities where innovation thrives and meaningful relationships flourish.

Kate also has a love of sushi, bubble tea, dancing, breathwork, saunas, and all the laughter, joy and sillies her husband, three kids and two dogs bring to the world <3

Zo is the force behind bringing events to life at Ecom North. With a diverse background that spans from building in-house events for Sweat and Tonic to running Social Strategy for Klick Health, she’s got a knack for making every event unforgettable. Whether it’s curating immersive experiences or crafting the perfect vibe, Zo knows how to turn ideas into experiences that spark connection.

Outside of work, Zo loves playing volleyball with friends, shopping for the latest finds, and creating her own social content. When she’s not planning her next event, you’ll find her exploring the city, embracing her inner foodie, or laughing over a glass of wine with her loved ones.

Coeli helps the heart of Ecom North beat, nurturing vibrant connections among our partners and DTC founders. Her work at pet wellness brand Healthybud (cultivating relationships with stores across Ontario and creating content & blogs), grew her love to build compelling pieces and feature case studies, in constant celebration of the Ecom North community. With keen eyes on LinkedIn marketing, Coeli ensures we’re there for all our members, at all times.

Beyond her professional adventures, Coeli is a certified pet nutritionist, a pet parent to 3 senior dogs and 2 senior cats, a pet photographer and matcha enthusiast.

James leads everything marketing, from paid ads & newsletters to community & podcasts. From growing his personal IG account to 80K followers to building an 18-person direct response creatives agency, James understands how to make content and ads that people actually want to watch.

Outside of work, James likes to run, get really fresh sushi from J-San Sushi Bar and binge the latest anime series.

Tuan leads organic content and podcast production, from making viral content for and building brands to helping founders build personal brands on socials. Tuan’s team generated over 1.5 billion views without spending a single dime on ads.

Nic is the architect behind Ecom North, creating a space where DTC leaders can connect, learn, and grow together. As the founder of Stallion, he’s helped over 50,000 sellers streamline their logistics and scale their businesses. A member of EO and YPO, Nic is passionate about bringing entrepreneurs together.

Over the years, he’s met countless founders who had to look outside Canada for community and learning, so he built Ecom North to change that. A proud husband and father, Nic loves exploring new places, connecting with inspiring founders, and bringing big ideas to life.

Sharif is an active organizing team member for eCom North, Tech TO and Fresh Founders and focused on ensuring founders feel seen, heard, and inspired. He is a three-time food business founder has extensive experience in the ecommerce and quick commerce sector, working directly with brands such as Uber Eats, Skip the Dishes and DoorDash, and has led over 20 million USD in last-mile food delivery sales for several large Canada brands including Slipacoff’s Premium Meats, Kettleman’s Bagels and Mavericks Donuts.

Adi is a serial founder focused on technology, e-commerce, and community building. He founded multiple e-commerce brands, including the leading skincare brand Grace & Stella. As a Partner at Allevar Partners, Adi focuses on acquisitions in the Canadian lower-middle market. Driven by his own journey, Adi co-founded Ecom North to help entrepreneurs forge valuable connections and accelerate growth by learning from experienced founders.

Ex-Bay St. turned Entrepreneur. Kensen’s countless encounters with facades and the feeling of golden handcuffs led him on a mission to build real relationships and do meaningful work aka do epic sh*t.

Building ventures in real estate and ecommerce made him yearn for community as he believes one of life’s hacks is to learn from and connect with like-minded individuals.

You’ll catch him on stage hyping up a crowd, moderating fireside chats, or right in the mix, connecting with others and soaking it all in.

His motto? Be Bold, Deliver Massive Value, and Have FUN!