Industry Leaders. Proven Insights.

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Over the years, Ecom North has hosted and convened some of the most respected founders and operators in the e-commerce ecosystem. The individuals featured below represent past speakers and community members who have contributed and shared their insights on our stage:

From insightful keynotes to practical sessions, hear directly from industry leaders who’ve built and scaled successful eCommerce brands.

Aaron Spivak

Co-Founder of Hush

Aaron Spivak

Co-Founder of Hush
hush.ca

Michele Romanow

Dragon on Dragon's Den, Co-Founder of Clearco

Michele Romanow

Dragon on Dragon's Den, Co-Founder of Clearco

Michele Romanow is a Canadian tech entrepreneur, investor, and television personality best known as the co-founder of Clearco (formerly Clearbanc), the world’s largest eCommerce investor that has funded thousands of startups globally. A serial entrepreneur, she built and scaled multiple ventures before the age of 30, includingBuytopia.caand SnapSaves. She is also widely recognized as one of the “Dragons” on CBC’s Dragons’ Den, where she’s invested in dozens of early-stage companies. Named one of Forbes’ Top 100 Most Powerful Women in the World in 2015 and one of Canada’s Top 40 under 40, Michele is celebrated for her bold approach to entrepreneurship and her mission to reshape how founders access capital.

Jake Karls

Co-Founder of Mid-Day Squares

Jake Karls

Co-Founder of Mid-Day Squares
middaysquares.com

Victor Tam

Co-Founder at Monos

Victor Tam

Co-Founder at Monos

Seasoned digital marketer and serial entrepreneur with over 20 years in e-commerce. Founded several successful ventures since high school.

monos.com

Andrew Wilkinson

Co-Founder at Tiny

Andrew Wilkinson

Co-Founder at Tiny

Co-founder of Tiny, acquiring and operating profitable internet businesses like Dribbble, Letterboxd, and AeroPress with a half-billion valuation.

tiny.com

Domenique Mastronardi

COO of Beck’s Broth

Domenique Mastronardi

COO of Beck’s Broth

Domenique Mastronardi is the COO of Beck’s Broth, an innovative collection of bone-broth-based beverages like hot chocolate and coffee. With a background in engineering and a passion for wellness, she specializes in scaling food brands that are both profitable and purpose-driven. At Beck’s Broth, she’s leading operations into an exciting new product launch. Domenique was recently recognized with the OMAFRA Excellence in Youth award for her leadership in sustainable food innovation.

becksbroth.com

Ezra Firestone

CEO of Zipify Apps, Founder BOOM! Beauty and Smart Marketer

Ezra Firestone

CEO of Zipify Apps, Founder BOOM! Beauty and Smart Marketer

Ezra Firestone has been recognized by Shopify and Entrepreneur Magazine as a leading ecommerce expert and a refreshing voice in the entrepreneurial community. He has founded multiple 7- and 8-figure brands (generating over $200 million in the past 5 years), and shares his personal and professional insights through Smart Marketer and Zipify Apps. An outspoken proponent of “people over profit,” he leads a team of 195 employees while traveling the world educating business owners on how to build brands with integrity and purpose. Ezra partnered with Shopify to create their premier course on Facebook advertising and most reached acquired a stake in SafeSleeveCases.com and is the acting Chief Strategy Officer.

Ezra on LinkedIn

Beckie Prime

Founder of Beck's Broth

Beckie Prime

Founder of Beck's Broth

Beckie Prime is the founder of Beck’s Broth, a bold line of bone-broth-based drinks like hot chocolate and coffee. A holistic nutritionist and gut-health advocate, Beckie created a product that’s as crave-worthy as it is functional. Under her leadership, Beck’s Broth has scaled to 300+ stores across Canada and major retailers like Well.ca. She’s been named CHFA One to Watch for innovation in wellness.

becksbroth.com

Mike Fata

Founder of Manitoba Harvest

Mike Fata

Founder of Manitoba Harvest

Started Manitoba Harvest at 21, grew to $100M revenue, sold for $419M. Now investor, advisor, and bestselling author helping entrepreneurs build world-class companies.

manitobaharvest.ca

Andrew D'Souza

Founder & CEO of Boardy

Andrew D'Souza

Founder & CEO of Boardy

Have you met Boardy yet? Send him a message on WhatsApp and get to know him!

www.boardy.ai

Kristy Liu

Client Service Project Manager of Seller Interactive

Kristy Liu

Client Service Project Manager of Seller Interactive

Currently at Seller Interactive, Kristy leads a team of Brand Strategists to deliver high-impact, data-driven results for eCommerce brands navigating the complexities of the Amazon marketplace, leveraging data science to stay ahead of industry trends, forecast opportunities, and continuously refine strategic approaches. With a portfolio of 80+ active brands and 6 years of experience in strategic account management, she helps brands unlock growth, streamline performance and achieve long-term success. You'll find her outside of work challenging herself with puzzles in escape rooms or going out for a sunset drive on her motorcycle.

sellerinteractive.com

Dan Demsky

Founder of Unbound Merino

Dan Demsky

Founder of Unbound Merino

Dan Demsky is the co-founder and CEO of Unbound Merino, a premium
travel apparel brand that grew from a small crowdfunding campaign into
a $40M global ecommerce business. He built it with his two best
friends, proving that friendship can be a powerful foundation for
scaling a company. Based in Toronto, Dan shares lessons on
entrepreneurship, culture, and building businesses that align with
lifestyle and freedom.

unboundmerino.com

Rachel Wong

Co-Founder of Monday Girl

Rachel Wong

Co-Founder of Monday Girl

Rachel Wong is the Co-Founder of Monday Girl, the leading private members’ club dedicated to empowering the modern and ambitious woman to rise to the top and supporting her in staying there.

Monday Girl members get unlimited access to resources, a vibrant community, and mentorship from leading women at top companies including Google, Deloitte, Nike, and Sephora.

Since its inception in 2021, Monday Girl has become a pivotal space for Gen-Z and Millennial women, reaching over 350,000 individuals, facilitating 500+ sold-out events, and gaining recognition from major outlets including Forbes, Elle, Globe & Mail, Financial Post and more. 

Rachel has spent the majority of her career in high-growth startups and joined Uber in its early days to help launch the Uber Eats platform in key Canadian markets.

joinmondaygirl.com/

Alan Nowogrodski

CEO & Founder of Superbar

Alan Nowogrodski

CEO & Founder of Superbar

Alan is the Founder and CEO of Superbar, an AI company that builds search and answers agents to improve conversion. He was a VP of Product at NinjaCat and led a $2B payments business at FreshBooks. Alan built his first ecommerce business in 2005 and has helped companies scale ever since.

superbar.ai

Brandi Leifso

Founder & CEO of Evio Beauty Group Ltd.

Brandi Leifso

Founder & CEO of Evio Beauty Group Ltd.

Brandi Leifso is a trailblazing entrepreneur, resilience advocate, and the founder and CEO of Evio Beauty, a mission-driven brand transforming skincare and social responsibility. She launched Evio at 21 while living in a women’s shelter, growing it into a celebrated company featured inVogue,Forbes, andAllure, with a strong retail presence and over $550,000 donated to shelters across Canada. Named one of Chatelaine’s Women of the Year and one of Canada’s Top 25 Women of Influence, Brandi has shared her journey on global stages like the Forbes Under 30 Global Women Summit. Her first book,Fearless Choices, launches with HarperCollins in February 2026, alongside a feature film in development about her life.

eviobeauty.com

Inessa Karlinsky

Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Aviron

Inessa Karlinsky

Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Aviron

Inessa is the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Aviron, the leader in gamified connected fitness. Under her leadership, Aviron has grown from a niche rowing startup into a multi-modal fitness platform with award winning rowers, bikes and treadmills. Each product is designed using behavioral science and gamification to help people build lasting fitness habits by proving that consistency comes from fun, not discipline.

Inessa began her career in advertising, where she learned to think on her feet and find creative solutions fast. That foundation shaped her dynamic approach to marketing today, blending data-driven insights with real consumer stories to ensure Aviron’s message hits home. With a passion for building brands that feel human and approachable, she has helped establish Aviron as one of the most talked about challengers in the home fitness space and the go-to for people who want workouts they’ll actually look forward to.

Thomas Ma

Co-Founder of Sapphire Studios

Thomas Ma

Co-Founder of Sapphire Studios

Thomas Ma is the co-founder of Sapphire Studios, one of the leading TikTok advertising agencies, having partnered with over 250 brands and driven more than $100 million in ad-attributed revenue across TikTok, Meta, and Snap. Known for blending data with creativity, Thomas helps brands scale through high-performing content and paid media strategy. He’s passionate about empowering the next generation and giving back, leading initiatives like his annual Make-A-Wish charity tournament and youth entrepreneurship program, "Hey! You Got This." As a speaker, he brings fresh insights on brand growth, storytelling, and building meaningful impact in the digital age.

sapphirestudios.co/

Gillian Liu

Co-Founder & CMO of Kiyoko Beauty

Gillian Liu

Co-Founder & CMO of Kiyoko Beauty

Gillian is the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Kiyoko, a Toronto-based Asian beauty e-commerce business. With a focus on organic content marketing, Kiyoko has achieved impressive mid-7 figure revenue while the founders maintain their full-time careers. Gillian leads the brand’s marketing strategies, driving the company’s success through authentic, engaging content that resonates with audiences. Outside of Kiyoko, Gillian enjoys video games, spending time outdoors, and snuggling with her cat.

https://kiyoko.ca/

Andy Hoang

Founder of Aviron

Andy Hoang

Founder of Aviron

CEO of Aviron, connected fitness startup combining immersive gaming with cardio. Bootstrapped to 8-figure revenue with 90+ team. Making workouts enjoyable through game psychology.

avironactive.com
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