Our Network

Learn, share, and grow with a network of Canadian e-commerce, retail and business professionals.

E-commerce & Retail Experts

Our network of e-commerce, retail and business experts brings decades of experience helping Canadian businesses grow, optimize, and succeed in a rapidly evolving marketplace. From strategy to execution, they provide actionable insights, best practices, and guidance that drive measurable results.

Join the community and tap into their expertise to take your business to the next level.

Our Community of Leaders

We’re proud to collaborate with trusted partners who share our commitment to innovation and excellence, providing the tools, expertise, and support that empower Canadian businesses to succeed.
David Nagy
Founder
David Nagy, founder of eCommerce Canada is a Fractional Executive, AI innovator, and e-commerce entrepreneur who has co-founded ventures and advised over 2,000 companies. He created breakthrough technologies like Aperture and PanoradAI and developed the first operating system methodology for e-commerce, now used by 400+ businesses.
Allison Groeneveld
Operations & E-commerce
Allison has experience overseeing and optimizing the e-commerce side of business operations. With more than a decade in the industry, she specializes in organization and process optimization, ensuring programs run smoothly and members are supported.
Aaron Benn
Technology & Development
Aaron Benn is a front-end engineer and technical lead based in Canada, specializing in scalable e-commerce solutions. He focuses on building seamless digital experiences that help businesses grow and adapt. Alongside his work, he mentors teams and supports others in bringing impactful ideas to life.
Craig Patterson
Canadian Retail Industry, Retail Trends, Real Estate Impacts on Retail, and Retail Strategy Consulting
Located in Toronto, Craig Patterson is CEO and Publisher of Retail Insider Media Ltd. and Co-Editor-in-Chief of Retail-Insider.com. A retail analyst and consultant with over 25 years studying the Canadian market, he also advises the University of Alberta’s Centre for Cities and Communities and holds Commerce and Law degrees from the University of Alberta.
Tara Conway
Retail Advisor
Tara Conway is a retail executive and digital pioneer with 25+ years shaping e-commerce and omni-channel retail and logistics in Canada. She has led large-scale digital transformations, modernized customer engagement, and built strategic partnerships that drove growth and loyalty. Now an Advisor and Coach, Tara supports female founders with strategy, growth, and equitable opportunities while championing inclusive leadership and mentorship.
Chris Parsons
Retail Advisor

Chris Parsons is the Founder and Author of Retail Rewired, a guide for rethinking the future of retail. He is also the VP of Marketing at Hale, where he helps growth stage retail and DTC brands scale faster with outcome driven strategies across media, measurement, and site experience. A former digital and marketing leader for Walmart and Home Hardware, Chris brings deep expertise in building modern retail strategies that connect customers, data, and business growth.

Jamie Clarke
Leadership & Executive
Adventurer and eCommerce Founder, Jamie has summited Everest twice, climbed the Seven Summits, crossed the Empty Quarter on camel and shared his stories of inspiration with thousands in presentations across 55 countries. Jamie is the rare combination of acclaimed adventurer and business CEO. Jamie draws from his unique position and accomplishments to deliver memorable and relevant takeaways about defining and achieving success, effective leadership in dynamic environments and aligning your team to overcome any obstacle.
Kurtis Vermont
Public Policy Expert
Kurtis is an entrepreneur, strategist, and seasoned board executive with over 12 years of experience in business development, marketing, community development, and government. Passionate about driving productivity to fuel economic growth, he has generated nearly $8 million in SaaS revenue in telecom, AdTech, and market insights across North America. A man of thoughtful action, Kurtis excels in go-to-market execution, strategic communications, and impactful policy advocacy.
Fenwick How
Serial Entrepreneur & Strategic Growth Leader
Fenwick How is an executive leader with experience across energy, real estate, technology, and aerospace. He's the co-founder of multiple ventures driving renewable innovation, strategic consulting, and sustainable growth, with a proven record in leadership, operations, and stakeholder alignment.
David Baghirov
Scalable Enterprise AI, Data Strategy
David is an AI Lead and financial technologist focused on building intelligent systems that bridge data, automation, and decision-making. He has led end-to-end AI product development and business adoption at Deloitte, Microsoft/Avanade, and RBC, helping organizations unlock value through scalable solutions and real-time analytics.
Adrien Beyk
AI-Driven Enterprise Intelligence
Adrien Beyk is an AI engineer and founder with an exit, now based in the Bay Area. He focuses on building systems that help leaders make higher-quality decisions and scale with AI. Alongside his work, he actively supports other founders in bringing bold ideas to life.
Leo Bailey
Academic & Consultant in Small Business and Non Profit
Leo is a seasoned professional with over 13 years of progressive experience in consulting, technology, risk and partnerships. He is an avid advocate for community and strongly believes in building capacity in equity deserving communities. He is passionate to help communities thrive and be self sufficient.
Tyler Nicholetts
Sales Growth
A business development and sales leader with 28+ years of consecutive growth success across public and private sectors, Tyler empowers small- to mid-sized businesses to achieve extraordinary results through fresh perspectives, proven methodologies, and practical systems. Grounded in integrity, authenticity, and accountability, he fosters trust while driving both sales growth and long-term client retention. As Certified Outgrow Advisor, Tyler equips leaders and teams with the mindsets and behaviors that fuel predictable revenue growth, unlock potential, elevate the culture of all customer-facing people, and spark peak performance.
Jasmine Nagy
AI Ethics & Digital Marketing
Jasmine specializes in Search Engine Optimization, advocating for an innovative and customer-driven approach to digital marketing strategy. She recently earned a Philosophy degree from UBC, with a concentration in Business and Professional Ethics, and is continuing her studies at The University of Edinburgh in AI Ethics.
Evan Nagy
Graphic Design & Animation
Evan is a dynamic and creative Animation & Graphic Designer who infuses every project with a fresh perspective and a keen eye for design. Detail-oriented and collaborative, Evan eagerly contributes ideas and seamlessly works within a team to achieve project goals.
Fenwick How
Serial Entrepreneur & Strategic Growth Leader
Fenwick How is an executive leader with experience across energy, real estate, technology, and aerospace. He's the co-founder of multiple ventures driving renewable innovation, strategic consulting, and sustainable growth, with a proven record in leadership, operations, and stakeholder alignment.
David Baghirov
Scalable Enterprise AI, Data Strategy
David is an AI Lead and financial technologist focused on building intelligent systems that bridge data, automation, and decision-making. He has led end-to-end AI product development and business adoption at Deloitte, Microsoft/Avanade, and RBC, helping organizations unlock value through scalable solutions and real-time analytics.
Adrien Beyk
AI-Driven Enterprise Intelligence
Adrien Beyk is an AI engineer and founder with an exit, now based in the Bay Area. He focuses on building systems that help leaders make higher-quality decisions and scale with AI. Alongside his work, he actively supports other founders in bringing bold ideas to life.
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