Alexander Norman
Managing Director at TechToronto
Alexander Norman
Managing Director at TechToronto
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Work Experience
Partner
2019 - Current
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Partner, Canada
2016
AngelList is the world's largest marketplace for startup investing and startup jobs. Launched the Canadian funding marketplace and focused on growing it. Interested in raising funds, leading a Canadian syndicate or investing in Canada? Don't hesitate to contact me.
Co-founder and Managing Director
2014
Tech Toronto is focused on growing Canadian tech communities via events, research and education. Over 30,000 members and 18,000 paid attendees annually. Our events, reports and initiatives have help local tech companies attract talent from abroad, founders meet, companies get coverage by media, investors find investments and much more.
Board Member
2020
Member, Board of Directors
2007
Locus Investment Group is an India focused hedge fund
Venture Partner
2020 - 2023
Entrepreneur First is a $200M fund and the world's leading technology talent investor. Entrepreneur First brings together extraordinary people to build startups from scratch in London, Singapore, Berlin, Hong Kong, Paris, India and now Toronto! Through our fund, we invest in individuals to find a world-class co-founder, develop an idea and fund the deep technology businesses they create.
Co-Founder
2017 - 2020
CEO and founder
2010 - 2014
HomeSav was a leading home furnishing eCommerce company that helped its members discover the right products for their personal style at the right price. •Sold HomeSav to Rebellion Media in June 2013 and managed post-acquisition integration •Developed and articulated HomeSav's vision. Built the team required to make achieve the vision. •Accomplishments include: -Recruited a passionate 20+ member team of experienced industry experts -Built distribution via partnerships with leading media companies such as Transcontinental and Post Media, social media, paid advertising and organic means -Signed up 350,000+ members in the United States & Canada -Reached seven figure dollar revenue run rate -Raised seed round of $1.4m and provided a good return for all stakeholders via Rebellion acquisition -Consistently ranked in the Top 100 Canadian startups by TechVibes
Engagement Manager
2005 - 2010
Project manager leading teams of McKinsey and client's personnel Primarily served technology, telecommunications and financial companies on a range of marketing and operational issues. Responsible for identifying and obtaining potential consulting engagements with core clients
Summer Associate
2004 - 2004