John is the cofounder and CEO of ThinkSuite. A former Canadian M&A reporter at Thomson Reuters with expertise covering dealmaking and financial services, he has a proven track record of success in various high-stakes projects.
ThinkSuite was founded on the premise that meaningful relationships can transform our lives, careers and businesses. We are forming intentional communities of preeminent investors, built on the principles of integrity, excellence and a passion to learn. We believe these are the communities of the future and this is the future of investing.
The need for such next-level communities and finding relationships that go beyond transactions has never been greater. Our influential and high-powered communities bring exceptional people with complementary interests into the same room. We are reimagining the way human beings interact. These groups are potent catalysts for targeted interactions and collaboration that result in tangible value for members on our network.
We believe that when you bring to the table really good people, magic happens. We strive to create environments where that magic happens on a consistent basis. We prepare the table and give you a seat at the table. Come join us.
ThinkSuite is a preeminent community of investors, delivering thought leadership at the highest levels in the investment world. By providing safe spaces for world-class names to discuss the issues shaping the future of investing and the future of humanity, ThinkSuite facilitates a true exchange of amazing ideas and a meeting of great minds.
Our mission is to design powerful gatherings and alliances of investors focused on both return of investments and a deployment of capital that results in true societal change.
Cofounder & CEO
John is the cofounder and CEO of ThinkSuite. A former Canadian M&A reporter at Thomson Reuters with expertise covering dealmaking and financial services, he has a proven track record of success in various high-stakes projects.
Partner, Strategic Leadership
Jonah is Partner, Strategic Leadership at ThinkSuite, driving our efforts to build peer groups of preeminent investors. He is a Facilitator and Executive Coach at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. With a background as an entrepreneur with a successful exit, he brings a wealth of experience to his role as an executive coach. His specialization lies in elevating C-Level executives and their teams by enhancing communication, accountability, and team unity, driving them towards extraordinary achievements. Jonah wears dual hats at Stanford, both as a facilitator for the Interpersonal Dynamics Program and as a leadership coach for the LEAD business program, with a focus on honing communication and leadership acumen. Beyond the professional sphere, he is a passionate advocate for self-discovery through adventures, meditation, surfing and travel.
Director of Events & Marketing
As Head of Events & Marketing, Christina oversees the overall planning, execution and success of ThinkSuite’s curated events and private dinners.
Christina is an accomplished marketing and operations leader with proven expertise spearheading high-impact campaigns for national retailers and international brands and running day-to-day operations for burgeoning start-ups. Christina is passionate about creating meaningful connections and innovative experiences that deliver measurable results.
Director of Community & Leadership Development
Felipe is Head of Community and Leadership Development at ThinkSuite. Previously, Felipe cofounded Life Questions Academy, a global emotional intelligence community whose membership has expanded to 18 cities around the world. He is currently pursuing a PhD in management at the University of Lisbon, where he researches leadership development. He is also a lecturer at EU Business School.
Partner, Climate Strategy
Fulya Kocak is Partner, Climate Strategy at ThinkSuite. She is a multiple award-winning sustainability thought leader, educator and author. She speaks widely on sustainability issues and teaches multiple sustainability courses on LinkedIn. A pioneer of the green building and ESG movement, Fulya’s experience spans more than two decades as a change agent and subject matter expert in the real estate, design and construction industries. She was previously the SVP of ESG issues at Nareit, the national association representing real estate investment trusts in the United States.
Partner, Venture Capital
As Partner, Venture Capital at ThinkSuite, Angie helps in identifying venture partnerships and advising startups in the ecosystem. She is the Investment Lead at VU Venture Partners, a global multi-stage venture capital fund. With a career spanning over 15 years, she has held roles as a thought leader in disruptive technologies research & advisory, corporate strategist, head of strategic partnerships and innovation center of excellence at renowned corporations such as Gartner, Hewlett Packard, Alibaba and Lenovo. Her extensive global exposure stems from her work and academic experiences in the United States, Canada, China, UK, Hong Kong, Israel and Dubai. She holds dual MBAs from Columbia University and London Business School, along with an Honors BSc and a Master’s degree in Statistics from The University of Western Ontario. An enthusiastic lifelong learner at heart, Angie takes pride in fostering trust-based relationships, empowering teams and spearheading the commercialization of groundbreaking business ideas.
Philanthropy Lead at ThinkSuite and Principal at Highland Family Office
Former Board Member, Deloitte Touche
Principal, Kwee Investment Office
Member of the Board of Directors, Pontiac Land Group
Director, Portfolio Construction Research, BlackRock
Advisor and Former Head of Corporate Governance, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
Founder, Rosier Tax Advisory
Founding Partner, Two Small Fish Ventures Founder, Wattpad
Former Head, Refinitiv Canada
Former Lead Partner, BDC Deep Tech Fund
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