Andrew Waitman

Chief Executive Officer, Assent

Meet Assent’s CEO, Andrew Waitman. His experience at over 30 technology companies has been integral to the company’s growth.

Andrew’s history of helping businesses succeed continues at Assent. Since becoming CEO, he has been integral to the company’s growth, and helped it earn a spot on the Narwhal List for high-potential companies.

Previously, Andrew was CEO of Pythian, overseeing its rise from a small business to one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing global professional services companies. He also served as Managing Partner at Celtic House Venture Partners during its highest-performing years to date, when a fund produced one of the world’s top 10 best venture fund returns ever.

Andrew has served on the boards of more than 30 technology companies. He is currently a board member at Assent and Fidus Systems, and sits on Genesys Capital’s advisory board.

He provides guidance to companies on:

  • Attracting new investors.
  • Generating sustainable revenue growth.
  • Building an ESG supply chain program.
  • Mitigating global business risk.

 

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Podcast
CIBC Banking Innovation Podcast

Learn what makes ESG more than a “feel good” project — it’s an economic imperative! Andrew talks with CIBC about the strategic value and return on investment of ESG management, and how supply chain sustainability management is key to avoiding costly business risks.

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Supermanagers Podcast

In this podcast, Andrew talks about the evolution of his management style, and how balancing structure and flexibility can help you run more successful leadership meetings.

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Business is Human

Taking your business to the next level involves careful planning and having the right leadership in place. In this podcast, Andrew covers the human elements required to achieve business success.

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B2B Category Creators

Category creation can be a daunting task, but there are steps you can take to make it easier. Andrew discusses the key roles TAM calculation, quality engineering, and a solid brand strategy play in defining your category.

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