Alexander Rink

Alexander Rink

Canada
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As a seasoned founder, strategic advisor, Board Director and angel investor with over 20 years of experience, I have a proven track record of helping businesses achieve their growth potential and impact goals.

My primary focus is accelerating durable carbon removal to ensure our planet remains habitable for current and future generations. Alongside Robert and Kevin, I co-founded CDR.fyi to support this mission, bringing transparency and trust to worldwide carbon dioxide removal efforts.

As a longtime entrepreneur, I believe in the transformative power of founders to create meaningful positive change through product innovation, employment, and societal contribution. To that end, I formed and lead CEO Peer Groups to facilitate peer-to-peer learning and collaboration among founder CEOs of companies with revenues over $1M. I also advise and invest in startups with a net positive impact, particularly those focusing on data-driven and climate-friendly B2B SaaS, Data, and AI/ML solutions and serve as a Venture Partner in a firm dedicated to funding ambitious immigrant founders.

To enhance my ability to deliver positive impact as a Director, I obtained the Global Competent Boards Designation (GCB.D) and completed all three levels of the Innovation Governance Program, where I serve on the Alumni Council and as an Ambassador. Additionally, I am honored to serve on the Alumni Council of the University of Waterloo, reflecting my commitment to the importance and value of higher education.

I am always open to connecting with like-minded entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators who share my passion for creating a better future for people and the planet.

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Experience

  • CDR.fyi Graphic

    CDR.fyi

    Worldwide

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    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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    Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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    Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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    Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

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    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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    Various

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    Chicago, San Francisco, New York, Ottawa

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    Ottawa & Chicago

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    Ottawa

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    Toronto and Ottawa

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    Ottawa

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    Toronto and Chicago

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    Palmela, Portugal

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    Ottawa

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    Toronto

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    Owen Sound

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    Owen Sound

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    St. Laurent

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    St. Laurent

Education

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    ESG training designed by and for board members, executives, investors and advisors.

  • Top 3 of 240 students. Dean's List.

  • Activities and Societies: Co-Chair Grad Gift Raffle, Coordinator of Referees.

  • Dean's List

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • MaRS Discovery District Graphic

    Volunteer Advisor

    MaRS Discovery District

    - Present 1 year 9 months

    Science and Technology

    Mentoring founder CEOs of startup and scale-up companies in strategy, positioning, product-market fit, go-to-market, raising financing and exit planning.

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    Mentor

    Invest Ottawa

    - Present 1 year 11 months

    Science and Technology

    Mentoring founder CEOs of startup and scale-up companies in strategy, positioning, product-market fit, go-to-market, raising financing and exit planning.

  • Ottawa Business Journal Graphic

    Editorial Advisory Board

    Ottawa Business Journal

    - Present 2 years 2 months

    Arts and Culture

  • Invest Ottawa Graphic

    Venture Development Committee

    Invest Ottawa

    - 3 years 4 months

    Economic Empowerment

  • GIVE - Global Impact Venture Experience Graphic

    Board Of Directors

    GIVE - Global Impact Venture Experience

    - Present 5 years 5 months

    Poverty Alleviation

    Our goal is to positively change lives by connecting great people, teams and businesses to humanitarian opportunities. We aspire to create experiences that revolve around love, communication, and compassion.

  • The Caring and Sharing Exchange Graphic

    Board of Directors and VP Executive Committee

    The Caring and Sharing Exchange

    - 3 years 1 month

    Social Services

    The Caring and Sharing Exchange is an Ottawa-based charity that, since 1915, has been providing Christmas and back-to-school assistance to Ottawa residents who face economic hardship, regardless of age, ethnicity, creed or culture.

    I was honored to serve on the Executive Committee of the Board for the Caring and Sharing Exchange, and working closely with the Executive Director, lead the development of the organization's strategic plan.

Languages

  • English

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  • French

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  • Spanish

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  • Portuguese

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