About
Andrew Graham is co-founder and CEO of Borrowell, one of Canada’s largest financial technology companies, with over two million users. Borrowell helps consumers find financial prosperity and make great decisions about their money. It was the first company in Canada to offer credit scores for free and offers products and recommendations across a consumer's financial journey. Borrowell has won numerous awards, including being named one of the top 100 fintech companies in the world by KPMG, one of the fifty fastest growing technology companies in Canada by Deloitte and top 50 "Best Workplaces in Canada" two years in a row.
For his work building Borrowell, Andrew was named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2019. Andrew holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and an MA in economics from the University of Edinburgh. He serves on the boards of a number of community organizations.
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Meet Dr. Geeta Yadav! A board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Yadav has honed her expertise at top institutions like the University of Toronto, Johns…
Meet Dr. Geeta Yadav! A board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Yadav has honed her expertise at top institutions like the University of Toronto, Johns…
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We're counting down—less than 40 days until Canada’s CEO Summit takes over Montréal’s historic old port. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill corporate…
We're counting down—less than 40 days until Canada’s CEO Summit takes over Montréal’s historic old port. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill corporate…
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Experience
Education
Volunteer Experience
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Board Member
CivicAction
- Present 2 years 3 months
CivicAction is one of the Greater Toronto Region's most respected civic organizations. CivicAction convenes, collaborates, and co-creates new solutions for better, more inclusive cities, and creates opportunities for rising leaders.
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President (board chair) & Board Member
The Canadian Club of Toronto
- 5 years 1 month
Politics
Canadian Club Toronto is Canada’s preeminent public affairs podium. Since 1897, it has served an ambitious and important mission: to connect Canadians with world-class leaders and newsmakers and be a leading platform for influencers to engage Canadians on what matters most.
Over its 125 year history as a not-for-profit organization, it continues to be a forum for Governors General and Prime Ministers, CEOs and Nobel laureates, scientists, artists and innovators. It has a proud tradition…Canadian Club Toronto is Canada’s preeminent public affairs podium. Since 1897, it has served an ambitious and important mission: to connect Canadians with world-class leaders and newsmakers and be a leading platform for influencers to engage Canadians on what matters most.
Over its 125 year history as a not-for-profit organization, it continues to be a forum for Governors General and Prime Ministers, CEOs and Nobel laureates, scientists, artists and innovators. It has a proud tradition of hosting national and international leaders in politics, business, social innovation and the media, and its subscribers and audiences are drawn from an equally diverse and distinguished group of leaders. -
Board Member
Evergreen Canada
- 6 years 5 months
Environment
Evergreen is helping make cities flourish.
Cities that are low carbon, inclusive to all and sustainable at their core. Cities to live, move, work, play, learn and thrive in.
Since 1991, we’ve been facilitating change. Working with other city builders to convene, collaborate and catalyze ideas into action. Our teams connect with many stakeholders to lead with a mindset focused on solutions. We collaborate to develop innovative ideas and catalyze change by testing solutions…Evergreen is helping make cities flourish.
Cities that are low carbon, inclusive to all and sustainable at their core. Cities to live, move, work, play, learn and thrive in.
Since 1991, we’ve been facilitating change. Working with other city builders to convene, collaborate and catalyze ideas into action. Our teams connect with many stakeholders to lead with a mindset focused on solutions. We collaborate to develop innovative ideas and catalyze change by testing solutions, developing prototypes and scaling projects.
Through our award-winning suite of programs, we have actively engaged Canadians in creating and sustaining healthy urban environments in our schools, our public spaces, in housing and transit systems, and communities themselves. -
President (Chair of the Board)
Banff Forum
- 4 years 1 month
Politics
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Co-Founder
Toronto Homecoming
- 7 years 6 months
Economic Empowerment
Toronto Homecoming helps talented Torontonians living abroad to return home. A non-profit led by a team of volunteers, the organization has hosted conferences every year since 2010 which, together, have attracted 500 Canadians home from abroad to connect with top employers. Many have gone on to find great jobs, making the move back to Toronto.
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Honors & Awards
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EY Entrepreneur of the Year winner
EY
"Emerging Entrepreneur" category for the Ontario region.
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building…"Emerging Entrepreneur" category for the Ontario region.
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 145 cities in more than 60 countries.
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I am excited and honoured to share that I have recently joined the board of fashion retailer La Maison Simons - Canada's oldest family business!…
I am excited and honoured to share that I have recently joined the board of fashion retailer La Maison Simons - Canada's oldest family business!…
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Exciting News! We are delighted to announce Nan DasGupta's appointment as Chair of CivicAction. Previously serving as Vice Chair of CivicAction…
Exciting News! We are delighted to announce Nan DasGupta's appointment as Chair of CivicAction. Previously serving as Vice Chair of CivicAction…
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Our founder and CEO Robert Madej spoke with Sean Silcoff last week about PureFacts’ origins, our growth and our successful search for a strategic…
Our founder and CEO Robert Madej spoke with Sean Silcoff last week about PureFacts’ origins, our growth and our successful search for a strategic…
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Our Les Domestiques Cycling Club team reached another successful fundraising milestone! Today, we are thrilled to announce that we have surpassed…
Our Les Domestiques Cycling Club team reached another successful fundraising milestone! Today, we are thrilled to announce that we have surpassed…
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The right private + public collaborations are a great way to tackle difficult societal problems such as our housing crisis. Proud of how Highline…
The right private + public collaborations are a great way to tackle difficult societal problems such as our housing crisis. Proud of how Highline…
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I just had my last day at Borrowell 😭 & it is bittersweet This was a massive 2 years with Borrowell, My highlights were: 🚀 my portfolio of…
I just had my last day at Borrowell 😭 & it is bittersweet This was a massive 2 years with Borrowell, My highlights were: 🚀 my portfolio of…
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Couldn't be more thrilled to share that GrowthCurve Capital is our new capital partner. Thank you Canadian Business Growth Fund (CBGF) and Round13…
Couldn't be more thrilled to share that GrowthCurve Capital is our new capital partner. Thank you Canadian Business Growth Fund (CBGF) and Round13…
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If we care about the incomes of our children and grandchildren, we had better see this chart for the “break the glass” fire alarm bell that it is. We…
If we care about the incomes of our children and grandchildren, we had better see this chart for the “break the glass” fire alarm bell that it is. We…
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In nothing to do with work updates, and everything to do with general awesomeness, after three amazing years together, Peter MacLeod and I decided to…
In nothing to do with work updates, and everything to do with general awesomeness, after three amazing years together, Peter MacLeod and I decided to…
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I’m honoured to be a part of the rich 129-year history of the Canadian Club Toronto. As Canada’s podium we endeavour to surface and discuss the…
I’m honoured to be a part of the rich 129-year history of the Canadian Club Toronto. As Canada’s podium we endeavour to surface and discuss the…
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When I told my network about my move into tech, several of my GR colleagues did that eyebrow-raise-nod and said “ah yes, go fast and break…
When I told my network about my move into tech, several of my GR colleagues did that eyebrow-raise-nod and said “ah yes, go fast and break…
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