Alistair Shipley

Alistair Shipley is a business professional with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree focused on Innovation & Entrepreneurship and a decade of sales experience in Canada & Silicon Valley.

He is deeply passionate about startups and possesses a keen interest in the intricacies of growing innovative businesses.

Alistair's approach to sales revolves around the idea that time is the most valuable asset, a mindset instilled in him by his early manager, allowing him to excel in client relations and deal closures, consistently exceeding quota expectations, particularly with bootstrapped organizations.

His achievements include directly selling home automation technology door-to-door, closing substantial SaaS contracts with enterprise clothing brands, accelerating through the 500 Startups business program, receiving a government grant for business development expertise, sourcing 60% of deals for a Silicon Valley startup, and providing valuable advice to a perishable product company on selling strategies.

Alistair's educational background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration from Mount Royal University and Hospitality Management studies from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT).

His professional journey features roles such as Head of Strategic Development, Competitive Intelligence Analyst, Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Program Manager, Assistant to the CEO, Director of Sales, Inbound Sales Lead, Industry Commercialization Associate Grant Recipient, and Director of Business Development at various prominent companies and institutions like Firefly Solar Inc., Attabotics Inc., Vivint Smart Home, Turtle Valley Bison Co., Datanyze Inc., Nobal Technologies, and Alberta Innovates-Technology Futures.

Alistair Shipley's background showcases a versatile skill set in sales, business development, strategic planning, and innovative thinking in the startup ecosystem.