Our Team
A network of business executives with wisdom acquired across a wide range of disciplines, and a desire to apply that wisdom to support entrepreneurial and not-for-profit organizations as they navigate their own path to success. Our experience includes financial, marketing, HR, tech, business strategy and cross-industry competencies.
Richard is a dyed-in-the-wool entrepreneur, having started several marketing services and analytics-related companies throughout his career and been involved in the roll-up of one of them into an acquisition by a global ad agency. Following a stint as an executive in a large corporate environment, he rekindled his passion for launching and scaling start-ups, but this time in the not-for-profit and charitable sectors. Throughout all of these phases, he's remained drawn to and passionate about new ideas and initiatives that can help solve problems and unlock new opportunities for organizations. He's now at the stage of his life where he can give back some of the knowledge and wisdom that he's picked up over the past 30+ years.
Richard Muller
Over 40 years in the advertising industry with experience with several models: from local independent to client-side to multi-national. Andeen's growth through the ranks to agency partner gives her a perspective on the challenges involved in building a business while balancing staff and client needs. After retirement in 2020, Andeen has worked on boards and local community organizations but would like to support others who are working to build their careers and businesses.
Andeen Pitt
Gabriela is a management consultant who has worked in business strategy, change management and technology implementation, across industries and geographies for 30 years. She also has experience as an entrepreneur who enjoys building from scratch. Gabriela loves collaborating with creatives, thought leaders and process designers, to produce meaningful products, services and events. Gabriela is drawn to new frontiers, be they leading edge technology, emerging markets or new industries: places that future-thinking, curious and open-minded people congregate. Recently, she has been working in the new field of midlife wisdom education, with a focus on unleashing midlife wisdom on the world.
Gabriela Domicelj
Gabe enjoyed an executive career that included, consumer packaged goods marketing, sales management, and business development roles. He helped to convert ambitious visions into realistic outcomes in complex environments with an honest and direct leadership style. In semi-retirement Gabe worked in front line sales for a large home improvement chain, which reinforced principles of customer service excellence and employee engagement. By sharing the lessons and experiences of his 40-year work life, he hopes to make a difference in the personal and professional lives of others.
Gabe Tonin
Merv is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of executive business experience, coupled with expertise in social entrepreneurship. His deep commitment to creating meaningful global impact has led him to international development work in Africa, where he worked closely with communities and organizations to support sustainable growth initiatives. As Chair of the Aegis Peace Fund, he oversees building and supporting social entrepreneurship in vulnerable communities. It also operates various social enterprises. He combines practical business acumen with a purpose-led mindset, advancing financial sustainability that contributes to a more equitable world.
Merv Chia
Nicole hails from St. John's, Newfoundland, and is now based in Vancouver, BC. Her entire career has been in the investment industry, after working for traditional large firms, Merrill Lynch and Alliance Capital, in London, Geneva and New York, she pivoted to sustainable VC in 2008 by joining Renewal Funds. As a Renewal Partner, Nicole sourced and supported early and growth-stage sustainable food and consumer product businesses and was responsible for the organization's operations and finance functions. After a hiatus to support her family, Nicole recently joined the Thrive Impact Fund to deploy flexible capital to BC impact-driven organizations. Nicole is interested in exploring how philanthropic and market capital can be blended to support sustainable businesses.
Nicole Bradbury
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