Entrepreneurship Innovation and Networking Lead

Stan Peake

Business & Entrepreneurship

About

Stan Peake is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling business author, and TEDx speaker who brings extensive real-world experience to entrepreneurship development at Bow Valley College. As a 9-time entrepreneur and 7-time bestselling business author, Peake has been recognized as semi-finalist for both Calgary Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year and Better Business Bureau Ethical Business of the Year awards. His educational credentials include a graduate certificate in Values-Based Leadership from Royal Roads University, Executive Sales Leadership program from Queen's University, and Certificate in Entrepreneurship Essentials from Harvard Business School Online. As global chapter organizer for Harvard Business School Online's Entrepreneurship networking group, Peake offers expert commentary on startup ecosystems, values-based leadership, business ethics, entrepreneurship education, and small business development trends.

Current Issues for Commentary

  • Startup ecosystem development in Alberta and Western Canada
  • Values-based leadership and ethical business practices
  • Small business challenges and recovery post-pandemic
  • Entrepreneurship education and skills development
  • Business networking strategies in digital age
  • Innovation funding and support programs for entrepreneurs