Mr. Standish is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor and dealmaker with 17 years of experience in venture capital, corporate finance and global business. He has worked across various industries, including financial services, digital assets, fintech, energy, mining and alternative medicine, and has held roles as a founder, advisor, director, executive and active investor. Mr. Standish has a successful track record in corporate development, venture capital, corporate finance, capital markets and M&A, and is recognized as a calculated risk-taker and leader in the Canadian capital markets. He has served in executive or advisory roles for various companies, including Fortune Minerals (TSX: FT), Sun Life Financial (TSX: SLF), Veritas Pharma (CSE: VRT) and BlocPal International, and currently acts as the Managing Director of Intellectual Capital as well as a director of several private companies, including Stronico Resources and Stamatis Ventures.