Mike is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in taxation, financial reporting, investments, and real estate. Before co-founding ConnectCPA, he served as a Senior Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers, specializing in advising small and medium-sized businesses. Additionally, Mike gained experience as a tax and accounting manager at a mid-sized accounting practice and as an Investment Associate at a real estate private equity firm. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Schulich School of Business and is a Chartered Accountant.
Alex is a Managing Partner at Relay Ventures. Alex’s background in strategy and finance lend well to his roles overseeing Relay Ventures’ investments in a broad range of early stage companies. Prior to joining Relay Ventures, Alex worked as a management consultant with BearingPoint and PwC Consulting, specializing in retail banking, consumer and commercial credit card, and loyalty marketing solutions. Alex has managed large projects for some of the world’s most prominent financial institutions, including Visa, American Express, CIBC, Bank of America, BarclayCard and PayPal.