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Alex Blumenstein

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Alex Blumenstein is a dynamic entrepreneur and strategist known for his innovative approach to business and storytelling. As the co-founder and former COO of The Peak, Canada’s fastest-growing business news outlet, Alex helped shape a platform that redefined how Canadians consume business news, leading to its acquisition by Zoomer Media in 2023. Beyond this successful exit, Alex has a rich history of navigating and overcoming challenges across a wide range of industries, including cannabis, digital marketing, public affairs, and even ventures in dating and print. His role as the CEO of Leaf Forward, Canada’s first cannabis business accelerator, showcased his ability to guide early-stage startups toward growth and investor readiness, cementing his reputation as a builder and disruptor in the business world.

Now, with a track record of turning bold ideas into reality, Alex is shifting his focus to the power of community-building, creativity, and unconventional storytelling. From comedy to puppetry, he's exploring the edges of what it means to connect and engage in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. Alex Blumenstein isn't just a business leader—he's a force of nature unafraid to tackle failure head-on, driven by a relentless curiosity and a commitment to push boundaries, inspire innovation, and redefine success on his own terms.

May 31, 2025

Sell and Stay True to You with Alex Blumenstein

In this episode of The Business Development Podcast , Kelly sits down with Alex Blumenstein, co-founder of The Peak and former CEO of Canada’s first cannabis accelerator, Leaf Forward . From politics to print, cannabis to com...