Brian Cram
InvestorGeneral Partner at 519 Growth Fund
London
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Hands-on strategic leader and seasoned CEO with extensive executive experience in early and late-stage technology companies, as well as consumer food and agribusinesses. Founder of Janada Inc., providing strategic and M&A advisory services. Has led and closed over $175M in M&A transactions and more than $125M in company capitalizations.
Experience
- 519 Growth FundGeneral Partnercurrent2021 — presentLondon, Ontario, Canada
- Janada Inc.Presidentcurrent2018 — presentLondon, Canada Area
- Dejero Labs Inc.CEO2012 — 2017Waterloo, Ontario
- New Food ClassicsPresident and CEO2010 — 2012Burlington, Ontario, Canada
- Company Restructuring and M&A ProjectsInterim Contracts2009 — 2010London, Ontario
- Campus Living CentresPresident and CEO2008Toronto, Ontario
- Maple Leaf Consumer FoodsSenior Vice President, Value Added Poultry2005 — 2007Toronto,Ontario
- Cold Springs FarmPresident2001 — 2007Thamesford,Ontario
- Cold Springs FarmExecutive Vice President1996 — 2001Thamesford, Ontario
- Cuddy International CorporationVice President, Corporate Development and Marketing1994 — 1996London, Ontario
- Cuddy Food ProductsVice President, Marketing and Business Development1993 — 1994
- Cuddy Food ProductsVice President, Operations1992 — 1993
Skills & more
Marketing Strategy9Grocery5Sales Management4Operations Management6Customer Insight2Marketing5P&L Management6Contract Negotiation3Entrepreneurship3Project Management2New Business Development2Business Strategy1
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Brian Cram?
- Hands-on strategic leader and seasoned CEO with extensive executive experience in early and late-stage technology companies, as well as consumer food and agribusinesses. Founder of Janada Inc., providing strategic and M&A advisory services. Has led and closed over $175M in M&A transactions and more than $125M in company capitalizations.
- Where does Brian Cram work?
- Brian Cram is General Partner at 519 Growth Fund.
- What check size does Brian Cram write?
- Brian Cram typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Brian Cram go to school?
- Brian Cram studied at Western University.
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