Stuart MacDonald
Biography:
STUART MACDONALD, a seasoned entrepreneur, advisor, investor, and consultant, is renowned for his executive management, marketing, start-up, and sales expertise across Canada, the USA, and Europe. Best known as the founder of Expedia.ca, the Canadian branch of the global travel giant Expedia, Stuart revolutionized travel booking, making it more accessible and efficient.
Stuart is also well known the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for FreshBooks, a cloud-based accounting software for small and medium-sized businesses, and as the co-founded the Mesh conference, a digital innovation forum.
His diverse experience and innovative approach have established him as a sought-after advisor and mentor, especially for entrepreneurs facing the challenges of business growth. Over nearly two decades, Stuart's investment and advisory roles have spanned various sectors, including Enterprise Applications and Travel and Hospitality Tech.
In 2021, he joined the Narrative Fund as a Venture Advisor, a San Francisco-based venture capital firm focusing on early-stage consumer tech startups. His deep understanding of the travel and tourism sector has made him a key figure in advising and investing in organizations as they adapt to the industry's digital transformation, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction, clear business strategies, and organizational design.
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Activities:
- 2021-01-11 – Ethics Series — Ethical Challenges for COVID Recovery
- 2022-11-17 – Ethics Series — The Ethics of Travel