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Two generations of SM2 Capital’s leaders – In front, from left: founders and board directors Shiraz Ali and Mohamed Ali. In back, from left: Jamil Ali, President and COO; Riz Bharmal, CFO; Naim Ali, CEO; and Hafiz Ali, Chairman and CIO.

Six immigrant families who flourished after arriving in Canada

They made the most of their lives here by launching businesses that would ultimately become successful, high-profile operations

December 1, 2023
Family Business

Muraly Srinarayanathas, co-founder and executive chairman of Ajax, Ont.-based 369 Global: “At a very young age, I knew I wanted to lead businesses that would help newcomers succeed.”

Entrepreneur Muraly Srinarayanathas gives back by helping other newcomers

Ontario-based entrepreneur now builds and invests in firms like Computek College that support new Canadians

October 26, 2023
Family Business

Markus Frind: “On the Internet, everything moves at light speed; when building buildings or developing land, everything takes and is measured in terms of, years, not days.”

Markus Frind: From Plenty Of Fish to plenty of grapes

When the British Columbia entrepreneur sold his dating site, one of his next ventures was creating Frind Estate Winery, returning to his family’s farming roots

June 1, 2023
Family Business

Cumbrae’s founder Stephen Alexander, centre, with his sons Ryan, left, and Jacob.

Third-gen Cumbrae’s founder on business and his sons’ roles

Stephen Alexander, a third-generation butcher from Australia who founded Cumbrae’s in Canada, on his journey and his approach to his sons’

May 4, 2023
Family Business

‘Young money’ advisor builds different kind of wealth management firm

Young, driven and with no university degree, he’s helping self-made entrepreneurs live the ‘Canadian dream’ and find a seat at the table

February 16, 2023
Fundamentals

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