ERIC J. STICKNEY
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
Talented Partner with twelve years of industry experience in private credit, venture capital, angel investing, algorithmic trading, stock trading, private placements, consulting and entrepreneurship. Highly skilled at handling all types of issues successfully. Known for effective problem-solving and objective-oriented planning.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Partner & Co-Founder
Edgera Consulting Inc.
01.2024 - Current
- Closed over $250k in seed money for three Toronto startups since inception in an illiquid market.
- Advise early-stage teams on business development, corporate strategy, partnerships, and capital solutions.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations, insurance policies, contract negotiations, valuations and strategic plans.
Corporate Finance Specialist
Garrington Capital
01.2018 - Current
- Source and pre-qualify ABL facilities up to $35 M for the Next Edge Private Debt Fund.
- Originated & closed CAD $3.5 M senior-secured bridge/ABL in 14 days; built model, led field exam, and took collateral on IP/equipment; borrower raised $40 M equity six months later—loan repaid with >25 % IRR and $200 k+ fees.
Angel & Venture Investor / Public-Equities Researcher
Independant
01.2006 - Current
- Generated 7–66× conviction wins—Tesla 15×, Bitcoin 18×, Enphase 66×, Amyris 7×—netting >$2 M personal gain & guiding multiple HNW investors to $10 M+
- Boosted client Sharpe ratios by pivoting portfolios into Bitcoin & Tesla ahead of the 2020 bull run and shorting the market before Covid.
- Published two macro/Bitcoin articles (2,485 & 5,159 LinkedIn impressions) and presented to portfolio managers, VC’s, HNW individuals & Family Offices.
- Seeded a Bitcoin algorithmic-trading technology start-up to systematize day-trading alpha.
- Screened 500+ startups; executed 10 angel deals across AI, IoT, robotics, vertical farming, social media, biotech, space, sports technology and development, psychedelics, and functional CPG.
Founder & Executive Director
Leaside Baseball Association
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Scaled the non-profit to 3,000+ youth, 150+ staff/volunteers, and $1 M+ ARR, proving operational and leadership chops.
- Implemented industry leading standards and policies that changed the Ontario Youth Development Landscape.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics & Real Estate
Univeristy of Guelph
2006
Skills
- Sales strategy development
- Performance analysis
- Customer relationship building
- Competitive analysis
- Conflict resolution
- Technology integration
- Workflow optimization
- Knowledgeable in AI prompt writing
- AI vibe coding
- Data architecture
- Market analysis
- Business development
- Contract negotiation
- Data analysis
- Partnership development
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
CSC
Interests
- I participate in various individual and team sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Regularly practice mindfulness, yoga, pilates, and meditation for overall wellness
- Train at a high level for high level of competition in baseball, basketball and golf
Timeline
Partner & Co-Founder
Edgera Consulting Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Corporate Finance Specialist
Garrington Capital
01.2018 - Current
Founder & Executive Director
Leaside Baseball Association
01.2011 - 01.2016
Angel & Venture Investor / Public-Equities Researcher
Independant
01.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics & Real Estate
Univeristy of Guelph
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