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Patrick McConnell

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Innovative executive, hard-tech entrepreneur, and industry strategist with 20+ years of leadership experience spanning sustainable materials, infrastructure resilience, venture growth, and commercial aviation. Founder and CEO of Atlantis Fiber, pioneering high-performance, carbon-neutral retrofit materials that enhance structural durability within private and public infrastructure.

Adept at scaling HardTech startups, securing venture funding, forming strategic partnerships, and leading commercialization efforts.

Former airline captain with precision decision-making, operational expertise, and risk management skills transferable to high-stakes business environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO & Founder

Atlantis Fiber
01.2013 - Current
  • Company Overview: Pioneering high-performance, carbon-neutral retrofit materials that enhance structural durability within private and public infrastructure
  • Pioneered the upcycling of problematic waste streams from multiple industries—including tire and e-glass—to create high-performance, carbon-neutral materials for the built environment
  • Driving Atlantis Fiber’s Go-To-Market path towards positive cash flow in well under 12 months, securing a $5.8M+ sales pipeline and positioning the company toward a $50M+ revenue potential within five years
  • Secured commitments from Lafarge, Starpatch, Basalite Concrete Products, and various construction partners, supporting NexGuard’s adoption across municipal, industrial, and seismic retrofit projects, as well as toll manufacturing and distribution
  • Raised over $1.4M in funding, including a $500K grant from IC-IMPACTS, $300K R&D funding from Liberty Tire, and $150K from HG Accelerator, to accelerate research and commercialization
  • Engaged with venture investors, including Goodyear Ventures, CRH Ventures, and Active Impact Investments, to expand production and distribution
  • Launched road pilot projects with Lafarge, IC-IMPACTS and the City of Surrey, demonstrating a 50%+ extended pavement lifespan and reduced maintenance costs
  • Led regulatory discussions with the ICC, positioning NexGuard for high-growth market adoption in seismic retrofitting and public infrastructure projects
  • Pioneering high-performance, carbon-neutral retrofit materials that enhance structural durability within private and public infrastructure

Airline Captain & Labor Leadership

WestJet Airlines
06.2007 - 09.2020
  • Logged over 15,000 flight hours, achieving Captain status on single-engine aircraft, light twins, and heavy jet airline transports, including the Boeing 737 and 767, in adverse and challenging environments worldwide
  • Specialized in transoceanic, high-altitude, and remote operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and regulatory-compliant flights in demanding global conditions
  • Led cross-functional flight crews, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with FAA and Transport Canada aviation standards
  • Developed precision decision-making and crisis management skills while handling emergency procedures, severe weather conditions, and high-pressure scenarios
  • Instrumental in leading the formation of a pilot union, securing contract negotiations, improved working conditions, and long-term workforce stability
  • Applied aviation risk assessment and rapid problem-solving expertise to business negotiations, investor relations, and corporate leadership

Chief Estimator & Project Manager

Canyon Mechanical
  • Led project estimation, bidding, and contract negotiation for multimillion-dollar mechanical contracting projects across commercial, industrial, and municipal sectors
  • Managed compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and mechanical system requirements, ensuring high-quality project delivery
  • Supervised cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth collaboration between estimating, engineering, and construction teams

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration -

University of the Fraser Valley

Skills

  • HardTech & Advanced Materials Commercialization: Led the development and market entry of NexGuard—a high-performance, carbon-neutral retrofit material utilized in concrete structure retrofit
  • High-Level Negotiations & Stakeholder Management: Negotiated strategic partnerships with industry leaders, municipalities, and VC investors to drive adoption of sustainable infrastructure solutions
  • Startup Growth & Venture Scaling: Developed a capital-efficient Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy, with high probability of positive cash flow in well under 12 months and positioning the company toward a $50M revenue potential within five years
  • Sustainable Infrastructure & Circular Economy: Upcycled various problematic waste streams into sustainable materials, advancing cost-effective, carbon-neutral construction solutions
  • Fundraising & Investor Relations: Raised over $14M in funding, including a $500K grant from IC-IMPACTS, a $300K R&D grant from Liberty Tire, and $150K from HG Accelerator, advancing cutting-edge R&D and commercialization of new products and services
  • Operations & Supply Chain Strategy: Managed production partnerships with toll manufacturers to streamline materials processing while maintaining cost efficiency
  • Regulatory & Compliance Navigation: Worked with the International Code Council (ICC) and government agencies to align new retrofit materials with seismic safety and building code regulations
  • Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy & Patent Coordination: Collaborated closely with R&D, corporate, and IP legal teams to coordinate and secure key patents for NexGuard technology and other sustainable material innovations

Leadership And Strategic Attributes

  • Strong Communication & Executive Presence: Skilled at conveying complex ideas to technical teams, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders, driving consensus and action.
  • Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration: Experienced in navigating government agencies, corporate partners, R&D teams, and venture capital groups to align on high-impact initiatives.
  • Persuasion & Negotiation: Proven ability to secure funding, close high-value deals, and negotiate favorable partnerships, influencing decision-makers at all levels.
  • Adaptive Leadership & Crisis Management: Thrives in high-stakes, time-sensitive environments, applying aviation-honed risk assessment and HardTech commercialization expertise to business challenges.
  • Strategic Vision & Problem Solving: Combines technical, operational, and financial insight to drive long-term business growth and market adoption strategies.

Affiliations

Airline Transport Pilot Certification

Licensed Real Estate Agent – Investor

Timeline

CEO & Founder

Atlantis Fiber
01.2013 - Current

Airline Captain & Labor Leadership

WestJet Airlines
06.2007 - 09.2020

Chief Estimator & Project Manager

Canyon Mechanical

Bachelor of Business Administration -

University of the Fraser Valley

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