REBECCA SPOUR
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Business strategist with experience in fintech, alternative financing, digital assets, and market analysis. Combines due diligence, stakeholder communication, and CRM-based relationship management with strong presentation and research skills to support commercial growth, partnership development, and informed decision-making.
Overview
2
2
Languages
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Business consultant
Privately held - RSI Innovations Inc.
01.2012 - Current
- Supported growth and marketing planning to advance business development initiatives.
- Assisted small and medium-sized enterprises with funding options to access alternative business financing.
- Built financial services product knowledge to support client needs and internal guidance.
- Developed knowledge of Ontario health insurance markets and estate tax investment strategies.
Managing Director
MinervaValuations.com / RSI Inc
Mississauga, ON
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Cultivated client relationships across financial, legal, and advisory engagements to enhance client satisfaction and retention.
- Developed rapport and instilled confidence with clients to develop credibility and earn trust.
- Facilitated business development discussions and crafted proposal materials that aligned with client needs and company goals.
- Spearheaded marketing campaigns to effectively promote new products and services, driving awareness and engagement.
- Analyzed industry trends to identify opportunities for expanding market share.
- Reviewed complex property, business, and asset valuation data.
- Collaborated with senior Valuers to develop strategies for improving valuation processes.
- Assessed potential risks to provide insights on relative valuations.
- Conducted research on target companies and industries to provide data-driven analysis for equity valuations.
- Gathered data from public records, surveys, and other sources to support valuations.
- Collaborated with team members on complex assignments such as portfolio valuations or litigation support cases.
- Recruited personnel to meet identified staffing needs.
- Managed external communications such as press releases, media interviews.
IT Board Member
CSGA-global.com
Kitchener, ON
01.2022 - 01.2026
Consultant / Business Development
MPN Capital Markets
Ottawa, ON
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Advised capital markets clients on transaction strategy and execution planning.
- Analyzed market trends, pricing, and financing structures for client recommendations.
- Prepared presentations and briefing materials for investor and stakeholder meetings.
- Operated at a leading energy brokerage in North America based in Ottawa, Canada.
Working Group Contributor
Global Blockchain Business Council - GBBC.IO
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Developed decentralized finance solutions to enhance transaction efficiency, Created smart contracts for transactions, ensuring security and transparency, Digital assets, Contributed to open source software projects, Provided expertise in digital wallets to facilitate user adoption and accessibility
- Contributed blockchain policy insights for global business council initiatives.
- Drafted research notes for distributed ledger industry briefings.
- Supported member engagement across international blockchain community discussions.
Board Advisor
Pairwyse
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Advised Pairwyse leadership on strategy and board governance.
- Guided Pairwyse on partnership and market positioning decisions.
- Reviewed Pairwyse business plans and growth priorities.
- Developed software solutions for broker dealers, lawyers, fund managers to enhance back office operations through digital transformation.
Pitch Competition Organizer
National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada
01.2023 - 01.2024
Corporate Solutions Advisor
PandaPay.com
Montreal
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Executed targeted outreach initiatives to build relationships with prospective clients through effective cold calling techniques.
- Guided small businesses and SMEs in leveraging financial and payments technology, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Utilized advanced CRM tools like Zoho CRM and Microsoft tools for client management, ensuring streamlined communication and efficient client interactions.
Consultant
Singularitynet.com
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Spearheaded business development initiatives, identified strategic opportunities, and cultivated partnerships to enhance company growth.
- Managed investor relations and communications, built strong relationships with stakeholders, and provided timely updates on company performance and milestones.
- Conducted due diligence processes to assess potential collaborations, ensured alignment with organizational objectives, and mitigated risks.
Foreign Exchange Consultant
RiceFX.com
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with C-level executives during client presentations, showcasing expertise and fostering trust to secure partnerships and contracts.
- Cultivated relationships with financial professionals from private and public companies, resulting in new business opportunities with organizations managing treasury volumes.
- Utilized HubSpot CRM to streamline client communication and enhance relationship management, ensuring timely and effective engagement.
Cofounder
Digitizing Assets & Technologies
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Directed digital asset strategy for Digitizing Assets & Technologies.
- Presented insights on global digital asset landscape and emerging technology trends at Fintech Association of Canada, contributing to strategic discussions while developing proprietary technology.
- Established technology services to address client needs for modernization. aligned with client modernization needs.
- Built partnerships across digitization, software, and asset management teams.
Education
LLQP - Health Insurance Broker
Advocis
Toronto, ON01-2012
Investment Funds Institute of Canada – IFIC Mutual Funds
Toronto, ON01-2012
Bachelor of Arts - BAH Neuroscience & Psychology
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON01-2011
Some College (No Degree) - Introduction to programming & data science
Masterschool.com
Skills
- Business strategy and development
- Market analysis and research
- Business planning and analysis
- Sales channel development
- Due diligence and risk auditing
- Cost management strategies
- Partnership and relationship management
- Client relationship management
- Presentation delivery and report preparation
- Project management and execution
- Data analysis reporting
- Written communication skills in reporting
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Problem-solving abilities
- Sustainability strategies
- Written communication
- Written communication
- Problem-solving techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Corporate social responsibility
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Timeline
Consultant / Business Development
MPN Capital Markets
01.2025 - 01.2025
Working Group Contributor
Global Blockchain Business Council - GBBC.IO
01.2024 - 01.2024
Board Advisor
Pairwyse
01.2024 - 01.2024
Managing Director
MinervaValuations.com / RSI Inc
01.2023 - 01.2026
Pitch Competition Organizer
National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada
01.2023 - 01.2024
Corporate Solutions Advisor
PandaPay.com
01.2023 - 01.2024
IT Board Member
CSGA-global.com
01.2022 - 01.2026
Foreign Exchange Consultant
RiceFX.com
01.2021 - 01.2022
Consultant
Singularitynet.com
01.2019 - 01.2024
Cofounder
Digitizing Assets & Technologies
01.2019 - 01.2021
Business consultant
Privately held - RSI Innovations Inc.
01.2012 - Current
LLQP - Health Insurance Broker
Advocis
Investment Funds Institute of Canada – IFIC Mutual Funds
Bachelor of Arts - BAH Neuroscience & Psychology
University of Guelph
Some College (No Degree) - Introduction to programming & data science
Masterschool.com