Sean Wise

"Dragons' Den" Advisor & Entrepreneurial Evangelist

As one of Canada’s leading mentors for emerging growth companies, Sean Wise helps business dreams become profitable realities. 

Since 2000, Wise has facilitated more than 100 venture capital boot camps, financing forums and industry conferences. After training with Wise, his clients have collectively raised more than $2.5 billion for their businesses. 

Wise’s considerable expertise is featured in his monthly Globe and Mail column, Wise Words, as well as on the CBC hit business reality show Dragons' Den, as industry advisor and online host, helping find Canada’s most promising new business venture.

His intense, entertaining and direct approach as Canada's Entrepreneurial Evangelist has gathered a following of disciples, who swear by his lessons and best practices for success.

Most Requested Topics

• How to be a Business Superhero
• Wise Words: Lessons for Entrepreneurs
• Entrepreneurship for the Enterprise
• Inside the Dragons’ Den

Client Testimonials

 “He brings valuable insights, a direct and frank dialogue, a willingness and enthusiasm to help a company succeed and his own proven track record to share experiences.”

Senior Partner, Ernst & Young 

“Interesting, motivating, and inspiring. His passion for work clearly shone through as he shared his past experiences and knowledge on what it takes to create a successful business venture.”

Queen’s Entrepreneurs’ Competition