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John Carbrey

John Carbrey

Co-creating ventures with impactful entrepreneurs

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Joined August 2024
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Summary

John Carbrey is a serial entrepreneur and investor with over two decades of experience in building and funding B2B software companies. He has successfully founded and led multiple ventures, including Intrafinity, CivicLive, Talentova, and SharpSchool, with one scaling to nearly $100M in annual recurring revenue. His expertise lies in growing vertically-focused software companies and driving innovation. johncarbrey+3
Beyond traditional business metrics, John is deeply passionate about purpose-driven leadership and helping entrepreneurs align their ambition with their values. He developed the 'Wanting Well' framework, which guides individuals from unconscious striving to intentional wanting, fostering meaningful impact. He actively mentors emerging entrepreneurs and leaders, sharing insights on creating ventures that are both financially successful and purposefully aligned. johncarbrey+3
John is a recognized thought leader and speaker on entrepreneurship, technology, and purpose. He has received numerous awards, including the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award and the National Research Council’s National Innovation Leader Award. His work often involves exploring exponential technologies like AI and its transformative applications, contributing to discussions on how founders can navigate and leverage these advancements. johncarbrey+2
He started his entrepreneurial journey at a young age, teaching himself to program and build websites, even winning an MIT-affiliated award at 16. This early drive led him to drop out of the University of Toronto to found Intrafinity, demonstrating a self-taught, hands-on approach to technology and business from the outset of his career. futuresight+2

Work

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Writing

Lift, don't climb: The lie of the corporate ladder and promise of the barbell strategy for maximizing wealth and impact

March 1, 2021

Discusses alternative strategies to traditional career progression, focusing on maximizing wealth and impact through different approaches than climbing the corporate ladder.

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From Striving to Calling: A path to finding meaning in your work

February 1, 2021

Explores how John Carbrey's mindset shifted from striving for success to pursuing a calling, aiming to inspire others to make a similar shift.

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Wanting Well: A Framework for Purposeful Ambition

A framework for moving from unconscious striving to intentional wanting, aligning ambitions with values, worldview, and desired impact. Guides entrepreneurs on a journey from success to significance.

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Hobbies

Enjoys exploring new ideas in philosophy, experimenting with new Indian dishes in the kitchen, and hosting lively dinner parties for friends and strangers. johncarbrey

Is an avid reader and speaker, constantly learning and sharing insights. futuresight

Is a devoted husband and father to two children, Micah and Jordan, and is involved in supporting and welcoming refugees, caring for the marginalized, and participating in his local church. johncarbrey+1