Darren BondarFounder

Canada - Calgary, Alberta

Trail Blazer. Creator. Collaborator. Founder.

Darren Bondar is the President and CEO of Hempalta Inc. HEMPALTA™ is a Calgary-based agricultural technology company focused on innovative hemp processing and product creation. The Company is led by his strategic planning, determination and creativity – not just for thinking outside the box, but for creating a whole new box!

With an uncanny knack for surrounding himself with the best and brightest, Darren has a proven track record with over 20 years of experience driving business performance, generating results and delighting customers.

He has founded and built Canada’s largest recreational cannabis store network as well as a premium watch and accessories chain of boutiques in the country's premier shopping centres. Both companies were supported by an incredible group of franchise owners and loyal employees. A more recent venture is Trail Blazing Ventures Ltd., a capital pool company trading as BLAZ.P on the TSX Venture Exchange, where Darren is Founder and CEO.

Darren has been recognized with multiple industry awards, including a 2021 Leaders Award from Business in Calgary Magazine, an Alberta School of Business retail award, and multiple Canadian franchise awards of excellence. He was also a finalist in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 Prairies competition.

He has shared his entrepreneurial spirit and business insights with audiences at business conferences and summits throughout North America. Contact through LinkedIn or at darren.bondar@hempalta.com.