Jesse Albiston

Jesse Albiston

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Managing Director, Google Cloud Alliance | Founder, Bitstrapped (Acquired 2024)
Ontario, Canada

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  • TELUS Digital
    Google Cloud Alliance Leader | Founder, Bitstrapped (Acquired 2024)
    TELUS Digital
    Jan 2026 - Current (10 months)
    Managing the Global Google Cloud Alliance at TELUS Digital | Founder, Bitstrapped (Acquired)

    I am passionate about using technology to drive real, measurable business outcomes. Following the successful acquisition of Bitstrapped, I now lead TELUS Digital's direct Google Cloud Alliance globally.

    We bring a unique differentiator to the market: The Dual Identity. TELUS is both a global services partner and a massive Google Cloud customer. We are "all in" on GCP. We battle-test technologies internally first, meaning we support our clients' cloud journeys with absolute authenticity. We've been there, and we know exactly what it takes to get to production.

    We specialize in operationalizing AI for massive efficienc
  • Calore Health and Wellness
    Co-Founder
    Calore Health and Wellness
    Mar 2023 - Current (3 years 8 months)
    Calore.ca delivers professional-grade contrast therapy solutions, specializing in authentic Western Red Cedar saunas and stainless steel cold plunges. From our roots in the Maritimes, we have grown to serve a global market across North America and Europe.

    Our products are built for performance and durability, selected by top-tier athletes and academic institutions for clinical research. We are driven by a passion for wellness and a commitment to helping our clients achieve their physical and mental peak.

    Visit us at calore.ca.
  • Phantom Space
    Angel Investor
    Phantom Space
    Feb 2021 - Current (5 years 9 months)
    Invested in a space startup revolutionizing satellite launches.
  • Zoomai
    Customer Success Leader
    Zoomai
    Apr 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 7 months)
    Led onboarding and success initiatives for enterprise clients. Represented Zoom.ai in multiple pitch competitions, winning over $100K and national recognition. Developed a deep passion for storytelling and appreciation for conversational user experiences before the big wave of ChatGPT.
  • Bitstrapped
    Founder (Acquired)
    Bitstrapped
    Jan 2017 - Feb 2026 (9 years 2 months)
    Co-founded Bitstrapped to accelerate AI adoption across industries. We focus on fast, agile delivery of high-impact solutions powered by Google Cloud.
  • PwC Canada
    Innovation Project Manager & Emerging Tech | Digital Experience Centre
    PwC Canada
    Oct 2014 - Mar 2017 (2 years 6 months)
    Helped launch the PwC Experience Centre and led digital transformation projects across Canada.

    Piloted cutting-edge technologies—including Chatbots, VR, escape rooms, and gamified software onboarding—to help enterprise clients adopt new tools.

    Co-created a G Suite training experience that became a global PwC program and a highlighted success story in Google's enterprise partnerships.

    Worked closely with Canadian startups to explore innovation pilots and build new service offerings for clients.
  • Metrolinx
    Special Projects Manager
    Metrolinx
    May 2013 - Aug 2013 (4 months)
    Supported strategic planning and technology RFP development within enterprise risk and innovation teams.
  • GE Capital
    Assistant Account Manager
    GE Capital
    Aug 2012 - Jan 2013 (6 months)
    Ask me about winning an Audi in our United Way Campaign raffle. I also had my first client win experience (valued $.5M) - you would be amazed by the people you can meet in an airport. Took the deal from opportunity to close.
  • Future Shop is now operated by Best Buy
    Tech Expert - Sales
    Future Shop is now operated by Best Buy
    Jan 2011 - Feb 2012 (1 year 2 months)
    Tech sales = storytelling 101. Taught, immersed and sold technology to amazing Canadians. Coached new staff on sales techniques and emotional intelligence.
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  • Dalhousie University
    B.Com, Accounting and Business/Management
    Dalhousie University
    Jan 2010 - Jan 2014 (4 years 1 month)
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    How Technology Is Changing Toronto Employment
    Oct 2016 - Current (10 years 1 month)
    We conducted this study to show the impact of the Toronto technology ecosystem to the economy and suggest ways we can make it easier for the technology ecosystem to continue to prosper and grow.
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    Sage Consulting Project
    Feb 2015 - Current (11 years 9 months)
    Chairs Think Tank Innovation sessions: provide consulting for Sage Brand and affiliated products.

    Project goal focus on strategic marketing, branding and product delivery using Innovative methods.
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  • PwC Canada
    PwC CEO Award 2015 - GTA Region - People Category
    PwC Canada
    The PwC CEO Awards is the highest honour to PwC employees. This nomination-based program recognizes and rewards individuals and teams who have accomplished outstanding results, and who are role models for living the PwC Experience behaviours and our firm’s values.

    Recipient of the 2015 PwC CEO Award (Region - GTA) for living the PwC Experience behaviours in our People for Leadership.
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    Sir Graham Day Scholarship 2014
    Jul
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    In-Course Scholarship 2013
    May
  • Sep
    Dalhousie Entrance Scholarship
    Sep
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    Deans List 2011 - 2014 Dalhousie University
    Dalhousie
    Maintained a strong academic record, resulting in Deans list each year and scholarships throughout the Dalhousie Commerce degree.
  • Sep
    J&W Murphy Scholarship
    Sep
    Covered entire first year tuition
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    Best Table Topics Award
    Toastmasters Pros of Prose
    Speech win by voters choice
  • Sep
    RBC Scholarship
    Sep
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