At my core, I move with values of integrity, radical honesty and agency of self - I live bravely.www.nickvandervelde.caResults:• Raised $104.4 million in funding, including grants, non-repayable loans, donations, debt financing, private equity and other funding vehicles, since 2015.• Our team raised $5M in community bonds through 70+ retail investors and attracted two large institutional investors for pre-development capital to bring 140 units of affordable housing to Hamilton, ON.• (Co-) managed the financial administration for organizations with annual revenues of $1.5 million - $24 million.• Since 2015, I have led and developed teams up to six people.• Developed 440 units of supportive, affordable housing in Ontario, Canada as part of a development & construction team.• Successfully co-developed business models and programs which created employment for 165+ individuals.• As a consultant, I engaged over 80 clients for strategic planning, business and financial modelling and funding procurement in the non-profit, private and public sector in Canada.• Integrated a social finance product in three Canadian banks (Scotia, TD, CIBC) and one credit union (Libro) in London.• Managed and developed a $126,000 micro-loan fund, which funded 43 loans, created 58 jobs and permanently transitioned 16 individuals off social assistance (OW/ODSP).• (Co-)founder of a pop-up nightclub and barbershop, a dance competition, sneaker convention and an online sneaker community.Funding:London Community Foundation, Verge Capital, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Sisters of St. Joseph, United Way, The Lawson Foundation, Rotary Club, Agape Foundation, City of London, City of Windsor, TD Canada, IveyConnect, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation ("CMHC"), Federation of Canadian Municipalities ("FCM") and private equity investors.Speaking:TEDxWesternU - The Impact of an Empathy WalkOther Achievements:2022 NAGA World Champion of Jiu Jitsu - Blue Belt, Heavy Weight, Masters3rd Place, 2022 IBJJF World Championships - Blue Belt, Super Heavy, Masters