HI, I'm EVAN morris.
BUILDER. ADVISOR. POLYMATH.
GIVE A DAMN ABOUT BIG IDEAS & OTHER PEOPLE KIND OF PERSON.
BIO
Evan has been a serial entrepreneur since a young age. His mission lies in setting out to accomplish what would otherwise be deemed too difficult, complicated, or impossible; while trying to make the world a better place in the process. Evan has held roles in strategy, business development, and operations at various international public and private companies across several industries. He also contributes as a strategic advisor in helping growth-stage companies scale their organizations.
Currently, Evan is founding several companies in stealth-mode solving complex global problems or otherwise underexploited opportunities. He spends most of his time setting strategy, securing their partnerships and establishing the initial management teams through his management company Traidal Enterprises.
Most recently, Evan was Chief Operating Officer at Cannara Biotech (CSE:LOVE), Co-founder of ShopCBD.com, and an initial board member of the Quebec Cannabis Industry Association. He went to business school at John Molson School of Business and currently resides in Montreal, Canada.
Experience
2017-2020
Cannara Biotech (CSE:LOVE)
Chief Operating Officer
Built one of the largest indoor cannabis cultivation and infused product facilities in the world at 625,000sqft. Took the company public at a +$100 million valuation. Oversaw all facets of the business from construction, business development, human resources, agronomy, compliance, government affairs, and intellectual property
2011-2016
Amaya Gaming Group (TSX:AYA)
Director of Strategic Ventures
An early employee for a company that would go on to become one of the largest regulated gambling companies on the planet. Worked across poker, casino, sportsbook, and lottery in international jurisdictions. Over 8 mergers with employee growth from 20 to over 4,000 globally in a few short years. Announced merger to close in 2020 with Flutter Enterprtainement at +$11Billion combined valuation
2017-2018
Mantab Food Group
President
Turn-around situation for food importer and distributor. Expanded into frozen fruit and vegetables from traditional dry and canned goods. Went from break-even to significantly profitable; grew large regional operator to an international player in 18 month period, and increasing top-line revenues by x3
2018-2019
ShopCBD.com
Co-Founder
Established one of the largest ecommerce marketplaces for hemp-infused CBD products in the United States, anywhere in 2 days time. All products are 3rd party lab test for pesticides and potency to be the safe place for CBD products in America. Over +$10million in early-stage financing with first-mover advantage
2010-2011
RestoGo
Founder and CEO
One of the first mobile technology start-up designed for the restaurant industry in Canada and the United States, servicing banners with existing delivery fleets already in place. Successfully started and exited the company for customers to order food online or off their cell phone (Blackberry, IOS and Android)
2014-2016
The Stars Group
(NASDAQ:TSGI)
Director of Business Development
Following the $5Billion acquisition of PokerStars by Amaya, focused on product diversification into casino, sportsbook and licensing opportunities for the Stars group of brands and live events and tournament series