"I bring strategic clarity to leaders facing rapid change driven by technology and innovation."

Alain Paquin
Strategic Foresight & Innovation Advisor

30 Years of Entrepreneurial Insights: Transforming Visions into Reality.

After over 30 years of experience in entrepreneurship within the realms of marketing and technology, I am eager to share the insights I've gained to assist fellow entrepreneurs in innovating, transforming their organizations, and realizing their visions. Learn more about me

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How I assist.

I assist organizations in realizing their full potential by harnessing the power of three key forces: Vision, Creativity, and Innovation.

I offer coaching & advisory services, leveraging my years of experience to support organizations through direct involvement in advisory boards, boards of directors, and dedicated consultation time.
I provide strategic marketing & business alignment services to help organizations develop optimal value proposition and marketing initiatives for achieving their vision and goals.
I offer strategic presentation services, specializing in crafting compelling narratives for investor pitches and business presentations.
I provide generative AI and digital transformation expertise, drawing from my extensive experience in building technology companies and participating in various AI ventures.
I organize workshops on a range of topics including vision, creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, the art of the pitch, and business strategy, leveraging my expertise in these areas.
I deliver conferences on topics such as vision, creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, the art of the pitch, and business strategy, drawing from my extensive experience and knowledge in these areas.

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What people are saying.

Alain is an outstanding serial entrepreneur. He stands out as an exceptional visionary with creative and strategic abilities. His impressive entrepreneurial journey attests to his boldness and talent for anticipating market trends. Alain embodies entrepreneurial excellence in every aspect.

Pierre Nadeau
Nadeau Branding
Alain was a great influence on my thought development in Web Marketing. An amazing visionary who communicates his enthusiasm very convincingly, he helped my take a major leap in my understanding of the Web at the time. I would still be way behind where I am now if it weren't for the year I worked with him and the fantastic FokusGroup team.

Jacques Warren
KWANTYX
I have known Alain since 1995 when he was at Ardilog. Alain has my respect because he is one of the best entrepreneurs that I know. He is a visionary entrepreneur. I am pretty glad to know this guy. He will pop the popcorn again.

Alain Lavoie
LexRock AI
Alain est un génie créatif qui a rapidement saisi la complexité technologique de notre entreprise et l'a simplifiée brillamment pour créer nos decks de recherche de financement et certains de nos messages marketing les plus percutants. Comprendre et traduire des concepts complexes en visuels simples est un talent rare ! De plus, Alain excelle dans sa compréhension globale des écosystèmes et des enjeux commerciaux. Sa pensée est sans limites, et il vous pousse à explorer les possibilités. Je suis toujours impressionnée par ses créations d'entreprise qui allient créativité produit, communication et une approche innovante de la mise sur le marché, avec un souci du détail remarquable.

Pascale Nini
Executive Chairwoman at Immervision
A creative and inspired business leader, Alain has great vision coupled with persistence, a winning formula, and defines professionalism in any business situation. I would work with Alain on any challenging project and recommend him without reservation for his style, dedication, expertise in marketing and data management, and his personal warmth. Alain is a pleasure to know.

Robert Carscadden
Red Edge Diversified
Alain is a true visionary - if he says there will be a business application or market for a new technology, there will be one. It was a pleasure and challenge to work for him - the pleasure because the person he is and the challenge in trying keep up with the constant barrage of ideas!

Doug Bowker
Happily Retired Executive
Alain is one of the few people that had a tremendous impact my personal and professional life. I always cite Alain as my greatest business mentor and as a man who was born to lead. I can say that his leadership inspired me to excel, and he was constantly pushing me to extend well beyond what I perceived as my limitations. I really do not know where my career path would have led were it not for Alain.

Jonathan Markoff
Partner at Mach Velocity
I have worked with Alain as a client and supplier and have had a strategic alliance with him and his companies (Komunik and FokusGroup). Alain is a natural born leader who has proved to be creative, loyal, and thinking out of the box in many ways. He has been able to hire the right people who share his vision and can deliver. I strongly recommend him as a creative, problem solving and realistic individual.

Alain Choinière
Osmose Recherche et Marketing
From a professional point of view, most people are good at doing one or two things. This however is not the case with Alain. Clearly, he understands the finer points of market positioning, financing small to large companies, the role technology plays

Michael Orsoni
CTO of Enchantoria
Hello, I worked with Alain for more than two years. Alain's communication skills are second to none. He is a forward thinker with the ability to read thoughts and communicate ideas. He was well respected by all who worked with him and for him. I am honored to give Alain my recommendation and welcome calls.

Rick Moore
Happily Retired Executive
In addition to being a very successful businessman with an enviable track record, Alain is also a true visionary entrepreneur. He is always two to three moves ahead. I never cease to be impressed by the depth and clarity of his insights.

Jean-Michel Ghoussoub
Co-Founder, Lift73
Alain is an exceptional entrepreneur who possesses a rare combination of strategic thinking, creativity, and business acumen. His ability to think outside the box has consistently led to innovative solutions, while his keen understanding of a company's unique value proposition enables him to effectively communicate its benefits to customers. Alain's strategic insights, coupled with his passion for driving results, makes him a tremendous asset.

Marc Gascon
Board of Ideators
Alain stands out for his extraordinary ability to read between the lines and communicate ideas clearly. His contribution to any ambitious project is invaluable, and I highly recommend him for his unique style and creativity. His talent has even earned us a remarkable positioning: "Business Data Tamer". Far from being just a slogan, it ensures that your strategic information will be mastered to perfection.

Gillbert Beaulieu
CEO of Progymedia
Alain is an innovator who loves exploring (and sharing) uncharted territories. Having accompanied him during Komunik's significant growth period, I could appreciate his immense talent as an enthusiastic promoter. What I must also highlight is his unwavering spirit of conviction that drove him throughout the Komunik journey.

Patrick Gagné
CEO, Cycle Momentum
Alain Paquin is an innovator and entrepreneur in the digital world. Alain in the true entrepreneurship spirit continues to leverage his vision, passion, and business savvy in launching new digital products and services to meet the needs of the market.

Peter Hajaly
TD Bank Group
Alain Paquin is an exceptional mentor and strategist in the entrepreneurship world. With a career marked by tangible successes, Alain demonstrates boundless resilience and creativity in the face of the constant challenges of the business world. His strategic vision, drawn from a rich and diverse international experience, enables him to anticipate trends and navigate the entrepreneurial roller coaster with ease. More than just a strategist, Alain is a visionary capable of turning storms into opportunities, guiding entrepreneurs and leaders toward sustainable success. His ability to teach, share his knowledge, and inspire makes Alain a cornerstone in the development and transformation of growing businesses. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with him.

Morvan Leborgne
Executive Coach
Alain's dynamic creativity paired with his astute entrepreneurial instincts, fortified by a wealth of real-world experience, render him an invaluable asset to any organization. During my tenure on the Board of Directors of Komunik, I had the privilege of collaborating closely with Alain amidst turbulent periods. His unwavering composure, resolute demeanor, and unwavering resolve served as a beacon of inspiration, guiding us through challenging circumstances with grace and efficacy.

Patrick Préfontaine
Propel Venture Management