Bob Harper is a company builder and capital markets strategist dedicated to transitioning early-stage enterprises into institutional-grade organizations. Over a career spanning banking, technology, and natural resources, Bob has developed a singular expertise in architecting capital structures tailored to complex growth strategies and diverse market conditions. This approach has enabled him to play a significant role in securing over $642 million in financing, encompassing common equity, convertible debt, royalty interests, and limited partnerships.
Recognizing that capital is only as effective as the people deploying it, Bob serves as a COO and Strategic Advisor who actively bridges talent gaps. By introducing high-impact candidates at the right time for the right purpose, he aligns an organization’s human capital with its financial maturity, ensuring leadership teams are equipped to execute on long-term targets.
Acting as a de-risking agent, Bob leverages deep working relationships with Canadian securities regulators (BCSC, OSC, and IIROC) to guide founders through the rigorous demands of private equity and public market readiness. Having held senior CFO and COO roles in both private and TSX-V listed entities, he specializes in bridging the gap between technical innovation and the structural discipline required to build sustainable enterprise value.
