Andrew Waitman is a distinguished entrepreneur, C-suite executive, and investor renowned for his exceptional contributions to the technology sector and his capacity to drive high-impact growth in emerging companies. With a proven record of visionary leadership, Waitman has played a pivotal role in scaling multiple startups into global enterprises, earning widespread recognition as a transformative figure in tech innovation.

His technology career began in the late 1980s as a software engineer, where he spearheaded pioneering projects in telephony and data communications. In 1996, Waitman co-founded Celtic House Venture Partners and served as Managing Partner, leading the firm to achieve Top 10 IRR results globally with Fund IIA—cementing Celtic House’s reputation as one of Canada’s most successful venture capital firms.

As CEO of Pythian from 2008, Waitman expanded the company from less than $5 million to more than $50 million in revenue within five years, transforming it into a global leader with 400+ employees across several countries. Later, as a founding executive and CEO of Assent, he propelled the organization from under $1 million in ARR to over $135 million and grew the team to more than 1,000 members. Remarkably, across sixteen years in dual CEO roles, he delivered a record 64 consecutive quarters of growth with no declines.

In 2024, Waitman was honored as CEO of the Year by the Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal and inducted into the Order of Ottawa, reflecting his lasting impact on the business community.

Waitman continues to shape the industry today as a highly sought-after advisor and investor, mentoring founders and early-stage innovators. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, an MBA from Ivey Business School, and is recognized as a Chartered Financial Analyst.