Our Story
At VenturePort, we help Canadian businesses grow beyond their current markets, whether that means scaling across Canada or reaching new shores overseas. Anchored in local expertise, we provide the strategy, connections, and hands-on execution to turn opportunity into measurable growth.
VenturePort was born out of decades of frontline leadership in some of the most competitive industries: pharmaceuticals, banking, SaaS, and wholesale distribution. Our founder has held senior management and board roles, directed high-performing national teams, and successfully managed sales portfolios exceeding $500 million.
This experience across diverse, fast-paced sectors gives VenturePort a unique advantage: the ability to design expansion strategies that balance risk with opportunity, align with emerging federal and provincial priorities, and open doors to funding, partnerships, and global markets.
With this background, VenturePort’s mission is clear: to give Canadian companies enterprise-grade expertise and execution capacity, without the overhead of a full-time executive, so they can thrive at home and abroad.
VenturePort Business Advisory
CG Fleming
Founder
Personal Insight
After years of leading in competitive industries, my wife and I took a micro retirement to travel extensively, visiting every U.S. state, every Canadian province, and a number of international destinations. Along the way, we met people from all walks of life, in big cities and small towns, across cultures and languages.
What stood out most wasn’t just the landscapes or the milestones, but the conversations, the kind of genuine, unfiltered connections that remind us of our shared humanity. In a world where social media often drowns out dialogue with noise, where AI writes the job description, the résumé, and even decides who’s qualified, it’s clear that people are longing for something more: genuine connection, authentic relationships, and meaningful conversation.
And yes, there’s a touch of grey around the edges these days, but that comes not just with time, but with the hard years we’ve all faced: seasons of challenge, setbacks, success, and failure. Those experiences aren’t blemishes, they’re proof points. They’ve shaped my perspective and deepened my appreciation for resilience, empathy, and the importance of listening before leading.
This belief now informs the way I work through VenturePort: business growth is not just about markets, strategies, and funding, it’s about people. Real conversations build trust, trust builds partnerships, and partnerships create sustainable growth.
Just So You Know Media
Consulting Partner
VenturePort partners with Just So You Know Media (JSYK), a Halifax-based digital agency that helps brands stand out through authentic storytelling, social media strategy, and influencer partnerships.
Together, we blend business expansion strategy with creative execution — helping Atlantic Canadian companies launch, grow, and connect with audiences across Canada and abroad.
Joint Focus:
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Market entry & brand launch campaigns
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Export readiness & trade diversification promotion
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Regional brand storytelling for Canadian-made products