Alan's early career was built in competitive commercial environments. Starting as an account executive at the Calgary Sun in 1991, he moved through radio and television before landing with the Calgary Flames and Hitmen Hockey Clubs, where he spent eight years as Director of Marketing and Business Development. He later served as President and Managing Director of Northstar Sports & Entertainment for 16 years, working directly with Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation teams and NHL clubs across Canada as a trusted supplier of sponsorship agreements and production services — an arena where relationships are everything and execution is non-negotiable.
Over the past 15 years, Alan has turned his focus to international real estate, buying, selling, and developing land and condominium projects along Costa Rica's Pacific coast. Working alongside investors, he has successfully brought multiple residential developments to market — building the kind of cross-border deal experience and investor relationships that few advisors can offer.
At Future Ventures, Alan brings his network, his instinct for opportunity, and his hands-on development experience to clients in the real estate space — helping them access capital, forge the right partnerships, and move projects from concept to completion.
Developing across borders.
I advise companies and NGOs in initiatives and campaigns
For more than 15 years, I've been working with international clients on a range of projects, gathering experience in diverse areas. I look forward to hearing about your project and plan its success together.
Work Experience
2020-2021
Advisor, South Company
In this position, I led a team of more than 40 professional and volunteer staff members, from various company departments.
2019-2020
Advisor, South Company
In this position, I led a team of more than 40 professional and volunteer staff members, from various company departments.
2018-2019
Project manager, East Company
In this position, I led a team of more than 40 professional and volunteer staff members, from various company departments.
Education
2014-2018
New York University
MBA in International Studies and Economics
2010-2014
Texas University
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (BAIS)
Professional skills
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Go-to-Market Planning
Teamwork & Collaboration
Digital Analytics
