Harish Consul

Harish Consul

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Calgary, Alberta

CEO & Venture Capitalist | Future & Tech Trends | AI & Digital Innovation Expert

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Harish Consul

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  • Business Leadership
  • Business Growth
  • Global Business & Trade
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Emerging Technology & Tech Trends
  • Small Business Development
Harish Consul

Dr Teri Fisher

Voice in Canada Podcast With Dr Teri Fisher and Harish Consul
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Calgary Business Podcast

Harish Consul With Haskayne School of Business
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Businesscalgary’s Investment Landscape Is Shifting As Tech Takes Off
At the center of this transformation are investors such as Harish Consul, founder and CEO of Ocgrow Ventures, and Brad Parry, President and...
Harish Consul
Viome Life Sciences Announces $67 Million in Funding Towards Series C Financing Round
Viome is unparalleled in its commitment to identifying and solving for the blind spots in the healthcare industry's current approach to...
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Future Summit Launches in Calgary to Connect Investors, Entrepreneurs, and Policymakers
Harish Consul, founder and CEO, also an advisory board member for the event, added that Future Summit arrives at a time when Alberta’s...
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Ced and Ocif Welcome New Board Directors to Drive Next Chapter of Growth
Also joining the CED Board of Directors are Harish Consul, Founder and CEO of Ocgrow Ventures, and Jennifer Pon, CFO at the Calgary Airport...

HARISH CONSUL BIOGRAPHY

Harish Consul is a globally recognized innovation strategist, venture capital leader, and keynote speaker with more than 35 years of experience building, scaling, and investing in high-growth companies worldwide. He is the Founder and CEO of Ocgrow Group of Companies and its venture capital arm, Ocgrow Ventures, both privately held with a focus on real estate development and global technology investment.

Ocgrow Group was established in 2005 following an early career that included leadership roles such as Vice-President for Western Canada at Ellis-Don and Director at Kingswood Capital, along with the founding of Pacific Sun Properties and Pacific Century Group Ventures in Vancouver. This foundation in entrepreneurship and corporate leadership positioned Harish Consul to scale his own ventures and expand into international investment.

His firm has been an early investor in several internationally recognized companies including Amazon, Shopify, Coupang, Viome, Garuda Aerospace, and Heliogen. Under his leadership, the portfolio spans artificial intelligence, digital innovation, e-commerce, cloud computing, SaaS, fintech, cleantech, healthcare, longevity, and other emerging sectors.

In addition to his investment activity, he serves as a strategic advisor and board or advisory board member for many high-growth technology organizations. These include Calgary Economic Development, Viome, Connectomes, Platform Calgary, Longevity Technology, Garuda Aerospace, the Alberta–India Economic Corridor, Via AI, iON Health, and the Alberta Tech & Innovation Panel.

As a keynote speaker, Harish Consul is widely recognized for delivering insights on global technology innovation, building unicorn teams, generative AI, health technology, longevity, and venture investing. His expertise has been shared at leading conferences in London, Abu Dhabi, New Delhi, and other international forums. He was a featured speaker at the AIM 2023 investment conference in Abu Dhabi and continues to be sought after for media interviews around the world.

Harish Consul earned a civil engineering degree from the University of Calgary, becoming the youngest engineering graduate in Canada at age 20, before attending the MBA program at the University of British Columbia. His education and early leadership roles provided the foundation for a career defined by entrepreneurial success, guiding him from real estate ventures to the creation of Ocgrow Group and Ocgrow Ventures, where he established a global reputation as an investor and strategist.

Throughout his career, Harish Consul has advanced companies through early-stage investment, scaled growth platforms, and positioned organizations for long-term market leadership. His professional journey reflects a consistent focus on innovation, value creation, and building the conditions for exponential growth across industries.

Today, Harish Consul continues to be at the forefront of the next technology revolution. Through his leadership in venture capital, his board roles, and his international speaking engagements, he remains focused on artificial intelligence, digital innovation, and the transformative opportunities they create. His experience combines technical acumen, strategic foresight, and a commitment to supporting teams and organizations that are shaping the future of technology, business, and society.

Harish Consul Topic Presentations

Harish Consul Calgary, Alberta, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

Art-official Innovation: Accelerate Into the Future

Exponential Growth in the Age of AI: Digital Revolution

Rethink & Rework for Growth: Business Reinvention, Innovation and Transformation

Rebuilding Trust in the Digital Age: Innovation, Intelligence, and Human Connection

Future Global Trends in AI and Digital Innovation: Are You Prepared for the Future?

Building Unicorn Companies: Every Business Is Tech Business

From Startups to Unicorns: Leading in the Tech-first Economy

Health and Longevity: AI Innovations Shaping the Future of Medicine

Global Family Offices and Generational Growth

Future-ready Leadership: Disruption Proof Cultures

The Abundance Equation: Where Mindset Meets Growth

Harish Consul Speaking Testimonials

It is a true privilege to recommend my dear friend Harish Consul. Harish is someone I deeply admire both personally and professionally. Harish is not only an amazing global keynote speaker, a brilliant global innovation strategist and venture leader, but also one of the most genuine and inspiring people I know. His vision and track record in building and scaling companies worldwide speak for themselves, yet what makes Harish truly remarkable is his humility, kindness, and unwavering support for those around him. Over the years, I have witnessed his ability to blend sharp strategic thinking with a generous spirit, always encouraging others to dream bigger and reach further. Harish is the...

Nuno Martins

CEO
Unicorn Summit

It is both a privilege and a joy for me to recommend my dear friend and truly, my brother, Harish Consul as an outstanding international keynote speaker. Harish and I share not only a deep personal bond but also a strong intellectual alignment around some of today’s most transformative topics such as AI in healthcare, innovations in technology, and longevity. Over the years, we have crossed paths and shared stages at major international conferences across the globe, and every single time, I am reminded of his exceptional ability to captivate audiences. What sets Harish apart is not only the depth of his expertise, spanning venture capital, entrepreneurship, and exponential technologies,...

Philippe Gerwill

Digital Healthcare Futurist
TEDx

Harish is a proud champion of Calgary and a passionate advocate for the business communities of Calgary, Alberta, and Canada. He leverages the success of his own ventures to uplift others, actively contributing to ecosystem development and community growth. Known for his innovation and tireless work ethic, Harish exemplifies leadership and dedication. We are fortunate to have Harish representing Calgary and Canada on global platforms as a seasoned public speaker. His insights and presence bring credibility and inspiration to audiences wherever he goes. Calgary Economic Development is equally privileged to count Harish among its advisors and board members, where his guidance continues to...

Shona Reilly

Director of Trade
Calgary Economic Development

Harish’s presence is fuelled by positivity, passion and purpose. He speaks with a depth of knowledge, confidence & conviction unparalleled to others in his field. I respect his loyalty, values, authenticity and transparency. He’s one of a kind!

Christina N. Smith

Olympian, Author, Speaker, Community Director Enhanced Games
Enhanced Games

It has been an honour to witness Harish Consul present at prestigious global conferences such as Datacon, Inventures, and the Kapoor Wealth Summit. Every appearance is marked by his deep insight, intellect, and genuine warmth. Harish’s keynote speeches are not only rich in knowledge, but his captivating storytelling also transforms complex ideas into engaging and memorable experiences. His polished delivery and remarkable ability to connect with diverse audiences distinguish him as a world-class speaker. What truly sets Harish apart is his positive energy and authentic professionalism. He lights up the room with wisdom and empathy, inspiring and empowering audiences to take meaningful...

Tashina Jackson

CEO
Stealth Startup

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