Alexander Tilley

Born in Mount Albert, Ontario, Tilley spent his childhood in nearby Kitchener, where he had his first entrepreneurial experience reselling pumpkins door-to-door. At age 12, Tilley suffered a head injury in a car accident, leading to ongoing memory issues. Upon moving to Sudbury in his teens, Tilley began sailing regularly.

At the recommendation of his father, Tilley obtained bachelor's degrees in Economics and Psychology from the University of British Columbia and took a job at Bell Canada. After 30 days, Tilley left to pursue his own ventures. After moving to Toronto, Tilley launched Fine Art Consultants of Canada, working to connect artists with corporate customers.