Alacrity Academy
about

Built at the intersection of venture development, applied learning, and ecosystem collaboration

This is where capability meets execution. The market moves fast and so do the needs of founders and operators. We’re building the Academy to:

  • Reflect today’s AI-driven and rapidly changing landscape
  • Deliver more applied, outcome-oriented learning
  • Create a platform that allows a learner to choose and build, unique to their journey 
  • Enable partners to co-create and scale impact
Alacrity Academy is a training and upskilling platform designed to equip entrepreneurs and teams with the skills needed to build and scale impactful ventures.
Who we serve

A multi-sided learning platform built for:

Founders
building and scaling companies
Operators
driving growth, sales, and execution
Ecosystem Partners
supporting venture success
Corporates & Institutions
investing in innovation and talent
We bring together practical training, real-world application, and ecosystem access — not just theory. It’s a platform and marketplace that brings together content creators, industry experts, mentors, operators, institutions, and ecosystem partners. Together, we co-develop and deliver high-impact learning experiences.
Coming soon

We’re building a new generation of programs focused on:

AI & Emerging Tech Upskilling
Practical, applied learning on how to leverage AI and new technologies in real business environments.
Sales, Growth & Operations
Hands-on training for revenue generation, go-to-market execution, and operational scaling.
Founder Capability Building
Programs designed around the real challenges founders face — from zero-to-one through growth and scale.
Delivery

A flexible, scalable platform, with accreditation pathways and industry-recognized certifications

On-Demand Learning
asynchronous modules
Live Cohort-Based Programs
peer + expert-led
Workshops & Intensives
applied, hands-on
Hybrid Models
combining digital + in-person
Team

Meet Luan, Director of Growth & Operations at Alacrity Academy

Beyond her professional work, Luan is an active community leader and mentor, serving as an advisor and board member. She is also a long-time advocate for women and underrepresented groups in business and leadership.Luan holds an MBA and Certificate in Social Impact from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from the University of Manitoba. She was recognized by Business in Vancouver as a Top 40 Under 40 for her leadership and contributions to the business community.
She currently leads the development of education initiatives at Alacrity Canada, where she is building Alacrity Academy, focused on delivering practical, ecosystem-driven education and tools for founders.

A connector at heart, Luan has built her career at the intersection of business development, strategy, and impact. Her experience spans early-stage venture and innovation, management consulting, and commercial real estate where she has led successful fundraising and revenue diversification efforts, guided operations and organizational turnarounds, and facilitated cross-sector collaborations between corporations, governments, and philanthropic partners.

As an ecosystem builder, advisor, angel investor, and recovering entrepreneur, Luan brings a unique perspective that combines entrepreneurial drive with systems thinking and people-centered leadership. She is passionate about helping mission-driven organizations, investors, and innovators create lasting social and economic impact, and continues to advise on strategy, growth, and operations through her Tolosa Consulting platform.

Beyond her professional work, Luan is an active community leader and mentor, serving as an advisor and board member. She is also a long-time advocate for women and underrepresented groups in business and leadership.

Luan holds an MBA and Certificate in Social Impact from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from the University of Manitoba. She was recognized by Business in Vancouver as a Top 40 Under 40 for her leadership and contributions to the business community.

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Help us build the next generation of venture training

If you’re interested in shaping the future of venture training and upskilling - we’d love to connect. We’re currently in the build phase and actively looking for:
  • Facilitators & subject matter experts
  • Corporate and ecosystem partners
  • Post-secondary institutions
  • Content collaborators and program builders
  • Funders and strategic partners
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