My name is Nikolai Ray, and I’m the President of Fierbrooke Communities, a non-profit organization based in Sherbrooke, Quebec. I founded Fierbrooke Communities with a mission to combat homelessness in Quebec by creating affordable housing and net-zero carbon building developments. My ultimate goal with my company is to revitalize neglected spaces and turn them into vibrant, purposeful environments.

In addition to leading Fierbrooke Communities, I’m the Managing Shareholder of Fierbrooke Collective, a group of accredited high-net-worth impact investors. I’m also the Founder and President of MREX College, an educational platform focused on multifamily real estate investments. Our mission is to make high-quality learning accessible to everyday investors, giving them the tools and knowledge they need to succeed.

Before launching these ventures, I built Ray Harvey & Associates into one of Quebec’s best multifamily real estate advisory companies. I also lead Synergy Institute, a company focused on improving health and performance, and Ray Human Performance, where I specialize in athlete training and research. My work in this field included biomechanical evaluations for Olympic athletes, which were applied in the 2006 Turin, 2010 Vancouver, and 2014 Sochi Winter Games.

My love for sports comes from my own experience as a pro hockey player. I played between 2004 and 2006 before becoming an entrepreneur. My experience inspired me to create VSM Hockey, an agency that managed, developed, and represented over 70 professional hockey players and prospects.

In real estate, I’ve been fortunate to work on transactions worth over CAD $1 billion in aggregate. I’m passionate about sharing my knowledge as a teacher, advisor, and speaker, helping others understand the challenging aspects of asset management and investment strategy. Whether through real estate, education, or my work with athletes, my journey has also been about creating opportunities for growth and creating a positive, lasting impact.

I feel grateful every day for the chances I’ve had to change people’s lives - whether through creating affordable housing, teaching others, or supporting aspiring athletes. It’s rewarding to know that my work has had a positive impact on people, and I’m excited to continue creating meaningful change in the years ahead.