Omar Elassar

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Omar Elassar

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I’m a business and technology consulting professional with diverse experience spanning strategy, operations, and investments.

Most recently, I worked at a Singapore-based early stage technology fund focused on investments in South East Asia. My experience there involved key stages of the deal lifecycle, including fundraising, deal screening and diligence, investment analysis and valuation, and term sheet negotiation. During this time, I had the chance to immerse myself in the region’s emerging ecosystem, often advising entrepreneurs at the Joyful Frog Digital Incubator (JFDI), Asia’s foremost start-up accelerator.

Prior to this, I spent time at Deloitte Consulting LLP, working with both the Technology and Corporate Strategy groups. My specializations included strategy development and execution, operating model transformations, and technology planning and roadmap development for large organizations. In parallel, I advised entrepreneurs on start-up growth strategy through BOOST, Deloitte’s pro-bono start-up advisory initiative.

Originally born in the United Arab Emirates and raised between Jordan and Canada, I developed a love for travel early on in my life. Determined to continue my international journey, I’ve shaped my career accordingly, having now worked in major cities across North America, Europe, South East Asia and the Middle East, and spent time as an adult in over 35 countries.

Above all, my journey has taught me to appreciate what life has afforded me and to never take my passions for granted. I spend my spare time advising start-ups (Ryerson's Digital Media Zone incubator), working with entrepreneurship focused non-profit organizations (Junior Achievement, Impact Entrepreneurship Group), and helping friends and family to achieve their business dreams.

  • Education
    • INSEAD, MBA
    • University of Waterloo, Computer Engineering