Jun 2023 – Mar 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• The leading partner management platform for tech companies financial institutions and insurance carriers. Emerge was rebranded as PartnerSpace, putting a focus on providing an AI powered B2B partnership manager for companies.

Jan 2020 – Aug 2023 · 3 yrs 7 mos

• As a FinTech leader, Newton held a leadership role in the Global Innovation and Fintech Partnerships division at Scotiabank, where he played a key role in shaping the bank’s FinTech innovation strategy, focusing on Payments, Open Banking, Embedded Banking, and Digital Assets. Additionally, Newton served as the Blockchain & Digital Asset Lead at Scotiabank, responsible for driving innovation and promoting the adoption of DLT and Digital Assets.
• Through his time at Scotiabank, Newton worked on projects across Canada and Latin America, further broadening his expertise and impact in the FinTech sector. The products he developed and managed are now used by millions of customers across the banking, lending, and insurance verticals, demonstrating the extensive reach and effectiveness of his innovations.

May 2019 – Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 · 2 yrs

Jan 2018 – Jan 2023 · 5 yrs

• The Black Innovation Program (BIP) is a first-of-its-kind partnership in Canada between DMZ and Dream Maker Ventures. The BIF will see more startups led by Black entrepreneurs gain access to the strengthening support of DMZ’s award-winning university-based incubator network, gain access to exclusive mentorship opportunities, custom programming, and access to funding.
• https://dmz.ryerson.ca/bip

Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 · 2 yrs · Toronto, Canada Area

• Newton served as the Managing Director for Dream Maker Ventures a Toronto-based fund, where he oversaw a portfolio of 20+ start-up companies.

Sep 2016 – Dec 2016 · 3 mos · Sunnyvale, CA

• https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/insurtech/

Jan 2016 – Apr 2016 · 3 mos

• Ryerson Futures (RFI) is a “Founders First” Accelerator program that selects and assembles top technology based start ups, accelerating their go to market success with real customers, real investors, and actionable guidance.
• Website: http://www.ryersonfutures.ca/

Feb 2015 – Jan 2019 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Jan 2015 – Jan 2018 · 3 yrs

• ClientDesk - Acquired by Trufla Technologies Inc.
• ClientDesk is the leading software platform for independent insurance brokerages that powers core functions of the digital insurance experience such as Policyholder Engagement, Self-Service, and Claims Management. We provide custom branded web portals and mobile apps for policyholders and front-line staff such as brokers and CSR's.
• The platform can also be integrated with legacy policy administration systems through web services calls, enabling the real-time transfer of policyholder data and activity logs.
• To learn more visit: www.clientdesk.co
• Key Responsibilities:
• Digital strategy and product development
• Team development
• Branding and marketing
• Developing, executing, and assessing customer acquisition strategies
• Building relationships with strategic investors and stakeholders
• Developing and nurturing strategic partnerships
• Establishing, growing and engaging board of directors
• Fundraising and resource aggregation

Jan 2015 – Dec 2015 · 11 mos · Ryerson University

• https://dmz.ryerson.ca/

Nov 2013 – Dec 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo · Toronto, Canada Area

• Responsibilities:
• Working with team to develop, execute and assess User and Customer acquisition strategies
• Creating, communicating, and implementing the company's long and short term plans
• Creating and implementing sales strategies
• Marketing content creation and promotion
• Business, Product and Resource development
• Product sales and evangelism
• Client relationship building
• Creating and executing professional product, sales, and investor presentations
• Visit: www.claimcast.com