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Tobyn Sowden is creating possibilities for Canada’s entrepreneurs.
Inspired by opportunity. Moved to bridge gaps. Tobyn founded a marketing agency in 2011 and subsequently evolved the business into the fifth fastest growing company in Canada, reflecting $100 million in annualized revenues for 2023. How? Refocusing his business to grow technologies that directly support entrepreneurs.

Creating software to bolster entrepreneurial progress at any growth stage
Today, Redbrick Technologies’ services are laser-focused to address entrepreneurs’ specific needs at three critical stages: Spark (foundational solutions like domain name registration and email set-up for those just starting out), Building (think websites, landing pages and simple web-app development through low- or no-code solutions for growing businesses) and Scaling (robust SMS, email marketing, lead generation and overall marketing support for entrepreneurs scaling up). With a team of 200 team and a range of portfolio companies innovating under the Redbrick umbrella, the organization leads the digital business industry.

Extending internal values to make an external impact
Named among Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers five years running, Tobyn channels Redbrick’s values and culture to make positive change in the broader community. A certified B Corporation, Redbrick is collaborating with the University of Victoria’s “INSPIRE: STEM for Social Impact” program. In 2024, the company also pledged to reinvest $100,000 in local community initiatives supporting Catalyst for Good, Coldest Night of the Year, Women on the Rise International Women’s Day events and the cmd-f UBC Hackathon.

Special citations*

* Special citations are non-competitive awards that recognize entrepreneurs for the unique mark they’ve made on the entrepreneurial landscape in a specific area and celebrate their outstanding achievements.