Laurie Anthony Baggio

Overview

Laurie Anthony Baggio is a serial entrepreneur and business leader with extensive experience in both private and public companies. He has been involved in scaling, advising, investing, and restructuring numerous businesses across technology, consumer, and business service industries. As the CEO and Chairman of Plank Ventures Ltd., he leads a team focused on early-stage investments in technology startups that have developed a customer and revenue base and are seeking funding for expansion. Under his leadership, Plank Ventures has engaged in various strategic investments, including a $300,000 CAD commitment to Creator.co, a Vancouver-based technology company, in the form of a convertible promissory note. This investment reflects Plank Ventures' strategy of supporting innovative companies in the technology sector. Additionally, Laurie has been instrumental in negotiating extensions on multiple high-interest loans with several lenders, including Lanebury Growth Capital Ltd., Cascadia Junk Removals Inc., Phoenix Ventures Inc., and Code Consulting Limited, moving their maturities from December 31, 2025, to June 30, 2026, while maintaining the 12% annual interest rate and original principal amounts. These actions underscore his proactive approach to managing the company's financial strategies and ensuring liquidity. Laurie holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta and has held various leadership roles in organizations such as PWC LLP, General Electric, and technology startups. His diverse background and strategic vision continue to drive Plank Ventures' mission to fund, buy, and scale businesses that matter.

Investment Focus

• Developed customer and revenue base
• Seeking funding for expansion
• Technology sector focus

Portfolio Companies