Daniel Bartek

Daniel Bartek is an accomplished entrepreneur with a diverse background in the beverage and cannabis industries. Currently serving as Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of WakeWater Beverage Company since July 2023, Daniel co-founded A1 Cannabis in February 2020, where Daniel also holds a Board Member position. Prior experience includes roles as COO and Co-Founder of Ace Beverage Group from November 2020 to July 2023, and Co-Founder of Iconic Brewing Company, recognized for its award-winning portfolio of brands, from April 2013 to July 2023. Daniel's entrepreneurial journey began with the mobile banking service Purchext from December 2012 to January 2014. Earlier experiences also include a role as a Commercial Banking Associate at CIBC and positions within Dalhousie University, where Daniel was instrumental as an Assistant Captain of the Dalhousie Tigers Men's Hockey team. Daniel Bartek holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance and Entrepreneurship from Dalhousie University.