Media Room
News, awards, stories, and more!
Announcements
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of The C-List, Cansulta’s quarterly-updated catalog of the most critical consulting solutions for C-suite business leaders — right now.
Read the full story in our blog post.
Read the story by The Founders Press: “Cansulta Launches New Sprint-Based Model to Fix Consulting’s Speed Problem”.
As of December 18, 2025, AKP Solutions Inc. (dba “Cansulta”) has been approved under the Government of Canada’s ProServices Supply Arrangement. Services may be provided for the following:
- Stream 4: Business services
- Stream 5: Project management services (IT)
- Stream 8: Human resources services
- Stream 9: Business consulting/change management
- Stream 10: Project management services (non-IT)
- Stream 15: Learning services
Read the full story in our blog post.
We’re excited to continue our partnership with Pocketed, a Deloitte business, to help companies explore thousands of grant opportunities that could power their next big step.
Read the full story on our blog at https://www.cansulta.com/blog/cansulta-partners-with-pocketed/
Cansulta is thrilled to announce that we’re (once again) a proud partner of Canada’s most influential tech + innovation festival: Elevate!
Join us in Toronto from October 7-9, 2025 at this ultimate gathering for startups and tech enthusiasts.
Read the full story on our blog at www.cansulta.com/blog/cansulta-partners-with-elevate-tech-and-innovation-festival-2025/
Cansulta is proud to announce our new “Cansulta Gurus” product line of AI-powered and human-trained consultants.
Published June 18, 2025
Read the announcement in our blog post, and learn more on the new Gurus webpage.
Cansulta joins forces with Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) as a Trusted Partner to champion women entrepreneurs.
Published April 8, 2025
Read the full story on our blog at www.cansulta.com/blog/cansulta-partners-with-canwcc/
November 1, 2024
Cansulta now offers 200 experts ready to help organizations everywhere tackle any challenge or opportunity.
We’re thrilled to announce our new “Canpus” online training platform and flagship C3 (Cansulta Certified Consultant) Program, designed to support the success of the next generation of world-class independent consultants.
Published July 5, 2024
Read the announcement in our blog post, and learn more on the new Canpus webpage.
We’re thrilled to announce our new Business 360 line of 3 proprietary assessments, here to help organizations of any size analyze and improve their leadership alignment, strategic planning, and corporate performance.
Published May 23, 2024
Read the announcement in our blog post, and learn more on the new Business 360 series webpage.
Cansulta now offers 150 diverse professionals ready to help businesses everywhere tackle any opportunity.
Published December 8, 2023
Read the full story at www.cansulta.com/blog/milestone-150-cansultants/
Cansulta Joins Forces with The Diversity Agency to Elevate Black Women Entrepreneurs: An Exciting Journey Begins!
Published September 21, 2023
Read the full story at www.cansulta.com/blog/cansulta-joins-forces-with-the-diversity-agency/
Cansulta is thrilled to announce that we are working alongside the Longo Faculty of Business at Humber College to educate students in the Entrepreneurial Enterprise, Business Management Program about management consulting as part of their program Capstone.
Published May 17, 2023
Read the full story at www.cansulta.com/blog/cansulta-partners-with-humber-college/
Awards & Recognition
Cansulta proudly announces that Founder & CEO Alexandra has won the following award at the 2026 CEO Monthly Most Influential CEO Awards:
WINNER!
Most Influential CEO 2026 – Ecosystem-Building Leader (Canada)
See the award entry at https://www.ceo-review.com/winners/cansulta-3/
Read more about and view the full directory of 2026 awardees.
Cansulta NAMED #57th Top Company to Watch in 2026 by FoundersBeta.
Check out the full list at foundersbeta.com/top-100/companies-2026.
Alexandra has been nominated for the Women in Tech Award at the She & Success Business Awards 2026.
Learn more about the Awards at sheandsuccessawards.ca.
NOMINEE, in multiple categories, including:
- Best Business Innovation
We’re awaiting confirmation about other categories.
Learn more about the Awards at https://smeawards.ca
Finalists and winners will be announced later in 2026.
Cansulta Gurus has been recognized as the 18th product on FoundersPress’ “Top Products to Watch in 2026”, highlighting the platform’s innovative approach to providing expert guidance for startups and small businesses.
Read our blog post about the announcement.
Cansulta NAMED one of the Canada’s Top Companies to Watch in 2025 by FoundersBeta.
Read our blog post about our 2025 listing.
Cansulta NAMED one of the Top Companies at Elevate Conference Toronto 2025 by FoundersBeta.
Read our blog post about the listing.
Cansulta proudly announces that Founder and CEO Alexandra has won the following award at the 2025 CEO Monthly Most Influential CEO Awards:
WINNER!
Most Influential CEO 2025 – Management Consulting (Ontario)
See the award entry at https://www.ceo-review.com/winners/cansulta-2/
Read more about and view the full directory of 2025 awardees.
Cansulta’s Founder & CEO Alexandra NAMED one of the Top Female Founders and Leaders 2025 by FoundersBeta.
The compilation represents one of their most extensive coverage in leadership, shining a spotlight on some of the most incredible founders, innovators, and change-makers. These individuals are making significant strides in AI, fintech, recruiting, and various other fields—reshaping industries and inspiring the next generation.
See the full list and post at www.foundersbeta.com/female-founders/leaders-to-watch-in-2025/
Following the finalist announcement for the National Business Awards, Cansulta has been confirmed as a FINALIST for Best Professional Services at the 2024 National Business Awards.
Winners will be revealed at the Gala on June 20, 2025.
Read more on the Awards website. Blog post coming soon.
For the third year, Cansulta’s Founder & CEO Alexandra has been NOMINATED for RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards , presented by Women of Influence+.
Cansulta NAMED one of the Top Companies to Watch in 2025 by FoundersBeta.
Read our blog post about our 2025 listing (#60).
See the just-released article on the FoundersBeta official list.
Cansulta is thrilled to have won at the Corporate Vision 2025 Canadian Business Awards:
WINNER!
Most Innovative SME Consultancy 2025
Read the full announcement in our blog post, or view our winners page on the Corporate Vision awards website.
Cansulta is proud to announce Founder and CEO Alexandra has won the following award at the CEO Monthly 2024 Canadian CEO of the Year Awards:
WINNER!
Most Innovative Management Consulting CEO 2024
See the award entry at ceo-review.com/winners/cansulta
Read the official press release and view the full directory of awardees.
Cansulta’s Founder & CEO Alexandra has been named one of The Women Executive Network’s (WXN) Canada’s Most Powerful Women in the “Compass Rose Entrepreneurs” category.
Read more in our blog post.
Cansulta is proud to have won the following award at the Wealth and Finance International 2024 Management Consulting Awards:
WINNER!
Most Innovative Management Consulting Company 2024 – Ontario
See the award entry at wealthandfinance.digital/winners/cansulta.
Read the official press release and view the full directory of awardees.
Cansulta NAMED one of the Top 15 (#8) Rising Companies at Elevate Conference 2024 by Founders Press.
Check out their list and coverage at https://thefounderspress.com/top-companies-at-elevate-conference-toronto/
Cansulta NAMED one of the Canada’s Top Companies to Watch in 2024 by FoundersBeta.
Read our blog post about our 2024 listing.
NOMINEE, in multiple categories:
- Best Business Innovation
- Best Professional Services
- Business of the Year
- Digital Business
- E-Commerce Business
- Small Business of the Year
Read our blog post for more details.
Learn more about the Awards at https://smeawards.ca
Finalists and winners will be announced later in 2025.
Cansulta is excited to share that we have been named WINNER for the 2024 USA Small Business Awards:
Best International Small Business
We were also a FINALIST in the “Best Use of Technology” category.
Read more in our blog post.
Cansulta NAMED one of the Top 50 (#24) Hottest Companies at Collision 2024 by Founders Press.
Check out their list and coverage at https://thefounderspress.com/top-companies-toronto/!
Cansulta is excited to share that we have been named WINNER for the 2024 International Elite 100 global awards for:
SME Consulting Firm of The Year – Global
Read more in our blog post about being a Finalist and our blog post coming soon about our win.
Following the Awards Gala on June 7, 2024, Cansulta was confirmed as FINALIST, Business of the Year (over 50 employees) at the CanadianSME 2023 National Business Awards.
Read more on the Awards website. Blog post and Gala photos coming soon.
Cansulta is thrilled to have won at the Corporate Vision 2024 Canadian Business Awards:
WINNER!
Most Innovative SME Consulting Firm 2024
Read the full announcement on our blog.
Innovation in Business 2024 MarTech Awards
WINNER!
Most Innovative Consulting Marketplace 2024 – Canada
Read our blog post for all the details.
For the second year, Cansulta’s Founder & CEO Alexandra has been NOMINATED for RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards , presented by Women of Influence+.
Read our blog post.
Cansulta NAMED one of the Top Companies to Watch by FoundersBeta.
Read our blog post about our 2024 listing (#71).
Cansulta’s Founder & CEO Alexandra NAMED one of the Top Female Founders 2024 by FoundersBeta.
Read the post at www.foundersbeta.com/female-founders/leaders-follow/#alexandra.
NOMINEE, in multiple categories:
- Digital Business of the Year:
Organizations that have demonstrated significant success by providing their consumers with an outstanding online experience will be recognized through this award. Digital innovation, an increase in financial performance, and the successful use of digital tools to achieve business growth are among the aspects that the judges will consider for the Digital Business of the Year winner. - Small Business of the Year:
The Small Business of the Year Award is an annual award given to a small business that has demonstrated outstanding achievement and success over the past year. This award recognizes businesses that have made a significant impact in their community and have shown a commitment to excellence in all aspects of their operation. - Best Business Innovation:
Innovation plays a key role when it comes to the winner of this award. The Business Innovation of the Award is given to the company that has implemented strategies and products that signify outside-of-the-box thinking. Whether it’s in the form of their management strategies, their business models, product design and manufacturing techniques, or marketing strategy, this award recognizes innovation in all aspects. The judges are looking for a business that has defied conservative ways of thinking in their business strategy and seen an evident, positive impact as a result. - Startup Business of the Year:
The Best New Business Award recognizes start-up companies that have shown significant promise through their growth and successful business strategy. Entrepreneurs will be asked to show how their new business has scaled since its launch and how well they are doing in comparison to other start-ups. Evidence of the success and a demonstration of a solid business plan for growth will be among the aspects that the judges will consider for the winner.
Learn more about the Awards at https://smeawards.ca
Finalists and winners will be announced in 2024.
Corporate Vision Small Business Awards 2023
WINNER!
Best Entrepreneurial Consultancy Platform – Australia.
Read our blog post.
Cansulta’s Founder & CEO Alexandra NOMINATED for The Women Executive Network’s (WXN) Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards for 2023.
Read our blog post.
Cansulta’s Founder & CEO Alexandra NOMINATED as RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards 2023, presented by Women of Influence.
Read our blog post.
Cansulta named as FINALIST, Small Business of the Year (under 100 employees).
The company that will receive this award will have demonstrated throughout the year leadership, innovation, growth in profits, and a smart business plan for the future. The judges will consider aspects such as a solid financial base, growth potential, peer recognition, and an innovative business approach when choosing the winner of this award.
Read our blog post.
Cansulta NAMED one of the Top Tech Companies to Watch by FoundersBeta.
Read our blog post about our 2022 listing (#92) and our 2023 listing (#86).
Cansulta’s Founder & CEO Alexandra NAMED one of the Top Female Founders in Tech in 2022 by FoundersBeta.
Read our blog post.
Awards & Recognition for "And So, She Left" 🎙️ Podcast
“And So, She Left” podcast is the WINNER in “Other Podcast Genres” category at the 16th Annual Shorty Awards.
Read our blog post.
“And So, She Left” podcast has WON at the 2024 Communicator Awards:
- 2x Award of Distinction
- 3x Award of Excellence
Read our blog post.
“And So, She Left” podcast has WON at the 2024 Hermes Creative Awards:
- GOLD Award 2024
- Honorable Mention
Read our blog post.
“And So, She Left” podcast WON for:
- Listener’s Choice, Business category
- GOLD, Business category
Read our blog post.
“And So, She Left” podcast was SHORTLISTED for:
- Moment of Entrepreneurial Inspiration
- Moment of Touching Honesty
Read our blog post.
Coverage & Features
Alexandra was featured in the HR Connect interview series by Focus Image Pro on November 4, 2024.
Alexandra was featured in a story by Edward Anassah in the Humble Beginning Stories website on June 9, 2024.
View Edward’s LinkedIn post and feature story about Alexandra on the Humble Beginning Stories website.
Cansulta has been recognized as Most Innovative SME Consulting Firm in the April 2024 edition of Corporate Vision magazine.
View the full article in the magazine’s digital version or read the full announcement on our blog.
Cansulta has been recognized as one of Toronto’s most interesting and innovative Management Consulting startups by Canada Venture News.
See our LinkedIn post.
Alexandra joins Irenia Roussel on The Canadian Side Hustle And Business Podcast
Released on March 20, 2023; 36 minutes.
Check out the episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Alexandra joins The Startup Coach Craig Major on the Startup Talk Podcast.
Released on February 20, 2023
Check out the episode at https://torontostarts.com/2023/02/20/cansulta-on-the-startup-talk-podcast-header
Empowering Women In the Industry – Alexandra Kapelos-Peters from Cansulta.
Published March 10, 2022; 7 minute read.
Read the full article at https://leyton.com/ca/news/empowering-women-in-the-industry-alexandra-kapelos-peters-from-cansulta/
Press Kit
- Brand Guide including logos
- Photos of Cansulta team
- Latest biography and headshots of Alexandra Kapelos-Peters, Founder & CEO
Socials
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- TikTok: tiktok.com/@cansulta
- Quora: quora.com/profile/Cansulta
- Alignable: alignable.com/toronto-on/cansulta
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