About

Real-World Experience.
Real Results.

NextPhase Advisory was founded by Darren Bondar, a seasoned entrepreneur and CEO with over 25 years of experience building, scaling, and reinventing businesses.

Darren knows what it takes to grow — and what it feels like to face setbacks. After building Canada’s largest cannabis retail network and exiting for $131M, he faced new challenges with his next venture. From the highs of rapid growth to the lessons of tough pivots, Darren brings a rare perspective: not just theory, but lived experience.

That’s why NextPhase Advisory exists: to help founders and business leaders navigate their own turning points. Whether you’re driving growth, leading a turnaround, or preparing for an exit, Darren delivers the clarity, momentum, and results you need to succeed. And with AI now embedded across our services, we also help you harness the latest tools to streamline operations, scale faster, and gain today’s competitive advantage.

Our Philosophy is Simple:

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Our Mission

To empower founders and business leaders with clarity, momentum, and results—turning challenges into opportunities through hands-on advisory, fractional leadership, and mentorship.

Vision

To be the trusted partner guiding entrepreneurs and organizations through their most critical turning points—building resilience, unlocking growth, and inspiring the courage to thrive in every next phase.
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I’ve lived the highs of rapid growth and the lessons of tough pivots. What I bring to NextPhase isn’t just theory — it’s real-world experience. My goal is to help other leaders cut through the noise, build momentum, and achieve results that truly matter.

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Darren Bondar