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In 2022, Gross Domestic Income (GDI) earned by Indigenous-led businesses reached $60 billion, an increase of 10% from the prior year
while delivering competitive financial returns.
building scalable businesses across core sectors.
that advances ownership, employment, and infrastructure in underrepresented markets.
through mentorship and long-term community partnerships, with a focus on developing Indigenous women leaders in finance and business.
through equity participation, business ownership, and local reinvestment.
Scott Patles-Richardson is a nationally recognized First Nation executive leader with a 25-year track record of driving economic growth, investment readiness, and strategic capacity building for Indigenous communities across Canada. A seasoned negotiator, investor, and corporate strategist, Scott has negotiated major capital transactions, and transformative partnerships that have advanced Indigenous ownership and participation in high-value sectors including energy, infrastructure, financial services, and M&A.
Scott has negotiated and secured numerous settlements, commercial agreements, and major joint ventures for Indigenous nations, advancing billions of dollars in value creation.
A proven CEO, Scott has founded, grown, and advised companies at every stage—including turning around distressed companies and scaling them into competitive, profitable enterprises. Scott has established Indigenous Private Equity to magnify the impact to scale growth capital for Indigenous SMEs.
Scott Patles-Richardson is a nationally recognized First Nation executive leader with a 25-year track record of driving economic growth, investment readiness, and strategic capacity building for Indigenous communities across Canada. A seasoned negotiator, investor, and corporate strategist, Scott has negotiated major capital transactions, and transformative partnerships that have advanced Indigenous ownership and participation in high-value sectors including energy, infrastructure, financial services, and M&A.
Scott has negotiated and secured numerous settlements, commercial agreements, and major joint ventures for Indigenous nations, advancing billions of dollars in value creation.
A proven CEO, Scott has founded, grown, and advised companies at every stage—including turning around distressed companies and scaling them into competitive, profitable enterprises. Scott has established Indigenous Private Equity to magnify the impact to scale growth capital for Indigenous SMEs.
