R Stewart (Randy) Thompson (February 11, 1965 Vancouver, BC Canada) facts for kids

Randy Thompson, born on February 11, 1965, in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a successful businessman from Calgary, Canada. He is known for starting and growing many companies, not just in Canada but all around the world.

What Randy Thompson Does

Randy Thompson is an entrepreneur, which means he starts and runs his own businesses. He is also a "business builder," meaning he helps create and grow companies from the very beginning. He works with businesses that have big ideas and helps them become successful.

He is also an angel investor and a venture capitalist. This means he invests his own money, or money from other people, into new companies that are just starting or are growing quickly. He helps these companies get the money they need to develop their ideas and succeed in the market.

Early Life and Education

Randy Thompson was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. He later moved to Calgary, Alberta, which is where he is based today for his business activities.

For his education, Randy studied at two well-known Canadian universities. He attended The University of British Columbia and The University of Alberta. From the University of Alberta, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, focusing on Political Science.