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James Keirstead

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Board Member at Alberta Innovates
📍 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

James Keirstead is the President of Levven, where he focuses on making intelligent buildings accessible to everyone through innovative technology. A new board member at Alberta Innovates, he has a history of founding successful companies, including Blue Falls Manufacturing. People who have worked with him describe him as intelligent, thoughtful, and an inspiring mentor.

Outside of his entrepreneurial ventures, James is an avid mountain biker, often found on Edmontons trails. He is also a dedicated father and has a sincere passion for volunteerism, actively contributing to organizations that support Albertas growth and innovation ecosystem.

Prior to founding his tech company Levven, he and his partners grew the Arctic Spas brand from a small regional business into a global company with distribution in over 30 countries.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Board Member
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Priorities

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Smart Building Tech
As President of Levven, his entire focus is on creating technology for intelligent buildings that lowers costs, speeds construction, and conserves materials.
Sustainable Construction
He is a speaker on sustainable solutions and his company's technology is designed to reduce copper wiring usage in homes by up to 39%.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
Board Member
Alberta Innovates
12-2011
President
Levven
10-1997 - 5-2014
Owner
Blue Falls Manufacturing Ltd (Manufacturer of Arctic Spas, Apollo Spas and Coyote Spas)
6-2003 - 6-2011
Shareholder
Zhongshan Rising Dragon Technology
10-2001 - 6-2011
Owner
Arctic Spas Oakville Group
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Media appearances

Governance - Alberta Innovates. Featured in Alberta Innovates (official website)
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Education
1990 - 1991
Education
Concordia University of Edmonton
1989 - 1990
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University of Alberta
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