Bryan Larson

SaaS Business Strategist & UX Design Leader

About

Bryan Larson is a Canadian SaaS business strategist and UX design leader. He currently operates as Vice President of Strategy for Vendasta, a leading Canadian tech company that strives to democratize technology for small and medium-sized businesses. In this role, Bryan has been instrumental in the formulation, facilitation, and communication of the organization’s strategic initiatives and future goals. His contributions to product vision, and ability to align and mobilize teams has made a considerable impact on the company’s ongoing success. In addition to his role at Vendasta, Bryan provides consultation and mentorship to startups, is a guest lecturer at numerous post-secondary institutions, and an active public speaker in the tech community. Bryan joined Vendasta in 2013 to instate a scalable, world-class product and design team, set and govern experience standards, and enhance the corporate brand.

Prior to Vendasta, Bryan held positions with Yardi Canada and Point2 Technologies in the area of brand and design. He earned a B. Ed. degree from the University of Saskatchewan and holds certifications in scrum and UX management.

In his personal time, Bryan is an avid traveller and amateur photographer whose passion for hiking and backpacking has taken him to some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes. From trekking to Mount Everest base camp in Nepal to completing all of New Zealand’s renowned Great Walks, Bryan has a deep love for exploring exotic destinations, including Peru, Switzerland, Australia, Thailand, and many more. In addition to international trails, he is a frequent explorer of slot canyons in the United States desert, often venturing into remote areas to enjoy the beauty of these unique landscapes. Whether navigating the Australian outback or the Swiss Alps, Bryan’s adventures embody his boundless curiosity and love for nature.