We select our team members based on their ability to add real measurable value to our clients, our profession, and our team. Our team members are experts in their field with designations such as CMC and FCMC, LLM, MEd, MBA, CHRP, CPA/CFP (fmr), BSc, BSE, BEng, PhD, BA, and MScM.
We are the Experts
With over 500 years of combined experience, in Canada and across the globe, from the ground floor to the executive office, board of directors and academia, our inter-professional team has the knowledge and the wisdom to help you spot opportunities, create SMART plans, execute, and gain a competitive advantage.
We Create Value
If your business is led by one or more Women, Entrepreneurs, or New Immigrants, we offer a discount on all our services. Start-ups also receive a special rate, making our services more competitive, more accessible, and more valuable.
We Are Inclusive and Equitable
Our Mission
To add meaningful value to our clients, improve their market position, and give them a competitive advantage using valid, robust, and timely strategies.
We Take an Entrepreneurial approach to consulting

We Help Foster the Growth of Tomorrow’s Leaders
Working with Incubators To Help Start-Ups Grow!
We have created a program dedicated to, and designed for the unique needs of business incubators and their eclectic roster of members. The program is called C.A.M. and consists of three basic sets of services: Coaching, Advising, and Mentorship.
If you are an Incubator in North America, or a member of an Incubator in North America, we encourage you to reach out and take advantage of our unique program, and help both Incubators and their Members to gain a competitive advantage, create new value, and reach new levels of success.
We Have The Tools, Strategies, & Frameworks to Help Your Members
MAY 2023 Piacenza
A short drive from Milan to the Piacenza campus of Universita Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore
Sustainability, Innovation, & Technology
The Big Leaf presents the second annual Italian Luxury Conference. This year’s event will take place at the beautiful
Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in the Lombardia region of Italy, this May 2023.
The Conference will be an opportunity to foster collaboration, innovation, sustainability, and technology-centered strategies in the Luxury Industry.
There is still room for Sponsorship opportunities, Media collaboration, Guest Speakers & Panel Members to sign up, so act fast!
Awards & Recognition
Standing out from the competition, we have been recognized by our wonderful clientele for our hard work, quality services, and dedication to creating value
ABOVE THE CROWD
We have also been voted as one of the:
The Big Leaf has a 94% Rating on the Business to Business Rating Platform Clutch.co, and has been recognized as one of the
Top Consulting Businesses in 2021,
2022, and
2023!
Experiential Learning
The Big Leaf and its partner KnowQuest Inc. work hand in hand with Universities and Colleges from Across North America and Europe to provide students with real-world experiential learning opportunities.
To date, we have worked with
80 Institutions and
1,200+ students on
120+ projects !
Our Experiential Learning Projects include Human Resources, IT, Web/App Development, Consulting, Operations Management, Event Planning/Management, Finance & Crypto, Marketing, Business Development, Valuation, Start-Up/Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship, Opportunity Spotting, and More!
Reach out to us today to get involved.
Find us on Riipen.com by
clicking HERE!
We are honoured to have worked with the following Institutions, Colleges, & Universities since 2020
The Big Leaf has a 4.9 out of 5 rating by the students and faculty of the above listed institutions
If you would like to have your students work with our team on projects that offer Experiential Learning opportunities, reach out to us today!
Portfolio
Below is a small sample of the many great organizations our team members have contributed to.
Our combined experiences and expertise spans many industries, customers, and centuries.
- Dr. Agostino Menna, PhD, Mr. Rahi S. Tajzadeh CMC, & Mr. Lou Vescio MEd
- Mr. Rahi S. Tajzadeh, CMC & Mr. Philip Folowosele, CMC
- Mr. Rahi S. Tajzadeh, CMC
- Mr. Vishal Singh, MBA
- Dr. Agostino Menna, PhD & Mr. Rahi S. Tajzadeh CMC
- Mr. Robert Coffey, FCMC
- Dr. Agostino Menna, PhD, Mr. Rahi S. Tajzadeh CMC, & Mr. Lou Vescio MEd
- Mr. Rahi S. Tajzadeh, CMC
- Mr. Rahi S. Tajzadeh, CMC
- Dr. Agostino Menna, PhD & Mr. Rahi S. Tajzadeh CMC
- Mr. Rahi S. Tajzadeh, CMC
- Dr. Agostino Menna, PhD & Mr. Rahi S. Tajzadeh CMC
- Dr. Agostino Menna, PhD, Mr. Rahi S. Tajzadeh CMC, & Mr. Lou Vescio MEd
- Dr. Agostino Menna, PhD, Mr. Rahi S. Tajzadeh CMC, & Mr. Lou Vescio MEd
- Dr. Agostino Menna, PhD & Mr. Rahi S. Tajzadeh CMC
- Mr. Robert Coffey, FCMC & Dr. Agostino Menna, PhD

Angel Investor Study
Dr. Agosino Menna of The Big Leaf, and Dr. Phil Walsh of Toronto Metropolitan University are conducting a study on The Influence of Values in Angel Investors.
The goal of the research is to explore the decision making process in high risk venture selection, including the influences of risk and uncertainty, innovation, and rational factors.
Click the link in the video below, or
Click Here to visit www.angelinvestorstudy.com if you are an Angel Investor, and wish to contribute to this ongoing research study.
Click Here to visit www.angelinvestorstudy.com
Innovation Environments in the Canadian Banking Industry: Innovation Oasis or Innovation Desert
A conceptual framework was crafted to determine the appropriate choice of innovation environments for banks in the Canadian financial services landscape.
To learn more about this exciting research opportunity contact us by clicking below!