Akeem Gardner is the CEO and Founder of Canurta, a future leader in Canadian life sciences and biotechnology, with a founder-first mentality. Five years ago, Akeem embarked on a journey to impact health through plant cultivation. His passion for botanical solutions to inflammation spurred Canurta’s early innovations forward.

A bold entrepreneur, Akeem Gardner possesses a unique combination of academic, athletic, and professional experiences to lead and create exceptional shareholder value. With dual degrees in Psychology and Philosophy and a Bachelor of Law, Akeem excels in grasping complex scientific concepts and navigating regulatory guidelines, IP, and patent strategy.