DEAL IQ - Key Persons


Aaron Kotick - Founder

Job Titles:
  • FOUNDER
Aaron has spent his career immersed in sales, sales management and the art of negotiation - developing a level of expertise and keen awareness of how and why sellers behave the way they do. Prior to co-founding Deal IQ, Aaron was the President of one of North America's largest sales training firms, training hundreds of top global sales teams about the art and science of relationship-building and large deal negotiations. Aaron began his career in sales and sales management in several verticals. Aaron graduated with a degree in Philosophy from the University of Western Ontario.

Bryan Demsky

Bryan has spent most of his career working in the consumer goods space with some of the world's largest and most recognizable brands. Prior to joining Deal IQ, Bryan had been running his own consulting practice with a primary focus on sales analytics and consumer & customer behaviour. Working both on the buying and selling side for various technology tools, Bryan developed an intimate knowledge in the craft of negotiation. Bryan has a bachelors degree from the University of Western Ontario and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business.

Jack Curtis

Jack has focused his career on sales negotiation with proven results in the financial services, technology, and services sectors - developing a passion for reducing client OPEX and improving the bottom line. Before joining Deal IQ as the Sales Director, Jack was a portfolio manager at a publicly listed FX brokerage. Jack attended the University of Western Ontario where he received a bachelor's degree in Political science.

Nick Stam

Nick brings years of buy and sell side experience to every conversation. Prior to Deal IQ, Nick worked as a management and wine consultant in the hospitality sector. He negotiated partnership agreements with vendors across all beverage categories, and developed sales strategies based on analytical data and customer behavior. Nick graduated with a degree in history from Kenyon College and holds a professional qualification from The Wine and Spirit Education Trust.