Bert terHart
Bert terHart is a fearless adventurer, entrepreneur, and author with a passion for purpose-driven exploration. Known as a soldier, sailor, adventurer, and serial entrepreneur, Bert thrives where most would retreat. A Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and former Explorer in Residence for the BC Historical Society, he merges adventure with innovation as Founder of the Canadian Interactive Waterways Initiative and CEO of LeadBrain.ai. Bert has achieved what many consider impossible—he sailed solo and non-stop around the world, navigated the harsh Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands, and completed a solo 7,800 km paddle across Canada by foot and canoe. His groundbreaking feats and entrepreneurial leadership have earned him a place among Canada’s most inspiring figures. Bert’s mission is clear: to lead with resilience, embrace adversity, and help others discover purpose in their own journeys.