Sam Youssef, a 2004 graduate from Montreal’s Concordia University with a Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering, has been creating and building businesses since the age of 15. In his early 20s, he turned a passion for technology-based businesses into a company that quickly grew to over 300 employees, with offices in North America and Europe.

Sam is the founder and current CEO of Valsoft, a leading Canadian enterprise specialized in building and acquiring software companies that provide mission critical solutions in their respective niches. He also co-founded Valnet, a visionary company that operates a portfolio of the biggest content-rich entertainment web properties in the world, including TheRichest.com and ScreenRant.com. In addition to his roles at Valsoft and Valnet, Sam is an avid value investor, advisor and board member in various early-stage businesses.