Chad Agate

There is no secret to success. The power to win requires grit and discipline. You always choose your own destiny.

Those powerful words have driven and inspired me to incredible levels of success. With over two decades of experience as a serial entrepreneur, tech innovator, and disciplined coach mentor, I have seized success and inspired others to follow their dreams. I earned my stellar reputation through grit, focused determination, and relentless discipline.

I not only mentor and coach entrepreneurial leaders, but took on the toughest challenges as the Chief Technology Officer with Lifeist, a publicly traded global leader in the sale of cannabis, consumption devices and nutraceuticals. Leveraging my experience in cannabis and technology, I now serve as the Chief Executive Officer of Spinach Pay, an alternative electronic payment platform for the cannabis industry and other consumable goods.

I am a native of Chicago and grew up on the city's southside in an Italian family, the oldest of nine children. From an early age, I learned the toughest lessons of determination, grit, and success. I was expected to be a leader and overcome obstacles, with a deep drive to improve my standard of living.

My early choices took him down a path of struggle, leading to a period of incarceration. During my time in prison, I learned about choices, accountability and setting my life on a path of success. I made significant changes in my mindset and focus, allowing me to find success in life after prison. I attended the University of Illinois at Chicago’s undergrad program for computer science and set my sights on the future.

After college, I was laser-focused on being a successful serial entrepreneur and disciplined business leader. I found almost immediate success, which was tempered by notable failures. My success allowed me to drive forward, learning from the early mistakes, making me a more proficient leader and businessman. Those around me were immediately attracted to my tireless energy and determined grit. Today, I shares my winning spirit with others seeking to achieve the highest levels of success and hone their disciplined practices.

I have had the privilege to live and work in Chicago; Toronto; Dublin, Ireland; Brisbane, Australia; Iași, Romania; Wrocław, Poland and now call beautiful British Columbia, Canada home.

I am committed to giving back to others and works tirelessly for various charitable causes. He is married and the father of two beautiful children. When he isn’t spending time with his family, he enjoys hiking, reading, lifting weights, and playing the piano.