Marco Pimentel

As northStudio’s Director of Professional Services, Marco uses his drive for technology and strong entrepreneurial background to help clients achieve their visions. He brings a unique business perspective to his position and loves hearing new ideas and transforming them into viable solutions.

Marco has a Commerce degree from UVic, specializing in Entrepreneurship, plus significant relevant work experience. He operated a Student Works Painting business for three summers while going to university, then spent four years in a Business Management Consulting role. And in early 2011 he founded GOYAdeal, a Victoria-based company that helps locals rediscover their cities through online deals.

He has an active life outside of business and especially loves to fish, scuba dive and travel. And being Portuguese, soccer is also a big part of his life.

Quick Fact Questions

What lunchroom item is unmistakeably yours?

I don’t pack lunches so whatever I buy that day or a banana for backup.

If you could be any movie or TV character, who would you be?

Bear Grylls.  Adventurist, world traveler and food critic.

What three things could you not live without?

The ocean, my MacBook and my passport.

What was the eight year old version of you like?

Short, chubby but strikingly handsome.

Growing up, what did you always get in trouble for?

Coming home late or sneaking out late.

What’s the best advice you were ever given?

If there’s a will, there’s a way.

Tell us a random fact about yourself.

I can stay underwater for over 2 minutes.