Meet The Team
František
CEO & Founder
Prague, Vancouver
An experienced business professional who started as a sales rep. and made his own marketing & wholesale international company. Strong knowledge of FMCG, digital marketing, funding, business and process development. I am here to network with our current and new vendors and suppliers.
František has worked in B2B Finance advisory company when he switched to a vegan lifestyle after having a meat company first-hand experience. For his ethics, he decided to change his life and leave his promising career position. It was a leap of faith to start as a sales floor manager in the first vegan store in Prague - World Vegan. He empowered and developed B2C market with new paradigm shift caused by the community, marketing & new companies. He was also a very passionate activist in several organisations promoting animal & social rights. His life changed when he was offered to represent Linda McCartney's Foods in CEE for a large distributor. He became the brand manager and sales executive for large retail chains while expanding the distributor's portfolio with new brands like Beyond Meat. František also worked for POND5 (digital bank) and Camstreamer ( IP camera app prodigy) to expand his skills and experience with marketing & high-tech. In 2019 he went to Canada to gain new experience and contracted for nr1 retailer, e-shop and wholesale company - Vegan Supply. František always wanted to work in a vegan, value-based company which also has transparent conditions and a perfect team. He established Spirit Bear inspired by the BC's legendary rainforest bear to pursue harmony between business and helping the light side of the force. František is the CEO and runs our social media teams.
VALUES
PHYSICAL COURAGE
Overcome your own fears to do what the job requires. The ability to control my emotions and my actions, regardless of circumstance, sets me apart from others.
MORAL COURAGE/INTEGRITY
I will do the right thing even when nobody is looking. Uncompromising integrity is my standard. My character and honor are steadfast. My word is my bond.
HUMILITY
We never stop learning. We are quiet professionals. I do not advertise the nature of my work, nor seek recognition for my actions.
CREATIVITY
We embrace uncertainty and challenge assumptions. We are adaptive problem solvers. We expect innovation.
TEAM ABILITY
We shift easily between leading and following. The Team comes before me. The lives of my teammates and the success of the mission depend on me.