ABOUT JUSTIN THOUIN
Justin Thouin is the Co-Founder and CEO of LowestRates.ca, one of the fastest growing companies in North America. He has been an EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award finalist and under his leadership LowestRates.ca has ranked in the top 50 on Maclean's/Canadian Business' Growth 500 list of Canada's fastest growing companies for four years in a row, most recently placing 15th in 2019. The company has also ranked in the top 25 on Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 the past two years, and won Startup Canada's National and Ontario High-Growth Entrepreneurship Awards in 2019. Also in 2019, LowestRates.ca placed 75th on the Report on Business' List of Canada's Top Growing Companies and 164th on Deloitte's North American Technology Fast 500.
Justin is a highly sought after expert in the areas of personal finance and entrepreneurship, and is featured frequently in the media. Appearances, articles, and contributions include BNN, The Globe and Mail, CBC, CTV, CP 24, The Financial Post, Huffington Post, Maclean's, MoneySense, and hundreds of other media outlets.
In addition to leading LowestRates.ca, Justin invests in early-stage startups and mentors aspiring entrepreneurs. As an alumnus of the Smith School of Business at Queen's University, he supports his alma mater through speaking engagements and student competitions where he’s able to connect with Canada’s future business leaders.
In his personal life, Justin is a sports and music enthusiast; playing competitive tennis, coaching his daughter’s soccer team, and singing in a local rock choir. He also has a number of real estate investments that include a mix of commercial and residential properties.
About LowestRates.ca
LowestRates.ca provides Canadians with a fast and convenient way to save two of their most valuable assets – time and money. It's a one stop shop for Canadians to compare offers on personal financial products quickly and easily from North America's leading companies. To date, it has helped millions of people explore their financial options and the company is well on its way to its goal of saving Canadians a billion dollars in fees and interest.
Awards & ACCOLADES
January 2020
The 50 Most Inspirational Canadian Entrepreneurs, CanadianSME Magazine
November 2019
Deloitte's Technology Fast 50™, #22 Ranking
November 2019
Deloitte's North American Technology Fast 500™, #164 Ranking
November 2019
Insurance Business Magazine's Readers' Choice Award for Best Service Provider
October 2019
Startup Canada Awards, National High-Growth Entrepreneurship Award
September 2019
Maclean's/Canadian Business' Growth 500 - Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies, #15 Ranking
September 2019
Globe and Mail/Report on Business' List of Canada's Top Growing Companies, #75 Ranking
JUNE 2019
Startup Canada Awards, Ontario High-Growth Entrepreneurship Award
NOVEMBER 2018
Deloitte's Technology Fast 50™, #9 Ranking
SEPTEMBER 2018
Maclean's/Canadian Business' Growth 500 - Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies, #11 Ranking
APRIL 2018
Rising Star of the Insurance and Investment Industry
SEPTEMBER 2017
Startup 50: Canada's Top New Growth Companies, #42 Ranking
JULY 2017
EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Finalist
SEPTEMBER 2016
Startup 50: Canada's Top New Growth Companies, #4 Ranking
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
OCTOBER 2017
Tech TO / To Raise or Not to Raise
MARCH 2017
Fintech TO / The Expedia for Personal Finance
Justin is available to speak about personal finance and financial literacy, the startup experience, company culture, bootstrapping vs. raising capital, and growing your business through custom content and SEO.
Thought Leadership and Press Mentions
Why you may not want to rush into buying a new home after the BoC rate cut
It’s time we started treating distracted driving like impaired driving
Finding the right insurance for your life
Bank of Canada decision strengthens case for fixed-rate mortgages: LowestRates.ca
Home and auto insurance set to rise: LowestRates.ca
Fixed-rate mortgages the place to be amid 'unprecedented' discount: LowestRates.ca
Fixed-rate mortgage customers 'can have their cake and eat it too': LowestRates.ca
2019 Startup Canada Awards | Entrepreneur High Growth Award | LowestRates.ca
Float or Founder: Episode 19 - Justin Thouin, LowestRates.ca
Why high-tech cars are driving up the cost of auto insurance
Justin Thouin, Co-Founder and CEO of LowestRates.ca, chats with Pete Tessier on The Insurance Podcast
With seed money from his barber, this startup founder didn’t dip into savings
Millennials, don't feel bad about drinking lattes or eating avocado toast
Why startups should focus on making money instead of raising it
The Business Leadership Podcast: Justin Thouin, co-founder and CEO at LowestRates.ca
Don't let fear guide you into costly mortgage mistake, and here's how to do better
