Iaian Archibald

Iaian Archibald is the Executive Director of DeepSense, an organization out of Dalhousie Universities’ Faculty of Computer Science whose mission is to help grow the marine economy with AI. Iaian is a seasoned entrepreneur and artificial intelligence (AI) strategist who specializes in the evolving landscape of emerging technologies. Previously, as the CEO and co-founder of Swell Advantage, an ocean technology startup, he developed an innovative marina management software solution. The company was acquired in 2020.

A native of Nova Scotia, Iaian’s commitment to the natural environment and passion for building communities is evidenced by his lifelong commitment to volunteering. Iaian was a long time board member of the Surfing Association of Nova Scotia (SANS), founded a municipal coastal access park, has run political riding associations, been the coastal representative on the board of the largest environmental not-for-profit east of Montreal, co-founded the Surfrider Association of Canada, and runs a water team every summer for the Life Rolls On event in Nova Scotia.

Iaian holds an MBA from Saint Mary’s University focused on entrepreneurship and change management and has a specialization in AI for Business from the Wharton School of Business. He continually seeks to explore the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship and societal impact. His adventures extend beyond the professional sphere into the great outdoors, where he enjoys surfing, skiing, SUP, mountain biking and hiking, often accompanied by his gregarious Berger Picard, Gary.

Iaian joined Trans Canada Trail in 2023.