we are craftsmen

We believe in the power of mastery; doing something specific, exceptionally well. 

Since 2019, our focus on waste manifesting, dangerous goods transportation, and digital truck ticketing has positioned us as the market leader as we confidently deliver solutions that are as robust and remarkable as they are ridiculously user-friendly.

As you explore new opportunities to optimize your operations, we encourage you to consider our unmatched experience, dedication, and unwavering commitment to quality as a differentiator worth embracing.

Experience it for yourself by booking a demo today.

ÎÓÈ Galatea

OUR VALUES

Humble Galatea

humble

We exist to make our clients look, act, and feel better. We approach every new challenge and client without pride or prejudice, taking the time to learn about what matters most to you, before providing a solution you can trust.

Hungry Galatea

hungry

We are driven by insatiable curiosity and an unquenchable desire to win. We approach each new challenge with an appetite to evolve, learn, and fail in the interest of progress.

Helpful Galatea

Helpful

We are here to support your goals by providing tried-and-true technology that not only identifies opportunities for improvement, but also executes on them effectively. 

Hip Galatea

Hip

We live our lives with eyes wide open, constantly learning and looking for the best way to refine our craft. Being hip shows our commitment to being on the bleeding edge of innovation without compromising simplicity.

OUR HISTORY

2017

Earning the right

The founding team worked as producers, transporters, and receivers, experiencing firsthand some of the inefficiencies in the market.

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2019

Galatea was born

Badge Seat The Table

Named after the tallest mountain in Kananaskis, Galatea was formed to help producers better manage waste and fluid logistics.

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2020

Industry Support

Galatea gains support from Alberta Innovates and Tecterra to help advance the technology and commercialization.

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2021

Waste Coordinator Launch

Galatea Launches Waste Coordinator to help producers better manage waste workflows.

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2022

Time for Growth

NGif Galatea

Galatea welcomes the Natural Gas Innovation Fund as it’s lead investor in its Seed Round of Financing.

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2022

Foresight 50

Galatea is selected by Foresight as one of Canada’s most investable Cleantech Companies.

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2022

The First Milestone

10, 000 Galatea

Galatea successfully ships over 10,000 manifests through its platform.

2023

Digital Disruptor Award

Galatea is selected as the Global Energy Show’s Digital Disruptor Award recipient.

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2023

Rice Alliance Energy Venture Tech Forum Winner

Galatea is selected from over 50 Ventures to win the People’s Choice Award.

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2024

Heading South

America

Galatea enters the US market in Texas, offering support for the newly changing regulatory framework.

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2024

100 trips around the globe

100 Laps

With the support of 50+ producers, 600+ transporters, and over 2,000 drivers, we have successfully brokered the equivalent to over 100 laps around the globe.

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2024

A New Round of Growth

StairCase Galatea

Galatea closes a financing round led by Staircase Ventures and Ascent Energy Ventures to continue expansion into the US market.

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Our Executive Team Leads with Empathy & Excellence

The Galatea leadership team represents a dynamic fusion of talent and tenure, deeply rooted in the industries we serve.

With decades of collective ground-level experience, we’re uniquely positioned to understand your business operations and compliance challenges, and are committed to empowering future-focused leaders with unparalleled insight and unfair advantages. 

 

Chad Hayden
(CEO)

Chad has a background in engineering, working in the field and office across North America. Prior to GT Chad was the Sales Manager for Newalta, one of Canada’s largest waste disposal companies, as well as working for an oilfield trucking company. Chad holds a Petroleum Engineering Diploma from SAIT (Southern Alberta Inst. of Technology).

Cara
Haberstock
(COO)

Cara has over 17 years of experience directly in oil and gas. She has played a foundational role in the startup of companies including, Pacesetter Directional, Performance Drilling, Veracity Energy Services and Verdazo Analytics. Cara has also worked as a Production Technologist at Barrick Energy and CNRL. Cara spent the last 8 years scaling Verdazo, an oil and gas data analytics company, before its eventual sale to Pason in 2019. Cara holds both Marketing, Finance and Petroleum Engineering Diplomas from SAIT.

Galatea’s Board of Directors

Our esteemed board of directors is comprised of industry experts whose belief in our mission is a testament to our potential. Their endorsement and guidance offers more than a vote of confidence — it's a beacon for those who aspire to lead with foresight and innovation.

Rob
Logan

Rob is an insightful, strong and constructive leader with the proven drive and skills to build innovative businesses, attract and mentor high-performance teams, and respectfully steward capital - thereby creating significant shareholder value. Rob is a current board member of ATB Financial, prior to ATB Rob served as the CEO of Osperity an energy focused computer vision company.

Mike
Backus

Mike has spent the last 25 years working in the oil and gas sector. His most recent position was VP Operations and Development at Painted Pony before it’s sale to CNRL in 2020. Prior to Painted Pony Mike was the VP of Canadian Operations for Nexen CNOOC expanding his role from Drilling Engineer, through to Treasurer then VP of UK Operations before assuming a leadership position in Canada. Mike also advises energy focused technology companies including Allionyx Energy Systems.

Janet
Bannister

Janet is a founder at heart. Her career has taken her to Silicon Valley with eBay then back to Canada where she launched Kijiji, one of Canada’s most visited websites. In 2023 Janet launched Staircase Ventures, an early-stage VC fund supporting B2B software companies in Canada. Janet believes that founders are the bedrock upon which great companies are built and by changing how we work with and treat founders, we can dramatically change the trajectory of their businesses.

Isaac
da Silva Aboo

Isaac represents NGIF Capital. NGIF (the Natural Gas Innovation Fund) is a Canadian venture capital firm offering grant and equity financing for startups that deliver solutions to the environmental and other challenges facing the natural gas sector. NGIF is unique in how they bring Canada’s energy industry leadership to every investment, accelerating the validation, demonstration, and customer creation of our startup portfolio. Before joining NGIF Capital, Isaac was a corporate lawyer at Osler, representing emerging and high growth companies. My practice focused on general corporate counseling, venture capital financings, and mergers and acquisitions. I represented various technology companies throughout their lifecycle, from incorporation to exit, as well as several leading venture capital and private equity firms.

At Galatea, Culture is King

WELCOME TO THE HEART OF OUR CULTURE: AN ONLINE GLIMPSE INTO OUR CORPORATE HANDBOOK, SHARED OPENLY TO BRIDGE VALUES BETWEEN US AND YOU — OUR ESTEEMED PARTNERS AND CLIENTS.

We believe in transparency and alignment, knowing that the best-fit relationships come when the provider and customer share a common foundation of principles and aspirations. This is not just a guide to our operations; it's a transparent invitation to a shared journey.

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