What Cansulta does

Cansulta, operated by AKP Solutions Inc. and headquartered in Toronto, is an e-consulting platform that connects organizations with a curated network of independent business consultants. The platform exposes 300+ ready-to-go micro-consulting products and surfaces 200+ vetted experts across 12+ industries (manufacturing, tech, law, accounting, nonprofit, healthcare, etc.) and 12+ expertise areas (strategy, operations, AI, finance, HR, marketing, etc.). Cansulta's flagship supply is the consultant marketplace, supplemented by a concierge matchmaking service, and now anchored by The C-List, a quarterly-rotating catalog of six standardized 3-4 week sprints (Retention Reset, AI Pace, Change Catalyst, Revenue Unlock, Elevation Program, Crisis-Ready) priced from $8,500.

Built on the proprietary JOURNEY Strategic Platform, Cansulta also sells a Business 360° assessment suite covering the Organizational Identity Index, Operational Maturity Inventory (47 criteria), and Change Capacity Assessment (51 mindsets). In June 2025 it launched Cansulta Gurus, a subscription-based set of 20+ AI-powered virtual consultants built on GPT-style foundation models and trained via expert-crafted prompts, offered at $39.19/month for an All Access tier and $1,499.99/month for Custom GPTs. The C3 (Cansulta Certified Consultant) certification on the Canpus learning platform ($2,499 complete program) and ongoing podcast content (Turnaround Tuesdays; And So, She Left) function as supply-side training and demand-generation assets.

Cansulta makes money through professional services fees on consulting engagements, fixed-price sprint programs (one-time licenses), subscriptions on AI Gurus and Canpus community memberships, one-time assessment fees scaled to organization size, and certification program tuition. Its go-to-market is a hybrid of sales-led concierge matchmaking, self-serve marketplace and Gurus onboarding, and event-driven demand generation (Elevate Festival sponsorship). As of December 18, 2025, Cansulta is an approved supplier under the Government of Canada ProServices Supply Arrangement for six service streams. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, governed operationally by Founder & CEO Alexandra Kapelos-Peters.

Name

Cansulta

Legal name

AKP Solutions Inc.

Website

https://cansulta.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cansulta is a Toronto-based e-consulting marketplace connecting organizations with 200+ vetted independent consultants across 12+ industries, augmented by AI-powered Gurus, standardized 3-4 week sprints, proprietary JOURNEY assessments, and a Canpus consultant certification program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Data, Analytics & AI Consulting (BPAHAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Digital & Technology Transformation Consulting (BPAHACAH)

Keywords

• Online consulting marketplace
• Business consulting services
• AI-powered consulting
• Organizational assessments
• Consultant training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Hourly, task-based, or project-based consulting engagements with vetted independent consultants across all business domains
2. Cansulta Gurus Subscriptions: AI-powered consulting assistants with tiered pricing. Free trial (10 credits) converts to All Access subscription at $39.19/month for unlimited usage, and Custom GPT solutions at $1,499.99 for enterprise customization
3. Canpus Training Programs: Cansulta Certified Consultant (C3) Program offering structured 60-day consulting business training. Phased offerings: Phase 1 PLAN ($1,998), Phase 2 BUILD & LAUNCH, Phase 3 GROW ($1,998), Complete Program ($2,499). Community membership at $24.99/month
4. Business 360 Assessments: Organizational assessment services including Cansulta 360 bundle, individual Operational Maturity Assessment, Change Capacity Assessment, and Organization Identity Index. Priced based on organization size/employee count
5. Concierge Services: Personal guidance to connect clients with the right experts through structured meeting options (Intro free, MatchMaker free, Discovery $49 USD, Custom free)
6. Sprint Solutions (The C-List): Fixed-scope 3-4 week consulting sprints starting from $8,500. Includes Retention Reset, AI Pace, Change Catalyst, Revenue Unlock, Elevation Program, Crisis-Ready. Three tiers: Advisory+Toolkit, Done-With-You Sprint, Done-For-You Program

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Cansulta operates a global e-consulting marketplace connecting businesses with a curated network of 200+ vetted independent senior consultants for hourly, task-based, project-based, or team engagements. Beyond the core marketplace, it delivers AI-powered virtual consultants (Cansulta Gurus), fixed-scope 3-4 week consulting sprints (The C-List), proprietary organizational assessments (Business 360°), and a consultant certification training program (Canpus/C3).

Product overview

Cansulta is a global e-consulting platform and marketplace connecting businesses with vetted independent consultants. The platform operates as a multi-product portfolio: the core Cansulta marketplace offers access to 200+ vetted experts across industries and domains; Cansulta Gurus provides 24/7 AI-powered virtual consultants (20+ specialized advisors) for instant guidance; The C-List delivers six standardized 3-4 week consulting sprints (Retention Reset, AI Pace, Change Catalyst, Revenue Unlock, Elevation Program, Crisis-Ready) starting at $8,500; Business 360° provides three proprietary organizational assessments (OII, OMI, CCA) via JOURNEY Strategic Platform; Canpus offers online consulting education via the C3 Certification Program ($2,499-$4,998); Turnaround Tuesdays is a bi-weekly business podcast; and Concierge provides matchmaking services to connect clients with appropriate consultants. The platform serves startups, SMEs, nonprofits, and enterprises across 12+ industry verticals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cansulta Gurus: AI-powered virtual business consultants trained by human experts, available 24/7 for instant guidance across various business domains including Finance, Marketing, HR, Technology, and more.
• Canpus
• Business 360
• The C-List
• Turnaround Tuesdays
• And So, She Left

Products and services

• Cansulta Online Marketplace Global self-serve marketplace offering access to 200+ vetted senior consultants across 12+ industry verticals and 11+ expertise areas. Supports hourly, task-based, project-based, or team-based engagements. Customers browse, book, and collaborate with consultants directly through cansulta.com.
• Cansulta Gurus AI-powered virtual team of 20+ specialized business consultants trained by human experts. Covers domains including Business Coach, Financial Assistant, Legal Assistant, CTO, Sales Coach, HR Expert, and Brand Strategist. Available 24/7 with freemium access (10 free credits) and All Access subscription at $39.19/month.
• The C-List Quarterly-updated catalog featuring six standardized 3-4 week consulting sprints: Retention Reset, AI Pace, Change Catalyst, Revenue Unlock, Elevation Program, and Crisis-Ready. Pricing starts from $8,500 across three tiers: Advisory+Toolkit, Done-With-You Sprint, and Done-For-You Program.
• Business 360° Assessments Proprietary organizational assessment suite using the JOURNEY Strategic Platform. Includes three assessments: Organizational Identity Index (5-minute leadership alignment survey), Operational Maturity Inventory (47 criteria across strategy, implementation, finance, and people), and Change Capacity Assessment (51 mindsets and beliefs). Pricing based on organization size.
• Canpus & C3 Program Online training platform with flagship 60-day C3 (Cansulta Certified Consultant) Program. Phase 1 PLAN ($1,998), Phase 2 BUILD & LAUNCH, Phase 3 GROW ($1,998), or Complete Program ($2,499). Includes instructor-led modules, live group coaching, and community membership at $24.99/month.
• Concierge Matchmaking Service Personal matchmaking service with structured meeting tiers: Intro (free, 15 min), MatchMaker (free, 15 min), Discovery ($49 USD, 30 min), and Custom Project (free, 30 min). Delivers a shortlist of 1-3 recommended consultants tailored to client challenges.
• Corporate Solutions Enterprise access program offering organizations hourly, task-based, project-based, or team-based engagements with Cansulta's network of 200+ vetted consultants across all business domains and industries.
• Turnaround Tuesdays Podcast

Quantifiable outcome

• 83% of businesses say AI has raised their cybersecurity threat level, but fewer than half have a policy
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Government of CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025AKP Solutions Inc. (dba Cansulta) approved under the Government of Canada's ProServices Supply Arrangement for multiple service streams: Stream 4 Business services, Stream 5 Project management services (IT), Stream 8 Human resources services, Stream 9 Business consulting/change management, Stream 10 Project management services (non-IT), Stream 15 Learning services
• Pocketed (Deloitte business)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRenewed partnership with Pocketed to help companies explore thousands of grant opportunities. Pocketed, a Deloitte business, provides grant discovery platform and Cansulta integrates this offering for clients seeking funding for growth initiatives
• Elevate Tech & Innovation FestivalflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCansulta is a partner of Canada's most influential tech and innovation festival. Participates annually (2024, 2025) as exhibitor and sponsor. Named Top Company at Elevate 2024 and 2025, Top 15 Rising Companies 2024, Top 40 Hottest Companies 2025
• Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCansulta joined forces with CanWCC as a Trusted Partner to champion women entrepreneurs. Partnership aims to support and elevate women-led businesses through access to Cansulta's consulting network and resources
• Humber College (Longo Faculty of Business)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCansulta works alongside the Longo Faculty of Business at Humber College to educate students in the Entrepreneurial Enterprise, Business Management Program about management consulting as part of their Capstone program
• The Diversity AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to elevate Black women entrepreneurs. Cansulta joins forces with The Diversity Agency to provide consulting support, mentorship, and business development resources for underrepresented entrepreneurs
• C-Suite IMPACTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with C-Suite IMPACT family of companies to expand consulting service offerings and deliver integrated solutions to clients needing comprehensive business transformation support
• blockVersityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with blockVersity, a global business and technology learning platform, to power the Canpus online community. blockVersity connects learners worldwide and provides the platform for Cansulta's consultant community with live webinars, expert channels, and resource libraries
• Corporate Vision MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured in April 2024 edition of Corporate Vision magazine as Most Innovative SME Consulting Firm. Magazine coverage provides PR and brand credibility through editorial features and award announcements
• The Founders PressminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing coverage of Cansulta including 'Cansulta Launches New Sprint-Based Model to Fix Consulting's Speed Problem' feature story and ongoing company recognition in Top Companies lists

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Upwork Enterprise: Broad incumbent - large-scale freelancer marketplace with an enterprise tier for curated independent talent. Overlaps with Cansulta on the marketplace and corporate access model but covers a much broader service taxonomy.
• GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group): Broad incumbent - large expert network providing on-demand access to vetted professionals for consulting, diligence, and research. Comparable in network model and target use cases but operates at much larger scale and serves primarily large enterprises.
• Toptal: Broad incumbent - premium freelancer marketplace with a vetting-heavy model for talent across consulting, product, design, and engineering. Comparable in selective curation and marketplace mechanics, though broader than Cansulta's consulting focus.

Others

• Heidrick & Struggles (and other exec search/consulting firms): Others - large executive search and consulting firms increasingly offering on-demand advisory and interim consulting. Indirectly comparable as adjacent professional services that overlap with Cansulta's mid-market and enterprise consulting engagements.

Emerging players

• Galileo (expert platform): Emerging player - AI-augmented expert platform offering on-demand, vetted human expert consultations with AI tooling layered on top. Directly comparable to Cansulta's hybrid human + AI Gurus positioning.
• Korbit (and similar AI tutoring/coaching platforms): Emerging player - AI-powered coaching and training platform that competes with the Gurus subscription at the low end. Relevant because it represents the wave of AI-first expert substitutes that Cansulta's Gurus must compete against.

Direct peers

• Clarity.fm: Direct peer - a marketplace that connects entrepreneurs and business leaders with vetted expert consultants for on-demand, pay-per-minute advice. Highly comparable to Cansulta's hourly/task-based marketplace and Concierge matchmaking services.
• Maven: Direct peer - cohort-based learning and coaching marketplace with a curated network of vetted experts offering courses, accelerators, and 1:1 advisory. Comparable to Cansulta's Canpus/C3 program and human-network model.
• Catalant Technologies: Direct peer - enterprise platform for matching companies with vetted independent consultants and subject-matter experts for project-based engagements. Closely comparable model to Cansulta's Corporate Solutions offering.
• Expert360: Direct peer - consulting marketplace connecting enterprises with a curated network of independent consultants across strategy, operations, and transformation. Same curated-network, project-based model as Cansulta.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cansulta
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cansulta
• Facebookfacebook.com/cansultacom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cansulta
• Instagraminstagram.com/cansulta
• TikToktiktok.com/@cansulta

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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