Jean-Pierre Poulin

Founder & CEO, 1VALET & Chairman at Devcore Group

Speaker

Jean-Pierre Poulin is the founder of 1VALET and a well-known serial entrepreneur based in Quebec, Canada. With decades of experience in real estate development, Jean-Pierre launched 1VALET in 2016 to revolutionize how people interact with the buildings they live and work in. Drawing from his background as an asset manager and developer, JP saw the day-to-day challenges that property managers and residents faced, inspiring him to build a platform that simplifies operations, enhances security, and elevates the overall resident experience. His hands-on leadership and commitment to customer-centric innovation have been instrumental in shaping 1VALET’s culture of diversity, collaboration, and technological excellence. Outside of 1VALET, JP is also the President of Devcore, a major property development firm, and he has a rich entrepreneurial history - including managing retail operations, scaling multiple businesses, and even co-owning a professional hockey organization, the Ottawa Senators. Known for his vision, energy, and relentless drive to challenge the status quo, JP continues to push boundaries in proptech while supporting his teams and communities across North America.