Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Investment Officer, Accelerate
Julian Klymochko is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Investment Officer of Accelerate. A recognized leader in the alternative investment industry, Julian has built his career at the intersection of fintech innovation, entrepreneurship, and disciplined capital allocation.
With more than 15 years of experience managing hedge funds, private credit, and special situations investing, Julian is widely regarded as a pioneer in bringing institutional-caliber alternative strategies to a broader investor audience. At Accelerate, he oversees investment strategy, portfolio management, and the development of innovative investment solutions that seek to democratize access to pension-style asset allocation.
Julian is also a respected author, speaker, and podcast host. Through his writings, media commentary, and the Absolute Return Podcast, he provides investors with insight into global markets, merger arbitrage, private credit, and the evolving landscape of alternative assets. He has been featured in some of the world’s top financial and business media including Bloomberg, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, BNN, Business Insider, and The Globe and Mail.
Prior to founding Accelerate, Julian held roles at leading Canadian financial firms where he gained deep expertise in mergers & acquisitions, event-driven investing, and portfolio management. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and attended the University of Manitoba where he graduated with a Bachelors of Science (Engineering) and a Bachelors of Commerce (Finance), both with distinction. Julian is a member of the Board of Directors of the CFA Society Calgary.