Hello, Wiseman.

I am a computer engineer, entrepreneur, and investor with over two decades of experience building for the web. Offline, I am an adventurer and traveler at heart, living between Ottawa, Montreal, and Japan.

I have a deep interest in coffee, trail running, building useful web apps for runners, and all things data. I maintain a strong dedication to fitness, self care, cooking and the outdoors.

Right now, I’m building kaku, a quiet journaling iOS app for runners, and anyone who thinks while they move and would like a calm place to write it down.

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John Wiseman

Entrepreneur

kaku

2026 — Launching Summer 2026

kaku is a quiet space to write, and to share — a journaling iOS app built for runners, cyclists, creators, and anyone who thinks while moving. Instead of chasing pace or follower counts, kaku tracks your presence. Written words are translated into distance, Strava activities pair with entries for context, and every reflection stays private by default. Designed with restraint so the writing can breathe, kaku is currently assembling a founding trail team ahead of its Summer 2026 iOS launch.

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Goddess Provisions

2015 — Acquired in 2024

@goddessprovisions

Goddess Provisions is a monthly subscription box that brings together tools for subscribers to create self-care routines, as well as connect with their spiritual self. Goddess Provisions grew to thousands of monthly subscribers and also fostered an online Instagram community of over half a million people. With a focus on nurturing the Earth, Goddess Provisions proudly partnered with Trees.org. Through this joint partnership, they planted over 500,000 trees, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting reforestation efforts.

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Vegan Cuts

2011 — Acquired in 2018

@vegancuts

Vegan Cuts is an online marketplace and monthly subscription service, dedicated to curating a selection of cruelty-free snacks and beauty care products. Since its inception, Vegan Cuts has garnered significant media attention, being featured in prestigious publications such as Elle, The Oprah Magazine, VegNews and Time Magazine.

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run labs

Experimental apps I build to improve my training, learn something new, or just for fun.

Race Simulator

Convert a GPX race course into a treadmill-ready Garmin FIT workout with smoothed elevation segments and a grade guide.

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Runn Diagnostics

Web Bluetooth diagnostic tool for the NPE Runn Smart Treadmill Sensor. Connects via BLE to stream real-time speed, cadence, and incline data.

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See all run labs web apps

Investments

joni

joni

Award-winning, sustainable solutions for all your period needs. joni uses the highest quality compostable, organic and biodegradable materials with FSC, OEKO-TEX® and ECOCERT certifications making joni pads and tampons sustainable options that actually work.

The Sweet Potato

The Sweet Potato

Toronto’s best place to purchase organic and natural foods at Sweeter Prices, located at the heart of the vibrant Junction neighbourhood – and with a newly opened second store location in Bayview/Leaside.

Lido

Lido

Ethereum’s leading liquid staking token, with best-in-class security, deepest liquidity and competitive rewards.