After losing his IT director role at a high-growth insurance company, Luke Williamson turned adversity into opportunity by founding Accurate Network Systems. Eighteen years later, the Edmonton- and Calgary-based firm has grown to 50+ team members, all powered by Luke’s people-first philosophy and a commitment to “radical collaboration.” In this conversation, Luke walks us through the leadership framework that guides his decisions: clarity of vision, certainty of intention (AKA discipline), and prioritizing according to your values and goals.
We dig into how to make tough calls in business, why leaders need to zoom out to serve the greater whole, and how to scale a business by bringing in the right people (at the right time). Luke opens up about a humbling season where he overbuilt a leadership team too soon, including what it cost, how he reset, and the lessons he still uses to build endurance and culture in the business.
Luke also shares some practical habits for staying grounded (starting with sleep!), advice for new founders moving from the “craftsperson” role to company builder, and how purpose is the ultimate goal of any business.
About Luke Williamson
Luke Williamson is the founder of Accurate Network Systems, an Alberta-based managed IT and cybersecurity provider recognized for people-centric leadership and community impact. His approach emphasizes authenticity, radical collaboration, and developing team members through meaningful opportunity.
A Leaders in Edmonton honouree and two-time Alberta Philanthropy Award recipient, Luke is as passionate about endurance sports as he is about entrepreneurship and channels that passion into a unique charitable initiative called Climbing for Change.
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