Friendly, practical support for South Tyrol’s small & family businesses — with no pressure or selling. Just help.
Why are we here?
Running a business can feel heavy. Some days you’re full of ideas; others you’re overwhelmed, unsure, or just tired. Every founder, every shop owner, every family business knows this feeling.
That’s why we came to South Tyrol — to offer support that’s human, not corporate. Support that listens first, understands, and helps you move forward step by step.
We don’t sell consulting packages or execution services in South Tyrol. Our role is to listen, offer perspective, and help you move forward with clarity.
No selling. No pressure. Just people who care about local entrepreneurs — and want you to succeed.
Who we support in South Tyrol
We’re here for people who build, create, and keep this region alive. We support entrepreneurs and businesses across all sectors, including:
Family Businesses
Shops, workshops, farms, and businesses passed down through generations.
Agriculture & Food Producers
Farmers, farm shops, wine producers, distillers, cheesemakers, meat producers, and small agricultural businesses.
Traditional Local Businesses
Artisans, craftsmen, service providers, local producers (cheese, meat, wine, honey, agriculture).
Hospitality & Tourism
Small and mid-sized hotels, guesthouses, B&Bs, restaurants, bars, cafés, wellness and tourism services.
Entrepreneurs & Startups
Tech, digital, consumer products, early-stage ideas, and new founders.
Industrial & Production SMEs
Manufacturers, mechanical firms, textile producers, small industrial workshops.
Retail & Trade
Boutiques, specialty shops, e-commerce, distributors, and import/export businesses.
If you’re building or managing something in South Tyrol — from a one-person shop to a 500-person company — you’re welcome here.
Whatever you’re dealing with — we’ll try to help
Running a business means facing challenges on multiple fronts. Some are strategic, others are operational, and some are deeply personal. Whatever you’re dealing with, we’ll try to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. You can talk to us when you need support with:
Business & Strategy
You’re unsure how to grow, expand, or enter new markets
You’re planning a new product, service, or customer segment
You need help defining a clear strategy that fits South Tyrol’s reality
You’re restructuring or reinventing your business
Sales, Marketing & Visibility
You need stronger sales — local, national, or international
You want better visibility for your shop, hotel, products, or services
You need clarity on branding, digital presence, online marketing, or communication
You’re not sure why your marketing isn’t working
Operations & Organization
Your processes feel messy, slow, or unclear
Your team is tired, overloaded, or not aligned
You want to simplify how you work
Something is inefficient but you can’t see the root of it
People, Family & Decision-Making
You’re dealing with sensitive issues inside the family business
You need a calm, neutral perspective for big decisions
You’re carrying stress, pressure, or uncertainty and need someone to talk to
Innovation & Technology
You’re exploring digital tools, automation, or AI
You want to modernize your business but don’t know where to begin
In short: come to us with anything that feels unclear, heavy, or important. If it matters to you, it matters to us.
How it works
Because business is hard — and community matters. We don’t believe advice should be a luxury. We believe in generosity, connection, and supporting the people who keep South Tyrol alive and thriving.
We’re also a community-powered initiative. Alongside our core team, experienced local volunteer advisors contribute their knowledge to support entrepreneurs and strengthen the local business community.
This is our way of giving back.
We usually start with free, informal conversations. This first step is about listening, understanding your business, and clarifying what’s working — and what isn’t. In many cases, this initial discussion alone brings clarity, relief, or a clear next step.
In many situations, we’re also able to offer ongoing support at no cost, thanks to community-supported and independently funded initiatives. Where this isn’t the case, any further involvement is always discussed openly, clearly, and without pressure, on a case-by-case basis.
Your conversations with us are private and pressure-free. There are no contracts, no follow-up selling, and no expectation to continue. One conversation or many — it’s entirely up to you.
About Canada Hill Advisors
Canada Hill Advisors began in Toronto in 2008 as a small, people-first advisory practice. Over the years, we’ve helped entrepreneurs and small businesses see clearly, solve everyday challenges, and move forward with calm and clarity.
Today, we’re here in South Tyrol because we believe local businesses deserve the same support, warmth, and guidance.
We’re not a big firm. We’re people who care about people. And we’d love to meet you, hear your story, and help in any way we can.
Team in South Tyrol
Anton Piralkov, MBA —
Founder & CEO
Founder & CEO
Anton is a strategy advisor and entrepreneur with over 24 years of experience across the U.S. and Europe, having worked with startups, family businesses, SMEs, and large organizations — including Google.
His approach focuses on listening first, bringing clarity, and helping businesses move forward with confidence.
He also contributes as an External Strategy Mentor at the NOI Start-up Incubator in Bolzano, where he supports early-stage companies, startups, and local businesses in strategy, business development, and growth.
Tiziano Marchese —
Business & Strategy Consultant
Business & Strategy Consultant
A South Tyrol native, Tiziano is completing his International Business studies at the University of Chichester and the H-FARM College near Venice, with a strong focus on strategy, project management, and innovation.
Drawing on hands-on experience in accounting, data analysis, and client-facing roles, he drives projects through strategic planning, problem-solving, and informed decision-making.
Curious and reliable, Tiziano approaches every challenge with a professional mindset and attention to detail.
Edoardo Di Buono —
Business & Strategy Consultant
Business & Strategy Consultant
Based in Bolzano, Edoardo Di Buono is completing his trilingual degree in Economics at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, after studying in Germany.
He has gained hands-on experience in strategy, operations, and business analysis through roles in Bolzano and Frankfurt, including work at the European Central Bank, and leadership roles in student organizations and NGOs.
Edoardo combines analytical rigor with practical insight, bringing a proactive, solution-oriented approach to projects and initiatives.
Riccardo Mazzurco —
Senior Advisor & Mentor
Senior Advisor & Mentor
Based in Northern Italy, Riccardo brings decades of hands-on international experience — as an entrepreneur and investor — across technology, industrial, and high-growth sectors. He has guided startups, SMEs, and family businesses in strategy and international business development.
At Canada Hill, Riccardo supports South Tyrol’s entrepreneurs and small businesses, offering practical guidance, fresh perspectives, and structured thinking to help them navigate transitions, unlock opportunities, and grow with confidence. He also mentors the next generation of consultants, helping them blend local insight with structured strategy thinking.
Lilly Riedel —
Business & Strategy Consultant
Business & Strategy Consultant
Based in Innsbruck, Lilly Riedel brings hands-on experience from Germany, the United States, and North Tyrol.
She is a Business & Management student at the MCI Entrepreneurial School in Innsbrick.
At Canada Hill Advisors, Lilly works on consulting assignments involving prospect and client interactions, structured analysis, and direct contribution to project work.
She is valued for her reliability, clear communication, and disciplined, thoughtful approach to client engagements, particularly in cross-cultural and regional contexts.
Edoardo Colombo —
Business & Strategy Consultant
Business & Strategy Consultant
Based in Bolzano, Edoardo Colombo has gained hands-on experience in financial analysis, client work, and project delivery through roles at Sparkasse, Junior Enterprise Alto Adige, and as an EY Campus Ambassador.
Alongside this, he is completing his degree in Economics & Management at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, building a strong foundation in finance, business operations, and organizational processes.
Edoardo brings an analytical, reliable, and people-oriented mindset to his work, combining structured thinking with practical execution.
Mauriz Keller’s place in Ortisei — as ever, feels like home.
Why I’m in South Tyrol — and how I hope to be useful
Anton Piralkov, Founder and CEO
Apart from mentoring local startups at NOI Techpark in Bolzano, I am — to a large degree — an outsider in South Tyrol. I feel it’s important to be open about that.
I didn’t grow up here. I didn’t inherit a local business. I don’t carry a family name that opens doors by default. South Tyrol is a place with its own rhythm, its own rules, and its own ways of doing things — and those ways deserve respect.
At the same time, I’m here with clean intentions.
I care deeply about this region. I admire its people, its businesses, its sense of continuity and responsibility. And I believe — quietly, without grand claims — that I can contribute something useful. That belief is why I brought Canada Hill Advisors to South Tyrol.
What I bring — and what I don’t
My background is international. I was educated in the U.S., worked across North America and Europe, and spent many years in strategy, operations, finance, and leadership — in startups, family businesses, corporations, and public institutions.
None of that is unique to the U.S., the UK, or Germany. But in South Tyrol, those experiences can be quite complementary. I don’t come here to teach, sell, or impose models. I don’t believe South Tyrol needs to “become something else.” Very often, the most valuable thing is not an answer — it’s clarity.
Working along with South Tyrol — and for its next generation
Importantly, I’m not doing this alone. A small number of exceptional young people from South Tyrol are joining me — some as interns, others as full consultants in training. They bring fresh perspective, strong motivation, and a deep understanding of local culture, language, and business reality.
They already have solid academic foundations and hands-on experience in business and strategy, and they are eager to apply what they know in service of local entrepreneurs, startups, and family businesses. Together, we form mixed teams of local insight + external perspective, experience + curiosity, and continuity + renewal.
One of the ways we serve the region is by offering pro bono strategic conversations and support — guided by me and carried out together with these young local collaborators. At many times, this allows us to help businesses at no cost, while also investing in the next generation of thoughtful, grounded business professionals in South Tyrol.
Let’s talk — over a coffee, a walk, or a call
Sometimes you just need someone to listen. Someone you can talk things through with — openly, calmly, without pressure. If that’s what you’re looking for, we’re here for you. We’re always happy to:
☕ Meet in person — in Bolzano, in Brunico or Merano, or right at your place of business anywhere in South Tyrol.
📞 Talk online — whenever it’s easier for you.
💬 Answer your questions — big or small, anytime.
You’re not alone in what you’re building. We’d be glad to hear from you.
Just email us at south.tyrol@canadahill.ca to request a meeting or a call — or simply share your questions and thoughts.
Strategy Internship — South & North Tyrol
Canada Hill Advisors is offering a unique internship program for motivated young people in and around South and North Tyrol who want to learn real strategy and business development skills. This is your chance to work directly with our founder, contribute to early projects in the region, and gain the kind of hands-on experience that universities don’t teach. This is not a corporate internship. It’s hands-on, founder-led, and focused on real learning.
What You’ll Work On: Business development research & outreach, supporting strategy projects, preparing insights & recommendations, and possible participation in client conversations.
Who We’re Looking For: Students, graduates, or motivated individuals interested in strategy, business, or local economic development. No significant prior experience required — just curiosity, reliability, and drive.
What You’ll Gain: Real strategy & biz dev skills, direct mentorship from the founder, exposure to real companies, a warm and supportive learning environment, and strong references for future job applications.
Location: Remote, with optional in-person meetings in South and North Tyrol.
How to Apply: Send us a short email + your CV or LinkedIn profile to: careers@canadahill.ca
Contact us
In South Tyrol
Canada Hill Advisors
Bolzano, BZ, Italy
south.tyrol@canadahill.ca
In Canada
Canada Hill Advisors
2305 Carnarvon Str
V3M 0C5
New Westminster, Canada
canada@canadahill.ca
© Canada Hill Advisors in South Tyrol is the local arm of Canada Hill International Business Advisors Inc. — a federally incorporated Canadian company (#6927262).