Biracy is a trusted resource for entrepreneurs, founders, and business professionals seeking clarity in an increasingly complex business landscape. With a focus on delivering well-rounded, practical insights, Biracy helps readers navigate the many stages of building, managing, and evolving a business.
From initial planning and growth strategies to operations, compliance, and everything in between, the platform covers the key areas that matter most to individuals driving business forward. The content reflects real-world challenges and provides valuable perspectives designed to support smarter, more confident decision-making.
Founded in 2021 by business strategist Alec Drayton, Biracy was born from a simple but powerful realization: too many business decisions are made in the dark. After working with startups and enterprise-level companies across Europe and North America. Alec saw a growing need for a centralized, no-nonsense source of information one that didn’t overwhelm readers with jargon. but instead offered clarity, relevance, and direction.
The name Biracy stems from a blend of “business” and “navigacy” a nod to guiding professionals through the often unpredictable journey of entrepreneurship and management. Just like a compass in shifting seas, Biracy exists to provide direction when it matters most.
What sets the platform apart is its commitment to quality, accuracy, and accessibility. Every topic is carefully researched and presented with both expertise and approachability. Whether someone is exploring new markets, refining internal processes, considering partnerships, or preparing for closure. Biracy offers the insights needed to move forward with confidence.
In a world where business is always evolving, Biracy remains a steady guide offering perspective, clarity, and thoughtful guidance every step of the way.
Alec Drayton – Founder & CEO
Alec Drayton is the Founder and CEO of Biracy, a business knowledge platform designed to help professionals navigate strategic, operational. And financial challenges across all stages of growth. With more than 15 years of experience in business development, market strategy, and organizational management, Alec brings a grounded, global perspective to the world of business information.
Prior to launching Biracy in 2021, Alec held leadership roles in both the startup and corporate sectors, advising companies in the UK, Canada. And the U.S. on go to market planning, partnership development, and long-term scalability. His ability to translate complex business concepts into clear, actionable strategies earned him a reputation as a practical thinker and trusted advisor among founders and C-suite executives alike.
Alec earned his MBA from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from King’s College London. Throughout his career, he has been a frequent contributor to business panels and think tanks focused on early-stage growth and sustainable expansion.
His vision for Biracy was sparked by a recurring challenge he observed in his consulting years: business leaders were often overwhelmed by fragmented advice, contradictory strategies, and buzzword-heavy content that lacked clarity. Biracy was created as a response a resource that prioritizes accessibility, accuracy, and relevance.
Outside of work, Alec is a dedicated mentor to emerging entrepreneurs, an advocate for business literacy, and a lifelong learner. He splits his time between Toronto and London, and when he’s not immersed in business frameworks. You’ll likely find him exploring hiking trails, collecting vintage maps, or reading about global economic history.
A Personal Mission to Share
Alec Drayton has always believed that knowledge, when shared openly and honestly, becomes a powerful tool for growth not just for individuals, but for entire industries. Throughout his 15+ year career in business strategy and organizational development. Alec has worked with a wide range of companies from emerging startups finding their footing to large enterprises navigating complex transitions. No matter the size or sector, one theme remained consistent: people had questions, and not enough trusted spaces existed to find clear, practical answers.
Over time, Alec became increasingly aware of the gap between high-level business theory and the everyday realities professionals face. He found that many were overwhelmed by fragmented advice, conflicting strategies, or vague frameworks that lacked real-world application. It wasn’t just about helping clients anymore it was about helping anyone with the drive to understand business better.
In 2025, Alec launched his personal writing journey as an extension of that belief. Through Biracy, he began sharing not just what he’d learned. But how he’d learned it through hands-on experience, success and failure, collaboration, and continuous learning. His aim was simple: to create a space where people could access reliable. Experience-driven insights on the many facets of business from strategy and growth to management, operations, investment thinking, and beyond.
Today, Alec’s work on Biracy continues to reflect his commitment to transparency, accessibility, and meaningful guidance. He sees every article as a conversation with readers who are curious, motivated, and eager to make more informed decisions. And for him, that’s what makes the work worthwhile.