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John Wilk

Co-founder & CEO, Assembly

Enterprise software

John Wilk co-founded Assembly, the Toronto software firm that builds, modernises and runs cloud applications for enterprise clients. Assembly's about page says Wilk, an entrepreneur, and engineer Chris Smillie came together about 20 years ago. The firm remains privately held and founder-led, with Wilk as CEO and Smillie as CTO.

John hasn’t spoken on a TechTO, TechVancouver or TechWaterloo stage. This profile is here because John co-founded Assembly.

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Did John Wilk co-found Assembly?

Yes. Assembly's about page, checked on 2026-09-24, says that 20 years ago John, an entrepreneur, and Chris, an engineer, were united by a shared passion for making life simpler with technology, and that the firm is still privately held and founder-led.

What is Wilk's role at Assembly today?

Assembly's about page, checked on 2026-09-24, lists John Wilk as CEO and partner, alongside co-founder Chris Smillie as CTO and partner.

Where does Assembly work from?

Assembly's about page, checked on 2026-09-24, lists two offices: First Canadian Place in Toronto and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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