Devin Gilmartin

Devin Gilmartin is the Founder and CEO of The Canvas Global, a physical and digital marketplace for brands and entrepreneurs.

The Canvas transforms vacant commercial retail spaces into ethical marketplaces to empower rising entrepreneurs and businesses from around the world. The Canvas community includes more than one hundred fashion, jewelry and accessories brands who are focused on addressing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. The Canvas itself is an official member of the United Nations SDG Partnerships Platform, one of the only retail companies in the world with the recognition.

Through their "Fashion Diplomacy" initiative, The Canvas collaborates with countries and their trade ministries to bring rising entrepreneurs into the U.S. market. They've worked with The Republic of Estonia, which included endorsement and recognition from the President and First Lady of Estonia, The Republic of Türkiye, Colombia and India. 

The Canvas is currently open in six locations across New York City including multiple stores in the Oculus World Trade Center, The Seaport and on West Broadway in SoHo. 

The Canvas is on Instagram @thecanvasnyc and online at thecanvas.global.