Frank
Abbruzzese
The Networking Alchemist™
Frank Abbruzzese, The Networking Alchemist™, is an author, speaker and community builder from Windsor-Essex, Ontario. Across 38 years in the IT sector, he helped grow a very small IT company into a national player, co-founded the WindsorEssex Circle and Wednesday Wisdom and wrote the Building Legacies series. His rule: build relationships first, sell later.
Building Legacies, Volume II — Launch Day Interview
Frank joined Mornings with Mike and Meg to talk about the launch of his new book.
In the Media
The Drive Magazine · Issue 174 · October 2026
Building Legacies: Frank Abbruzzese’s Next Chapter
Frank opened his LaSalle home to The Drive Magazine for a conversation about where it all started and what comes next. From working on his family’s Leamington farm at five years old, to 30 years as president of AlphaKOR, to turning a pandemic video call into Wednesday Wisdom, it’s the story behind why he keeps showing up for the people around him.
“Connections alone don’t build a legacy. Relationships do.”
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Article by Jesse Ziter. Photos by Adriana Lipari. Originally published in The Drive Magazine, Issue 174, October 2026.
Read the full issueBUILDING LEGACIES BOOK SERIES
As Principal of AlphaKOR and a respected voice in the tech & business community, Frank Abbruzzese draws on nearly four decades of hands-on leadership to share practical principles for building organizations that last. Building Legacies goes beyond typical business advice. It is a guide for entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers who believe in people-first cultures, strong values, and decisions made with purpose. Frank shares hard-won insights on navigating challenges, empowering teams, and creating a culture rooted in growth and service. Whether you are just starting out or looking to elevate your impact, this book offers timeless wisdom and actionable strategies to help you build something that endures.
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