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Allan, prior to Oziel Law, practiced at a Bay Street firm and served as corporate counsel, giving him insight into client needs. He's an active legal writer/speaker, involved in organizations like the Canadian Technology Law Association and the Law Society of Upper Canada. He contributes to publications like Lawyers Weekly and ITBusiness.ca.
Ashley Konson, founder of Global Brand Leaders Inc. and Schulich School's Associate Director of Master of Marketing, brings executive experience from Nestlé, Disney, and Imax. An award-winning professor, he bridges academic research with practical marketing strategies.
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Ben, founder of Pitchverk, brings expertise from indie studios, global ad agencies, and tech startups. After eight years with Founder Institute and work with brands like Nike and Microsoft, he helps founders master strategic communication and fundraising.
Brice, a Canadian CPA and finance leader, manages a $100M+ investment company and has served as CFO for Canada's fastest-growing companies. He co-founded a major wireless services provider, raising $2B+ in capital, with experience in manufacturing and consulting.
Cherry Rose Tan, a fifth-generation entrepreneur and Entrepreneur in Residence at Schulich School of Business, empowers founders from underrepresented backgrounds. Featured in Forbes and The Globe and Mail, she advocates for mental health in entrepreneurship and releases "Still Standing" in 2024.
Eva Lau, founding member of Wattpad (acquired by Naver for $600M+) and co-founder of Two Small Fish Ventures, invests in early-stage companies transforming user behavior. A leader in Canada's tech ecosystem, she mentors founders and champions diversity.
IIzabella Gabowicz, VP of Operations at Q2, was previously COO and co-founder of Sensibill (acquired by Q2). A recognized fintech leader with 20+ years' experience, she holds a B.Sc. in Cognitive Science and AI from UofT and is a patented inventor.
Jenny, Chief People Officer at TouchBistro, brings 25 years of experience leading people teams in startups, from early-stage to fast-growing scale-ups. She's also assessed founders and companies for investment at OMERS Ventures, supporting 90+ portfolio companies globally.
Driven by a lifelong passion for education, Leen combines 20+ years of tech and financial services experience to break down barriers to post-secondary education. She's committed to making quality education accessible to all, regardless of background.
Luke DeCoste, an entrepreneur-turned-researcher pursuing a Ph.D. in Positive Organizational Psychology, built and sold multiple ventures through Techstars and Creative Destruction Lab. He now develops evidence-based coaching programs for founders at Dalhousie University and MindFrame Connect.
Michael is a strategic partnerships leader combining 10+ years of marketing, advertising, and PR expertise with policy and public administration experience. A skilled communicator, he excels in team leadership, database management, and digital analytics.
Moshe thrives on creating value through exceptional products. With a background spanning engineering and product management, he's built 23 digital products across diverse sectors and geographies. Passionate about empowering others, Moshe has mentored 50+ product managers, founded Products for Good to coach aspiring PMs, and teaches at the Schulich School of Business.
Neil Grunberg, co-founder of Storytime Capital, focuses on Future of Work technologies. Previously co-founding AlayaCare Inc., he brings 17+ years of expertise in workforce management and operational software, spanning consulting, sales, and startup leadership.
Prashant is a seasoned venture capital investor specializing in emerging technologies, digital media, and software. He combines expertise in investment sourcing and analysis with deep understanding of business strategy, go-to-market planning, and financial management.
Serial entrepreneur Raymond successfully exited ventures in non-dilutive capital (Flow, acquired by Deloitte), pre-idea funding (Year One Labs), and fundraising software (Hockeystick.co). Now a Senior Advisor at Deloitte, he empowers Canadian tech founders through Founder in Residence.
Roshni brings 17 years of marketing expertise from global tech leaders Microsoft, Sony and Kobo. After building marketing teams at Canadian tech firms Juice Mobile, Thinking Capital, Benecaid and Foxquilt, she now runs a consultancy specializing in marketing strategy and communications.
Talli equip leaders and teams to transform presentations from monotonous data dumps into compelling stories. With experience across diverse industries and continents, Talli has empowered hundreds to confidently deliver clear messages that drive action. Talli teaches entrepreneurs to elevate your stage presence, persuasion, and impact.
Tovit, an entrepreneur and storytelling expert with a background in journalism and startups, helps companies craft compelling narratives to engage stakeholders. She leads workshops on storytelling and personal branding, with her novel "Have You Seen Grandpa Lately" releasing in 2024.
