Your fearless partner for scale-up success

We help entrepreneurs build on their terms with access to training, investment and funding opportunities, and a global network of advisors.
About
With over 15 years of experience, we specialize in delivering tailored scale-up support for small and medium sized enterprises. Our dedicated team is here to accelerate growth and help your business thrive in an ever-changing market.
$1.8B
Company value created
17.7k+
Jobs created
$700.5M
Investment attracted
$462.2M
export revenue generated
Values

We believe that clean innovation is not just smart business,

it’s Canada’s next defining export

  • Sustainability & Impact

    We are committed to leaving the world a better place through supporting clean innovation and sustainable business practices.
  • Global PerspectivE

    We connect local talent to international opportunities, believing Canadian innovation can transform global markets.
  • Inclusive Community

    We foster an ecosystem that welcomes diverse entrepreneurs and builds connections across backgrounds and experiences.
  • Entrepreneurial Support

    Our values ensure founders receive dedicated, practical, and inclusive support that aligns with long-term success.
  • Founder-First Partnership

    We prioritize the entrepreneur's journey, providing hands-on support that goes beyond capital.
  • Measured Risk Taking

    We encourage bold innovation, balanced with strategic thinking and practical execution.
Team

Meet our team

Cheyenne Odgers
EA & Operations Administrator
Alison Cowling
Marketing Manager
Golriz Fattahi
Chief Executive Officer
Karly Dore
Program Coordinator
Chris Massot
Director of Operations
John Fizzard
Program Coordinator
Leanne Schrader
Director of finance
Patrick Mortensen
Program Coordinator
Sabine Blackburn
Program Manager
Corinna Darcie
Marketing Coordinator
Jeannette Allan​
Senior Program Lead
Roop Johal
Director of Fundraising
Chris St-Cyr
Partnerships & Events Specialist
Skye Champagne
Senior Bookkeeper
Joanna Buczkowska-McCumber
VP of Strategy & Impact
Marie Soltis
Salesforce & Data Analyst
Teresa Brenay
Accounting & HR Manager
Advisors

Our trusted advisors

Kalyn Adams
Digital Specialist
Peter Van Der Gracht
Senior Scale-Up Advisor
Cec Primeau
Senior Finance Advisor
Munish Saini
Senior In-Market Advisor
Rory Capern
Senior Scale-Up Advisor
Michael Daykin
Senior Advisor, Program Operations
Burak Evren
Advisor, Sustainability & Cleantech
Robin McLay
Senior Advisor, Fulbright Canada Entrepreneurship Initiative
Board

Our board of directors

Mark Henderson
Board Member
Owen Matthews
Founder & Chair of the Board
Richard Egli
Special Advisor & Board Member
Robin McLay
Board Member
Helena Zhu
Board Member
Amy Hall
Board Member