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.
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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

John Fizzard
Program Coordinator
Alison Cowling
Marketing Manager
Cheyenne Odgers
EA & Operations Administrator
Roop Johal
Director of Partner Relations
Ariel White
ARC Lab Program Facilitator
Golriz Fattahi
Chief Executive Officer
Corinna Darcie
Marketing Coordinator
Leanne Schrader
Director of finance
Luan Tolosa
Director of Growth
Teresa Brenay
Accounting & HR Manager
Karly Dore
Venture Community Lead
Owen Madrick
Chief Operating Officer
Chris Massot
Director of Operations
Skye Champagne
Senior Bookkeeper
Marie Soltis
Salesforce & Data Analyst
Advisors

Our trusted advisors

Munish Saini
In-Market Advisor, Global
Cec Primeau
Senior Finance Advisor
Kalyn Adams
Digital Advisor
Pat White
Senior Advisor
Veronica Farmer
Scale-Up Advisor
Joanna Buczkowska-McCumber
Strategy and Impact Advisor
Rory Capern
In-Market Advisor, Canada
Burak Evren
Sustainability & Cleantech Advisor
Michael Daykin
Senior Advisor, Program Operations
Karl Swannie
Senior Advisor
Robin McLay
Senior Advisor, Fulbright Canada Entrepreneurship Initiative
Peter Van Der Gracht
In-Market Advisor, Canada
Board

Our board of directors

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