Jan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos · Waterloo, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid

• The Barn is helping early-stage founders get started in a way that will increase their chances of success. We organize groups, and events, support other groups, and offer programming.

Oct 2023 – Mar 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos · Kitchener, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid

Dec 2020 – Dec 2023 · 3 yrs · Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

• Eigenspace is an investment company that values people and their future. Our investment strategy is focused on building long-term connections and partnerships with the individuals and organizations we work with. We believe that investing in people is the key to unlocking their potential and achieving success.
• Our investment approach combines financial support, time, and network access. We understand that access to capital is important, but it's only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to building a successful venture. That's why we also provide our partners with the time and resources they need to succeed. We work closely with them to help them develop their skills, refine their business strategies, and achieve their goals.
• Currently, we are investing in building connections between University of Waterloo students and alumni who are builders. We believe that by bringing these two groups together, we can create a powerful network of entrepreneurs, innovators, and problem-solvers. We are excited to see the ideas and projects that will emerge from this collaboration, and we're committed to supporting these individuals as they work to bring their visions to life.
• At Eigenspace, we're not just investing in businesses – we're investing in people. We believe that by working together, we can create a brighter future for everyone.

Sep 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 8 mos · Waterloo, Ontario, Canada · Remote

• In my role, I collaborate with different levels of government, non-profit organizations, and other groups to support the development of startup ecosystems. By providing meticulously researched reports and presentations, I help those in the industry gain a deeper understanding of the venture landscape. I pride myself on my ability to work closely with these different entities to ensure that my research is complete and accurate. As a result, my reports and presentations are highly regarded by those in the industry and are often used as key references in decision-making processes.

Sep 2016 – Aug 2020 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Apr 2016 – Apr 2020 · 4 yrs · Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Building upon the fantastic work of others, we established a 60,000 sq. ft. Innovation Hub in Halifax. The hub houses nearly 50 resident companies, a small VC fund, and much more.
• Thanks to the Volta Cohort fund's investment of $25,000 into companies, we have seen a few exits in just a few years. Companies such as Milk Movement and Real Data have gone on to raise significant capital. In total, the companies have raised $55 million so far, and that number is increasing.

Jan 2015 – Apr 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos · Waterloo, Ontario

• (Acquired by Shopify)
• At Boltmade we do:
• Software product design, development and architecture, Product development
• Product Management, Sales, Marketing, Biz dev
• Lean startup, Customer development,
• Business models and go-to-market planning and execution,
• Manage agile software development teams and culture
• Consumer Internet, Mobile, Enterprise Software and Software as a Service products

Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 · 2 yrs · Greater Toronto Area, Canada

• Developed a course based on the Creative Destruction Lab at Rotman for Rotman Commerce at the University of Toronto.

Aug 2012 – Jan 2015 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Greater Toronto Area, Canada

• The Creative Destruction Lab is among the world's top programs for entrepreneurs tackling difficult challenges and seeking to connect with individuals who possess a deep understanding of what it takes to build a company from an idea.
• Our initial objective was to establish a dynamic learning environment for university-affiliated entrepreneurs by providing a program that generates $1 billion of equity value in 10 years, as measured by financing and liquidity events associated with our family of Lab ventures.
• Within just a few years, the program far exceeded that goal. It now operates in multiple locations across Europe and North America, working with hundreds of founders each year and engaging thousands of individuals in the effort to help build world-changing companies.

Apr 2009 – Nov 2011 · 2 yrs 7 mos

• Focusing on student innovation -- Velocity grew from an idea with many founders (students, staff, and faculty support) into something really special at the University of Waterloo.
• VeloCity is a 70 bed residence, a workspace for startups, and a small Venture Fund that offers grants to students out of the University of Waterloo. It is one of the first experiential learning programs that focused on high tech startups and students in higher education and was founded by Sean Van Koughnett in 2008. Some key accomplishments:
• In 2011 raised $2 Million dollars (mix of private and public funds) which allowed us to establish the fund for students
• expanded the program outside of the residence into the community with a co-working space in the Communitech Hub
• Worked with some amazing students that have gone on to create some great companies like Kik, Vidyard, Pair, Allerta, and more.

Aug 2007 – May 2009 · 1 yr 9 mos

• Work on a team that tackles the development of important web apps at the University of Waterloo. I focused on the User Experience, interacting with the clients, and working with a great team to make a great product.

Jun 2001 – Aug 2007 · 6 yrs 2 mos

• Focus on improving how the University of Waterloo Communicates online.

Feb 2009 – Oct 2013 · 4 yrs 8 mos

• From the first sketches to getting funded out of Boston and everything in-between, it was a lot of fun with really good people.
• TribeHR is a SaaS company that builds awesome HR software for small and medium sized businesses located in Waterloo, Ontario.

Nov 2008 – Oct 2010 · 1 yr 11 mos

• As Past-President I co-chaired the Staff Relations committee and sat on a number of senior exec hiring committees.
• I was also part of the UWSA Executive committee.

Jan 2008 – Dec 2008 · 11 mos

• Developed product.

Jun 2007 – Oct 2008 · 1 yr 4 mos

• Built relationships and lead change.

Jan 2000 – Sep 2000 · 8 mos

• I took GIS data and put it online.