Stuart Cullum
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Louis Hui
Stuart was a great mentor during my time at AVAC. He took time to share with me his principles of making seed investments into early stage technology and product companies which has greatly shaped my perspectives to this day. A colleague once described Stuart as: "an honorable person", and I must say that it not only resonated with me, but I also found that it held true throughout my experiences with Stuart. He's got your back. Louis
Paolo Mangahas
Stuart had pretty interesting ideas about how to build an applied research program. Though himself new to NAIT, Stuart showed an amazing ability to build working relationships with administration, faculty and staff. Stuart is quick with a kind word and constructive feedback, will challenge you but give you all the support you need to succeed.
Louis Hui
Stuart was a great mentor during my time at AVAC. He took time to share with me his principles of making seed investments into early stage technology and product companies which has greatly shaped my perspectives to this day. A colleague once described Stuart as: "an honorable person", and I must say that it not only resonated with me, but I also found that it held true throughout my experiences with Stuart. He's got your back. Louis
Paolo Mangahas
Stuart had pretty interesting ideas about how to build an applied research program. Though himself new to NAIT, Stuart showed an amazing ability to build working relationships with administration, faculty and staff. Stuart is quick with a kind word and constructive feedback, will challenge you but give you all the support you need to succeed.
Louis Hui
Stuart was a great mentor during my time at AVAC. He took time to share with me his principles of making seed investments into early stage technology and product companies which has greatly shaped my perspectives to this day. A colleague once described Stuart as: "an honorable person", and I must say that it not only resonated with me, but I also found that it held true throughout my experiences with Stuart. He's got your back. Louis
Paolo Mangahas
Stuart had pretty interesting ideas about how to build an applied research program. Though himself new to NAIT, Stuart showed an amazing ability to build working relationships with administration, faculty and staff. Stuart is quick with a kind word and constructive feedback, will challenge you but give you all the support you need to succeed.
Louis Hui
Stuart was a great mentor during my time at AVAC. He took time to share with me his principles of making seed investments into early stage technology and product companies which has greatly shaped my perspectives to this day. A colleague once described Stuart as: "an honorable person", and I must say that it not only resonated with me, but I also found that it held true throughout my experiences with Stuart. He's got your back. Louis
Paolo Mangahas
Stuart had pretty interesting ideas about how to build an applied research program. Though himself new to NAIT, Stuart showed an amazing ability to build working relationships with administration, faculty and staff. Stuart is quick with a kind word and constructive feedback, will challenge you but give you all the support you need to succeed.
Credentials
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Accredited Professional Director ICD.D
Institute of Corporate DirectorsJun, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Red Deer Polytechnic
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Canada
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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President
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Aug 2022 - Present
In 2021 Red Deer Polytechnic became one of Alberta’s newest polytechnic institutions. Focused on the economic, cultural and social development of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic delivers a breadth of academic programming and credentials as well as industry relevant applied research. In 2021 Red Deer Polytechnic became one of Alberta’s newest polytechnic institutions. Focused on the economic, cultural and social development of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic delivers a breadth of academic programming and credentials as well as industry relevant applied research.
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Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
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Canada
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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President
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2022
Established in 1913 and based in central Alberta, Olds College is a premier Canadian integrated learning and applied research institution specializing in agriculture, horticulture, and land and environmental management.
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Chief Innovation Officer
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Oct 2016 - Jun 2017
Led the innovation agenda of Olds College by aligning academic programming and applied research with industry and government priorities, maximizing asset development and liaising with industry and government, while instituting a comprehensive analytics framework for decision making.
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Lethbridge College
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Canada
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Vice President Academic and Chief Operating Officer
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Nov 2013 - Aug 2016
Led Lethbridge College's academic transformation, applied research, and teaching and learning activities. Lethbridge College and its 1,000 employees serve more than 4,000 students through a broad range of educational and career-focused programs. Through its applied research, indigenous, corporate training and continuing education programs, Lethbridge College also serves as a catalyst for economic, social and personal development for southern Alberta. During my tenure our team established programming and centres, leading to more than $17 million in external support. We also led the establishment of many firsts, including the college’s first research chair (fully externally funded) and the implementation of two innovative curriculum pilots in competency based education and modular delivery. Show less
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Northlands
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Canada
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Entertainment Providers
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100 - 200 Employee
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Vice President, Agriculture
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Apr 2012 - Oct 2013
Led the formation of Northlands' new Agriculture Strategic Plan and Tactical Process and executed growth strategies in support of its core agriculture business. Led the formation of Northlands' new Agriculture Strategic Plan and Tactical Process and executed growth strategies in support of its core agriculture business.
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NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive Director, novaNAIT
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Sep 2008 - Apr 2012
Led NAIT's research and enterprise development activities, including its 2 business incubators and Entrepreneur in Residence program. Led NAIT's research and enterprise development activities, including its 2 business incubators and Entrepreneur in Residence program.
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Agriculture Producer
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Three Hills, AB
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Owner
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Feb 2000 - Nov 2009
Owned and successfully grew a poultry and cattle business that was profitable every year. Participated on various committees and boards, including as a Director for the Alberta Turkey Producers and a member of the Alberta Intensive Livestock Working Group. Sold in 2009. Owned and successfully grew a poultry and cattle business that was profitable every year. Participated on various committees and boards, including as a Director for the Alberta Turkey Producers and a member of the Alberta Intensive Livestock Working Group. Sold in 2009.
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AVAC Group
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Canada
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Investment Manager
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Sep 2006 - Sep 2008
Recommended and managed investments in early stage agriculture companies. Provided extensive due diligence and commercialization strategy for Alberta based companies and entrepreneurs. Recommended and managed investments in early stage agriculture companies. Provided extensive due diligence and commercialization strategy for Alberta based companies and entrepreneurs.
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WestLink Innovation Network Ltd
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Calgary, AB
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Associate Vice President, Business Development
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Feb 2000 - Sep 2006
Was responsible for business development, corporate planning, fund raising, in addition to identifying and building strategy for commercializing early stage opportunities emerging from colleges and universities across western Canada. Was responsible for business development, corporate planning, fund raising, in addition to identifying and building strategy for commercializing early stage opportunities emerging from colleges and universities across western Canada.
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Canadian Airlines International
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Airlines and Aviation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Analyst
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1999 - 2000
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Education
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1997 - 1999
University of Alberta
MBA, Technology Transfer -
1991 - 1996
The University of Lethbridge
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University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management
Directors Education Program -
2016 - 2016
Harvard University Graduate School of Education
Institute for Educational Management -
2015 - 2015
Singularity University
Executive Program
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