Experience

Startupfest

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and Producer

  • Jan 2011 - 13 years

  Startupfest is series of international conferences on the business of startups. The flag ship event in Montreal brings together industry veterans and fresh faces, thought leaders and technology giants from around the world, for a series of lean, fast-paced events. It includes startup launches, inspiring keynotes, and deep-dives into hot sectors like mobility, social networking, and gaming. We also host The Elevator World Tour, elevator pitch competitions in the worlds most spectacular… Show more Startupfest is series of international conferences on the business of startups. The flag ship event in Montreal brings together industry veterans and fresh faces, thought leaders and technology giants from around the world, for a series of lean, fast-paced events. It includes startup launches, inspiring keynotes, and deep-dives into hot sectors like mobility, social networking, and gaming. We also host The Elevator World Tour, elevator pitch competitions in the worlds most spectacular elevators. Completed cities include: Toronto's CN Tower, Tel Aviv's Azrieli Tower and Paris' iconic Eiffel Tower. Show less



FWD50

• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • May 2017 - 6 years 8 months

  Ottawa, Canada Area



La Fondation du Startup de Montréal

• Board Member

  • Apr 2013 - 10 years 9 months

  Montreal, Canada Area A non profit organization, with a mission to elevate the quantity and quality of entrepreneurship in Montreal through it's support of events like the International Startup Festival.



OSMO Foundation (Notman House)

• Board Member

  • Jan 2010 - 14 years

  The OSMO Foundation, a non-profit entity, was established in July 2009 to fund, by way of grants, grassroots initiatives that support community building and networking.The Foundation was created by investors, technology and media executives and the community itself to support the growth and development of Montreal’s next generation of technology entrepreneurs. OSMO Foundation is behind the creation and funding of the Notman House project.



McGill University - Desautels Faculty of Management

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • Sep 2016 - 7 years 4 months

  Montreal, Quebec, Canada



Techstars

• Ireland
• Think Tanks

• Techstars AI Mentor

  • Sep 2020 - 3 years 4 months

  Montreal, Quebec, Canada



Kids Code Jeunesse

• Canada
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor

  • Sep 2019 - 4 years 4 months

  Montreal, Quebec, Canada



Bonjour Startup Montréal

• Canada
• Information Services

• Board Member

  • Sep 2020 - Feb 2022

  Montreal, Quebec, Canada



Embrase Business Consulting

• President

  • Aug 2007 - Aug 2013

  A boutique management consulting firm focused on the emerging communications industry.


Parela International Inc.
• Owner

  • Apr 2004 - Aug 2007

Airvex Media
• General Manager

  • Apr 2003 - Apr 2004

Infospace
• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director Speech Technologies

  • 2001 - 2003

Locus Dialogue
• Canada
• Software Development
• VP Marketing and Communications

  • 1998 - 2001

Public Technologies Multimedia
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• Director Sales and Marketing

  • 1993 - 1998