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Welcome to Inovia Executive in Residence Satwik Seshasai

“Think of your current position as a tour of duty with a mission oriented around the impact you want to have over a certain period of time.” We’re thrilled to welcome Satwik Seshasai, IBM veteran and Founding CTO at preventive medicine practice Atria Health, as our newest Executive in Residence. After learning programming basics on…

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Welcome to Inovia Entrepreneur in Residence JF Cote

There’s a motto I live by: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”. We’re thrilled to welcome Jean-François Côté, co-founder and former CEO of advertising technology company Sharethrough, as our newest Entrepreneur in Residence. JF was 15 when he launched his first company, teaming up with his grandfather to install hockey card vending…

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Welcome to Inovia Executive in Residence Donny Cheung

What are the hidden challenges that might provide opportunities for impact? This kind of question requires thinking about the bigger picture and how people fit into it. We’re thrilled to welcome Donny Cheung, who leads the healthcare and life sciences AI portfolio at Google Cloud, as our newest Executive in Residence. Had Donny not entered…

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Welcome to Inovia Executive in Residence Felicia Bochicchio

The most successful teams I’ve worked with weren’t afraid to fail. They were curious, comfortable with constraints, and celebrated actionable metrics aligned with the business’s broader goals. We’re thrilled to welcome Felicia Bochicchio, former CEO of Unbounce and seasoned SaaS expert, as our newest Executive in Residence. Felicia grew up in the U.S., where her…

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Welcome to Inovia Executive in Residence Shyam Sheth

“There’s a time to thrive and a time to survive, and you should always know which state you are in as a team, as a person, and as a company.” We are thrilled to welcome Shyam Sheth, a veteran product manager at Google and startup founder, as our newest Inovia Executive in Residence.  Though Shyam…

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Inovia Capital 2024 AGM Recap Video

Relive the highlights of our 2024 AGM and Cocktail Reception! We’re thrilled to share a reel video capturing the essence of our event. From insightful discussions on what makes Canada a global tech and AI leader to celebrating the first closing of GF III, it was a memorable day for everyone involved. Key takeaways include:…

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Welcome to Inovia Executive in Residence JP Chauvet

“If you want numbers to improve, stare at them every day. Making everybody aware of all the data is critical so nobody can hide.” We are thrilled to welcome JP Chauvet, who played a key role in turning Lightspeed Commerce into a Canadian tech champion, as our newest Inovia Executive in Residence.  JP likes to…

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Welcome to Inovia Executive in Residence Adam Schlesinger

“You can’t spend your entire life trying to open doors. At some point, you need to make a decision, pick a path, and go all in. Focusing sets you free.” We are thrilled to welcome Adam Schlesinger, a transformational leader with extensive experience in technology and financial services, as our latest Inovia Executive in Residence. …

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Welcome to Inovia Executive in Residence Mike Lueck

“I wish people would ask ‘Why?’ more frequently. This question is fundamental. We’re not puppets; the reasons behind our actions should resonate with us.” We are thrilled to welcome Mike Lueck, a seasoned engineer who spent 16 years at Google, as our newest Inovia Executive in Residence.  Mike envisioned a career in mathematics until he…

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Welcome to Inovia Executive Advisor Manon Brouillette

“Periodically, take a step back. Assess your risks, recalibrate team dynamics, refresh your toolkit, and savor every step of the entrepreneurial journey.” We’re thrilled to introduce Manon Brouillette, joining Inovia as an Executive Advisor. With vast experience spanning the telecom and tech sectors, Manon is distinguished by her remarkable tenure as the CEO of Verizon…

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