DMZ

Entrepreneur, professor, and investor specializing in technology innovation, IP strategy, and spatial computing. Founder of ARB Labs Inc., holds a Ph.D. from TMU, and is a founding member of DMZ.

Founder of Set Scouter, a marketplace connecting producers with film-friendly spaces. Venture-backed and 500 Startups alumnus; holds an MA in Media Production from Toronto Metropolitan University.

Co-Founder and CEO of MedStack, expert in product management and building software platform ecosystems. Launched BlackBerry's BBM and led platform strategy at D2L, Nymi, and EventMobi.

Tech entrepreneur since 1995 focused on customer engagement, loyalty, and e-commerce. Founder of restaurant-tech company Smooth Commerce.

Entrepreneur with expertise in restaurant tech, sales, and e-learning who mentors founders on bootstrapping, business growth, and go-to-market strategies.

Co-founder and CEO of portfolio company ARKI.

Greg Vanclief is EVP Portfolio Business Strategy at Wesley Clover, working in technology investment and portfolio management. He has more than 20 years of executive experience developing technology companies ranging from start-ups to publicly traded multinationals, along with a background in investment management, financing, and investment partnerships. He has served as a board Chair and Director, with experience in strategic planning, governance, compensation, mergers and acquisitions, and executive mentoring.

Stuart Browne is the CEO of Pycap and represented Canadian venture capital on an international judging panel evaluating Brazilian startups at Web Summit Rio 2026.

A J.D. candidate at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law with a genetics degree from Western University and prior startup experience as a patent/IP assistant at Scooty.

Design strategist, innovation coach, and UX leader with over a decade of experience across financial audit, product strategy, and UX. Former Experience Design Manager at TD Bank and Head of Experimentation at the UNDP Accelerator Lab in Nigeria.

Tech executive, entrepreneur, investor, and lawyer with experience in strategy, product, sales, fundraising, and M&A. Built and sold B2B SaaS company Edilex; holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson and a law degree from Universite de Sherbrooke.

Founder, business development executive, and management consultant focused on helping founders find product-market fit and build sales playbooks. Previously a founding member of a proptech startup and a leader at a Silicon Valley SaaS company.

Oversees DMZ's operations across 11 global locations, focusing on advisory services and business development in partnership with governments, universities and NGOs.

Entrepreneur and senior executive with over 20 years in product development. Co-founded real estate SaaS platform Fourwalls and served as its CTO after acquisition; previously worked at Microsoft. University of Waterloo alumnus.

Leads global business development at DMZ, focusing on outreach and mission-aligned partnerships. Previously worked with startups across MENA, Europe and North America.

High-growth coach and multi-exit entrepreneur who advises startups on scaling, change management, and leadership. Has grown three startups to exit and mentored over 1,000 entrepreneurs.

Supports founders within DMZ's programs, with a background in electrical engineering and product management and a master's in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Toronto Metropolitan University.

Marketing professional with over eight years of experience who founded Alveare Social, a Toronto-based social media marketing agency serving B2B, B2C, and solopreneur clients.

Digital marketing expert with over a decade building multi-channel strategies for startups and global brands including Meta. Founder of social enterprise accelerator The VIZION.

Copywriter specializing in brand messaging, content marketing, and SEO content. Wilfrid Laurier University graduate who also publishes fiction under the pen name G.J. Allard.

Supports DMZ's marketing strategies, market research and social media content. A 2022 Toronto Metropolitan University graduate in Professional Communication.

Product commercialization and growth expert with 14 years helping early-stage B2B venture-backed founders reach product-market fit across cleantech, foodtech, proptech, and fintech.

Supports the planning and execution of DMZ's Black Innovation Program. Previously a publicist and digital marketer, and founder of marketing agency Perfect Math.

A Public Health student at Toronto Metropolitan University and social justice advocate, co-founder of health equity nonprofit Bridge Health Collaborative.

A J.D. candidate at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law with a background in finance and legal studies, interested in how law and innovation can expand opportunity for underrepresented founders.

Supports founders and startups with a focus on empowering women founders. Previously worked in marketing at Lufthansa Group and holds a master's from the University of Waterloo.

Leads government-funded programs at DMZ's Centre for Housing Innovation to advance solutions for Canada's housing sector. Holds a master's in Political Science from Carleton University.

Helps DMZ and portfolio companies navigate the Canadian political and regulatory landscape. Formerly a senior advisor to federal ministers of National Defence and Public Services and Procurement.

Manages DMZ's marketing, communications and PR strategies. Joined in 2020 and holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Professional Communication.

Leads programs supporting founders through mentorship and strategic guidance. Previously co-founded a Toronto staffing agency that grew to over 1,000 contractors.

Supports DMZ's finance function on the operations team. From Ireland, he holds a Bachelor of Business Studies from the University of Limerick.

Joined DMZ in 2017 and oversees its finances and budgets. Previously worked in the healthcare and university sectors and holds an MBA.

Supports DMZ's finance and operations team with expense reports, invoices and financial records while completing an accounting degree at the Ted Rogers School of Management.

A Bachelor of Commerce candidate specializing in Business Technology Management with a background in event planning, exploring the intersection of law and AI.

Provides front-line support across departments and assists with events at DMZ. A sociology student at TMU and Co-President of TMU UX.

Helps founders turn ideas into scalable businesses through programming and mentorship. Joined in 2022 after working at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce.

Coordinates DMZ's social media channels and content strategy. Previously worked in sports social media with the Toronto Maple Leafs and the CFL.

Joined DMZ in 2018 and maintains the DMZ office and provides technical support to members and staff. A McMaster University graduate in Mechatronics Engineering.

A law student at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law with a business degree from Schulich, interested in supporting emerging businesses through legal work.

Manages DMZ's information systems and builds web applications to support staff and startups. Joined in 2017 and holds a Mathematics with Computer Science degree from TMU.

Supports the execution of events and provides support to clients and team members. Holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce in International Business from Seneca College.

Acts as DMZ's primary media contact, promoting founder success stories. Previously worked for the federal government and at a boutique communications agency.

Supports DMZ's marketing and communications team with event logistics and materials. Has over four years of experience in digital media.

Supports day-to-day operations and coordinates meetings, events and programs. Holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto.

Manages special programs tied to DMZ's priorities. Previously worked in humanitarian aid and as Partners Success Manager for Plug and Play Egypt.

Supports founders and startups, drawing on his career as a product manager in the Toronto startup ecosystem. Holds a BComm from TMU and a Master of Public Policy from McMaster.

Provides administrative support to the Office of the Executive Director. Joined DMZ in 2017 and is a University of Toronto graduate.

Responsible for the development and management of DMZ's entrepreneurship programs. Previously spent time at NEXT Canada and in corporate venture capital at Compass Digital Ventures.

Leads practical AI implementation at DMZ and is founder and CEO of AI for Canadians. Has spent 12 years building Canada's innovation ecosystem across incubators and VCs.

Supports founders with strategic guidance and connections. Co-founded e-commerce platform teslakala.com and holds an engineering background with dual master's degrees.

Designs and evaluates DMZ programming to support founders. Previously taught business at Western University and organized corporate hackathons and workshops.

Leads DMZ's Black Innovation Programs, designing programs and advising founders. Has experience launching e-commerce ventures in Nigeria and in venture capital and startup ecosystems.

Leads DMZ's strategic partnerships and ecosystem development across Canada and globally. Joined as a student staff member in 2012 and helped shape DMZ's shift to an equity-based model.

Works directly with startups and plans programming to help founders reach their goals. Holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen's University with a background in gaming and esports startups.

Provides legal guidance and strategic solutions to DMZ and its startups. Co-founder of B-Corp Openly and a J.D. candidate at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law.

Focuses on creative marketing, storytelling and visual communication. A fourth-year Graphic Communications Management student at Toronto Metropolitan University.

Manages events and operations at DMZ with over a decade of experience in administration and project management. Holds a master's in Classics from Queen's University.

Leads HR initiatives and administrative functions supporting DMZ's operations. Joined in 2017 and holds a BA from Simon Fraser University.

Designs and develops DMZ's databases and web and mobile applications for KPI reporting. Holds an Honours BSc in Computer Science and Psychology from the University of Toronto.

Serves as the Executive Director's right hand, driving long-term strategy and connecting DMZ's stakeholders. Holds a BA from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Ottawa.

Managing Director of SBI JI Innovation, and a board member.

Co-founder of Apex, described in client testimonials as an experienced startup mentor and advisor who assists founders, including with Canada's Startup Visa program and fundraising.

Partner and head of partnerships, covering talent and PR support and relationships with the University of Tokyo, government, and companies.