Intrinsic Innovations

Co-Founder and Chairman of Intrinsic Innovations and CEO of Intrinsic Venture Capital, with expertise spanning the startup ecosystem, energy, defense communications, venture capital, and small-cap private equity. He advocates for economic immigration and sits on CVCA's international and government relations committees.

Growth strategist and trusted advisor to C-suite executives at scale-up companies, focused on market positioning and international expansion.

Startup founder in the fitness and photography industries with 20 years of experience as a CEO, electronic engineer, product manager and software developer.

Registered social worker with over a decade in clinical work and advocacy, co-founder of a social enterprise providing mental health services to the startup community.

IP expert with a 17-year career as an IP lawyer in India, experienced in foreign market expansion and technology transfer; founder of Spaljan Ventures and co-founder of Aequiradix Private Limited.

Startup founder in agritech and business consulting with 20 years of experience advising on government relations, international business and project development.

Corporate, M&A and private equity lawyer in Gowling WLG's Calgary office who previously co-founded and sold a pharmaceutical delivery technology company.

Community and entrepreneur manager with 15 years of sales and business development experience in oil and gas before moving into Calgary's tech sector, known for relationship building and organizational growth.

Chemical engineer and MBA with 30 years in oil and gas at Shell Canada and Suncor, now helping companies advance energy transition and decarbonization technologies.

Advisor with over 15 years of experience in shareholder management, M&A, business development and regulatory guidance; a certified engineering technologist and former STAC board member.

Specialist in translation supply management, global go-to-market planning and localization; led a company ranked among the top 50 startups in the Startup Istanbul Challenge.

Innovation consultant bringing new concepts across sectors including energy, cleantech, aerospace and the arts.

Chemical and molecular engineer and startup mentor, named one of MIT's 2020 'Innovators under 35', with three patents and over $3M CAD raised.

Software and IT project specialist focused on fintech software and an educator in Lean Startup and Customer Development methodologies.

Investor focused on cross-border Asia-North America transactions in health, fintech, space tech and deep tech, with VC/LP fundraising and market-entry expertise.

Former VP of Business Development at Energy Safety Canada and past President and CEO of the Petroleum Services Association of Canada (now Enserva), with over 40 years of industry experience as a mentor and advocate for energy and innovation.

Academic leading a university-based no-code education program, and an entrepreneur, maker, author and generative AI enthusiast.

Advisor with early-stage fundraising, business development and operations experience across cleantech, agtech and fintech, with work across four continents.

Startup venture advisor whose career spans startups, government, and design agencies, having co-founded and exited two ventures. He has been recognized in several Calgary and entrepreneurship awards and focuses on scaling ideas across global markets.

Innovation catalyst with over 18 years of leadership experience in commercializing advanced geospatial technology solutions.

Business analyst and health innovation specialist with human-centered usability testing experience who also coaches new immigrants on navigating job markets.

Certified coach with over 30 years in senior leadership who helps SMB owners navigate Canadian business culture and build inclusive teams.

Executive assistant and bookkeeper with a background in sales, finance, and administration, managing bookkeeping, event planning, and executive operations.