Spring Activator

Executive Director and Co-Founder of Propel Impact, which has trained 400+ youth across Canada since 2019; she previously founded a zero-waste necktie company and was an early employee at social ventures.

Founder and Co-CEO of Spring with over 25 years in technology and impact businesses and as an angel investor; he has raised over $80M and trained more than 400 impact entrepreneurs on investment readiness.

Managing Partner of Spring Impact Capital and former Chief Investment Officer at Spring Activator; previously Investment Manager at LGT Impact (now Lightrock) leading climate and agriculture diligence and CFO of Sistema.bio.

Managing Partner of Spring Impact Capital and former VP at Goldman Sachs Asset Management's Alternative Investments & Manager Selection team, with prior roles advising impact funds and at a London hedge fund.

Chief of Staff with experience in impact investing, gender-lens investing, commercial lending, and real estate development across three continents; holds degrees from Hong Kong universities and a certificate from the Middlebury Institute.

Program Associate and Propel Impact Summer Analyst alumnus, a graduate of Simon Fraser University's Sustainable Business program who has advocated for sustainability in business education.

Entrepreneur in Residence and co-founder of a mission-focused CPG business supporting small farmers in Egypt; she has appeared on Dragons' Den and guest lectured at several universities.

Accounting Manager with nearly ten years of industry experience and a CPA candidate, currently on parental leave.

Director of Impact Investing at Propel Impact with experience across the impact investing ecosystem, including roles at SVX and co-founding the Kingston Propel Impact Fund.

Handles administrative responsibilities and provides support across Spring, with strong analytical and client-facing skills.

Civil engineer turned venture operator-investor with nearly a decade across institutional asset management, enterprise SaaS, and venture investing; experience includes PGIM and building Manifest Climate to Series A, with expertise in climate and real assets.

Project Manager with over 8 years bridging purpose and profit across Asia and North America, with experience in fundraising, corporate partnerships, and impact strategy.

Manager of Programs & Advisory at Propel Impact working at the intersection of financial inclusion, well-being, and systemic change; she holds a BCom from UBC and is a Trauma of Money-certified practitioner.

Project Manager with a background in investor relations, compliance, sustainability, and private markets who supports the operations of Spring's investment programs.

Director of Impact Consulting with an MSc from HEC Montréal, experienced in program management and consulting for development finance institutions, funds, and foundations globally.

Entrepreneur and UBC economics graduate who co-founded a startup, worked at American Express, and managed the student-led Vancouver Propel Impact Fund; supports investments at Spring.

Venture-trained investor and due diligence advisor bridging science and markets across climate tech, biotech, and biomanufacturing; she has conducted 150+ diligence assessments and now sources deals in climate and health for Spring's investment team.

Director of Ecosystem Engagement with 15+ years designing and evaluating impact programs across public, private, and non-profit sectors in areas including migration, climate, and international cooperation.

VP of Finance and Operations at Spring, providing financial, administrative, and operational support and leading the Impact Startup Visa program for immigrant entrepreneurs.

Managing Director of Private Debt at Credicorp Capital.

Community Relations Lead active in the entrepreneurship ecosystem for over 10 years, including co-founding an edtech business and participating in South American startup accelerators.

Administrative Lead who handles administrative responsibilities and provides support across Spring, with strong analytical and client-facing skills.

Process-oriented Project Manager experienced in building operational structures for small organizations; holds a BSc in Marine Biology and MSc in International Development from the University of St Andrews.

Focuses on engaging future impact investors and supporting founders; holds an MBA from IE Business School and an engineering degree from McGill.

Investment Associate and entrepreneur who studied economics at UBC, co-founded a startup, worked at American Express, and managed the Vancouver Propel Impact Fund.