Where does Andrew Maxwell work?

Andrew Maxwell is Innovation Architect at Avatar Innovations.

Where did Andrew Maxwell go to school?

Andrew Maxwell studied at University of Waterloo (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Management of Technology (Management Science) - Technology entrepreneurship); London Business School (Master of Business Administration (MBA), Entrepreneurship and International Business); Imperial College London (Bachelor degree, Electrical Engineering).

Andrew Maxwell

Investor

Innovation Architect at Avatar Innovations

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Kartik TalwarunlockedAndrew: together at University of Waterloo (2012)

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Andrew: together at Temple University

About

Andrew Maxwell is a Professor of Technology Entrepreneurship at York University's Lassonde School of Engineering and founder of the Bergeron Entrepreneurs in Science & Technology (BEST) program. With over 30 years of experience, he has worked with entrepreneurs, universities, governments, and industry organizations to strengthen innovation capability and translate research into commercial and societal impact. His research focuses on how artificial intelligence is reshaping innovation adoption, entrepreneurship, and organizational decision-making through evidence-based frameworks and tools that support human judgment.

Experience

Innovation DoctorFonder and Authorcurrent2025 — presentToronto, ON
Avatar InnovationsInnovation Architectcurrent2020 — present
Lassonde School of EngineeringProfessorcurrent2014 — present
Disruptive Innovation Hub (DIH)Foundercurrent2020 — presentToronto, Ontario, Canada
Journal of Business VenturingMultiMedia and Entrepreneurship Field Editor2014 — 2025
Canadian Innovation CentreChief Innovation Officer2004 — 2025
NEXT AIInstructor2019 — 2020Montreal, Canada Area
Leighton Maxwell IncChief Innovation Officer2010 — 2020
Temple UniversityAsst Professor2012 — 2014Greater Philadelphia Area
University of WaterlooLecturer in Technology Entrepreneurship2004 — 2012Waterloo Ontario
University of TorontoLecturer2002 — 2012Mississauaga and Toronto
Academy of ManagementMember2007 — 2011
CATAMember2001 — 2011
University of Toronto at MississaugaProfessor2005 — 2009
Kangaroo Design & InnovationChief Innovation Officer2005 — 2009
RIC CentreCo-founder2004 — 2007
University of Toronto Innovations Foundation ExcelerManaging Director1999 — 2003
Maratek EnvironmentalManaging Director1994 — 1998
ABB InstrumentationManaging Director1990 — 1993
GEC CanadaDirector1986 — 1990
GEC VynckierDirector1983 — 1986
GEC PlcManager, Microcomputer systems1981 — 1983
Imperial College LondonStudent1975 — 1978

Skills & more

Entrepreneurship99Innovation Management56Research31Business Strategy69Commercialization18Management Consulting34Project Management24Start-ups99Venture Capital28Business Planning60Business Models4Program Management24

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Change ManagementStrategic PartnershipsProduct DevelopmentBusiness ModelingMarketing StrategyExecutive ManagementBusiness DevelopmentStart-up VenturesStrategic PlanningPublic SpeakingInnovation StrategyBusiness Angels

Languages English

P.Eng. — Professional Engineers Ontario

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Aurelie Lagisquet

Technology Development at Avatar Innovations

Bradley Wamboldt

Vice-President, Technology Development at Avatar Innovations

Bryan Trudel

CFO & Co-Founder at Avatar Innovations

Chima Nkemdirim

Government Relations at Avatar Innovations

Cristina Lopez

Finance at Avatar Innovations

David Pratt

Principal, Avatar Ventures at Avatar Innovations

Frequently asked questions

Who is Andrew Maxwell?: Andrew Maxwell is a Professor of Technology Entrepreneurship at York University's Lassonde School of Engineering and founder of the Bergeron Entrepreneurs in Science & Technology (BEST) program. With over 30 years of experience, he has worked with entrepreneurs, universities, governments, and industry organizations to strengthen innovation capability and translate research into commercial and societal impact. His research focuses on how artificial intelligence is reshaping innovation adoption, entrepreneurship, and organizational decision-making through evidence-based frameworks and tools that support human judgment.
Where does Andrew Maxwell work?: Andrew Maxwell is Innovation Architect at Avatar Innovations.
Where did Andrew Maxwell go to school?: Andrew Maxwell studied at University of Waterloo (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Management of Technology (Management Science) - Technology entrepreneurship); London Business School (Master of Business Administration (MBA), Entrepreneurship and International Business); Imperial College London (Bachelor degree, Electrical Engineering).

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Also attended London Business School800

Patrick ClaessenPartner at Cottonwood Technology Fund Dominic JacquessonInvestor at Index Ventures Sandra SchwarzerInvestor at Index Ventures Matt CherianVenture Partner at Monta Vista Capital Akshat GoenkaInvestor at Moonfire Ventures Giuseppe IademarcoHead of Global Partnership at P101 Ventures

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Also attended Imperial College London718

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Shared employers

Also worked at NEXT AI11

Emmanuelle CoppingerGeneral Partner at Inovia Capital Sergio A. EscobarManaging Director at Lalotte Ventures Bonnie ChauVice President at Lalotte Ventures Patricia EscoffierPrincipal at Seido Capital Florian KohlerEntrepreneur-in-Residence at Teralys Capital Saroop BharwaniFounder at Senso

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Also worked at University of Waterloo118

Rohan MongaInvestment Associate at Luge Capital Kartik TalwarGeneral Partner at A.Capital Ventures Wael NafeeGeneral Partner at RAED Ventures Leah MorrisExecutive Director, Encode: AI for Science at Pillar VC Inshaal QadirAnalyst at Panache Ventures Dominic BartonPartner at Radical Ventures

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Also worked at CATA3

Brian MaFounder, General Partner at ITERATIVE Sebastian HanneckerFounder at Cata Singapore, Singapore Ali IrawanCo-Founder & former CTO at Grosenia

Also worked at RIC Centre6

Moien GiashiPrincipal at GreenSky Ventures Dave KoladaManaging Partner at Greensoil PropTech Ventures Graham McBrideInvestor at Altitude Angels Amarpreet KaurPress Contact at Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)Sidhant SakhujaBusiness Development and Commercialization Manager at Ontario Centre of Innovation Giselle MeloGeneral Partner at MATR Ventures