About
Ayla Shahid is a recent graduate of the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics who is pursuing a Master of Science in Quantum Computing at the same institution. She serves as Coordinator of Ventures and Ecosystem at the University of Calgary and has held positions including Junior Data Analyst and software developer. Her technical skills include proficiency in Python, MATLAB, Qiskit, and Java, with experience in data analysis and astrophysics research.
Experience
- University of CalgaryCoordinator Ventures and Ecosystem | Quantum City2026
- University of CalgaryStartup Program Manager | Quantum City2025 — 2026
- QAI VenturesStartup Program Manager2025 — 2026
- WestJetCustomer Service Agent2023 — 2025
- University of CalgaryResearch Intern | Quantum City2025Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Shaw CommunicationsTechnical Support Specialist2021 — 2022
- Beacon Hill Physiotherapy & MassagePhysiotherapy Assistant2019 — 2021Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Education
- University of CalgaryMaster's degree, Quantum Computing2024 — 2025
- University of CalgaryBachelor of Science - Mathematics, Computational Applied Mathematics2018 — 2023
Skills & more
- Course Completion - Quantum Programming Core — D-Wave
From Ayla's professional profile.
Colleagues at QAI Ventures
Alexandra Beckstein
CEO and Founder at QAI Ventures
Anca Albu
Chief Operations Officer at QAI Ventures
Angelina Frank
Head of Science & Technology APAC at QAI Ventures
Anton Wendeborn
Events & Office Manager at QAI Ventures
Arianna Maschietto
Managing Director Calgary & Global Head of Value Creation Startups at QAI Ventures
Axel Thierauf
General Partner at QAI Ventures
Dr. Axel Thierauf
General Partner at QAI Ventures
Dr. Axel Thierauff
General Partner at QAI Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Ayla Shahid work?
- Ayla Shahid is Startup Program Manager, QAI Ventures Canada at QAI Ventures.
Same school
Also attended University of Calgary72
Laura BuhlerPartner, Head of Community at Felicis VenturesLeah GosbeeCFO at Version One VenturesRaghu BhaskarInvestment Manager – Sector Specialist Industrial IT and AI at Emerald Technology Ventures AgChris EricksonFounder at Pangaea Ventures Us Inc.Bryan ChowInvestor at Side Door VenturesWilson ActonManaging Partner at Tall Grass Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at University of Calgary21
Raghu BhaskarInvestment Manager – Sector Specialist Industrial IT and AI at Emerald Technology Ventures AgNadia LachmanInvestor at Amplitude Venture CapitalMark BlackwellGeneral Partner at Builders VCMegan LeeManaging Director Quantum City at QAI VenturesSaeed NeyshabouriHead of Acceleration Calgary at QAI VenturesAdam CraggPartner at Osney Capital
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Also worked at QAI Ventures20
Alexandra BecksteinCEO and Founder at QAI VenturesMarius AlmstedtDirector Strategy and Growth at QAI VenturesAxel ThieraufGeneral Partner at QAI VenturesMichael A. JacksonGeneral Partner at QAI VenturesAnca AlbuChief Operations Officer at QAI VenturesTobias DenzlerGlobal Head of Science and Technology at QAI Ventures
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