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Emily Charry Tissier
FounderCEO | Co-Founder | Biologist at Whale Seeker
Rimouski, Quebec, Canada
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Heather CrochetiereunlockedEmily: together at WWF-Canada (2017–2018)
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Emily: together at University of Saskatchewan
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CEO | Co-Founder | Biologist at Whale Seeker
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Antoine Gagné-TurcotteCTO | Co-Founder | Software Developer
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Bertrand CharryLead Biologist | Co-Founder
Experience
- Whale SeekerFounder & CEOcurrent2018 — presentMontreal, QC, Canda
- Blue Green FutureGlobal Advisor on AI for Oceanscurrent2025 — present
- Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST)Committee Member for Marine Mammal Special Interest Groupcurrent2025 — present
- ISMER- Institut des sciences de la mer de l'UQARMember of the Board of Advisorscurrent2024 — present
- Whale Research CollectiveCo-Founder, Directorcurrent2022 — present
- Whale and Vessel Safety Taskforce (WAVS)Co-Founder and Board of Directors2022 — 2025
- Nets for Net ZeroCo-Founder, Board of Directors2021 — 2024Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Concordia UniversityResearch Professional2015 — 2018Montreal, Canada
- WWF-CanadaBiologist2017 — 2018Montreal, Canada Area
- Contango StrategiesEcologist & Biostatistical Analyst2014 — 2015Montreal, Canada Area
- University of SaskatchewanResearch Professional2013 — 2014
- University of MinnesotaResearch Fellow2012 — 2013Department of Biosystems and Bioproduct Engineering
- University of Saskatchewan, Department of BiologyResearch and Teaching Assistant2009 — 2011Saskatoon
- Bonanza Creek Long Term Ecological Research Station (LTER)Project Manager2011Fairbanks, AK, USA, and Yukon YT, Canada
- University of Saskatchewan, Population Ecology LabField Research Technician, Population Ecology2009Sable Island, NS, Canada
- University of Alaska, Institute of Arctic BiologyResearch Technician2005 — 2008Fairbanks, AK, USA
- University of Florida, Botany DepartmentResearch Assistant2004 — 2005Fairbanks and Healy, AK, USA
Skills & more
Bilingual French and EnglishPlant EcologyBotanyMarine BiologyMultivariate StatisticsROrganizing and implementing field excursions in remote locationsRemote Wilderness First Aid certifiedEcologyScienceResearchEnvironmental
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Field WorkClimate ChangeFrenchBilingualStatisticsStatistical ModelingEnvironmental AwarenessEnvironmental Impact AssessmentEnvironmental ScienceBiologyData AnalysisReport WritingLanguages English · French
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Emily Charry Tissier?
- CEO at Whale Seeker
- Where does Emily Charry Tissier work?
- Emily Charry Tissier is CEO | Co-Founder | Biologist of Whale Seeker.
- What companies did Emily Charry Tissier found?
- Emily Charry Tissier founded Whale Seeker.
- Where did Emily Charry Tissier go to school?
- Emily Charry Tissier studied at University of Saskatchewan (Masters of Science, Biology); University of Minnesota (Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), College of Natural Resources).
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Techstars mafia2,377
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Brad FeldCo-founderFounded Techstars VenturesDavid CummingsTechstars Boulder Accelerator 2012Founded Undaunted +7Gleb ChuvpiloTechstars Boston Accelerator 2014Founded Thor Directed Energy +6Fritz LanmanTechstars New York City Accelerator 2012Founded Doppler Labs +3Ben LammMentor & InvestorFounded Breaking +3David RipleyFounder - Selected Company (Glidera)Founded Techstars Ventures +3
University of Saskatchewan mafia32
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended University of Saskatchewan67
Desmond PadhiOperating Partner at Westlake Village BioPartnersWilson ActonManaging Partner at Tall Grass VenturesChris PatersonVenture Partner at Tall Grass VenturesDavid SullivanVenture Partner at Tall Grass VenturesTyler BradleyVice President at WestCapPeter WilsonVice President at WestCap
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Also attended University of Minnesota322
Madeline PopeSenior Associate, Platform & Marketing at March Capital PartnersNate LeeFounder and Chief Information Security Officer at Scale Venture PartnersIsaac ZikeManaging Director at RiverVest Venture PartnersDean HlushkoSales Manager (Western U.S.) at Needham FundsRichard HeymanVenture Partner at ARCH Venture PartnersJohn BergstromInvestor at Mairs & Power VC
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Shared employers
Also worked at Concordia University10
Jason Della RoccaVenture Partner at Griffin Gaming PartnersWill RobinsonInvestor at Alliance DAO (ex DeFi Alliance)Michelle ChretienBoard of Directors; AVP Research Partnerships & Commercialization at Toronto Metropolitan University at Waterloo Accelerator CentreNima NateghiDirector of Government Grants and Incentives at Think8 Global InstituteRiccardo CardilliFinance Director at Amplitude Venture CapitalArmen ForgetFounder at Letter AI
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Also worked at University of Saskatchewan7
JD SheardPartner and Co-Founder at Eastend VenturesShaun SooniasVice-President, Indigenous Relations at FCC CapitalSteven SicilianoCEO & Co-Founder at Environmental Material ScienceTodd PugsleyTechnical/Operations Lead at CarbonovaJohannes DyringChief Business and Strategy Officer at SoftwareQ Inc.Bertrand CharryFounder at Whale Seeker
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