Where did Erin Poeta go to school?

Erin Poeta studied at Ivey Business School at Western University (Honours Business Administration, Global Leadership); San Francisco Institute of Architecture (Master of Science - MS); Western University (Business and Spanish Studies).

Erin Poeta

Investor

Chief of Staff and Quebec Market Lead at GroundBreak Ventures

Lafayette, California, United States

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Bryan ChowunlockedErin: together at Hugessen Consulting Inc. (2012)

×8Erin: together at Ivey Business School at Western University

×2Erin: together at Western University

Erin: together at Canadian Securities Institute

About

Erin Poeta is Chief of Staff, Partner (Fund II), and Quebec Market Lead at GroundBreak Ventures, a platform that invests in and accelerates early-stage technologies across the housing lifecycle. She also owns and operates CanvasCamp North America and previously co-founded and spent five years running Calgary's first impact investment fund, leading its investment committee. Her work spans investor, consultant, operator, and builder roles, with a focus on construction technology and real estate.

Experience

GroundBreak VenturesChief of Staff | Partner (Fund II)current2025 — presentMontreal, QC
CanvasCampFounder (Canada), Owner & President, North Americacurrent2020 — presentNorth America
DIRTTChief of Staff2023 — 2024
DIRTTDirector, Revenue Operations & Strategy2021 — 2023Calgary, Canada Area
DIRTTSenior Manager, Revenue Operations & Strategy2019 — 2021
Local Investing YYCCo-Founder & Chair of Investment Committee2016 — 2021
Hugessen Consulting Inc.Manager, Senior Corporate Performance Consultant2016 — 2018Calgary, Canada Area
Hugessen Consulting Inc.Associate, Corporate Performance Consultant2013 — 2016Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Hugessen Consulting Inc.Senior Analyst, Corporate Performance Consultant2012 — 2013Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Carpedia InternationalProcess Improvement & Strategy Consultant2011 — 2012USA/Canada
GMA Cover CorporationStrategy Specialist2009 — 2011Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Tiburon LtdOperations Analyst2009Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Skills & more

Microsoft Excel4Systems ThinkingAttention to Detail4Investment Banking1Drafting CorrespondenceInternal and External CommunicationsStrategic VisionProject CoordinationConstruction TechnologyDigital MarketingExecutive Compensation PlanningObjectives and Key Results (OKRs)

+12 more

C-level supportCorporate StrategyVenture CapitalDue DiligenceESGFinancial ModelingStart-up VenturesE-CommerceSearch Engine Optimization (SEO)LeadershipStrategic PlanningAnalytical Skills

From Erin's professional profile.

Colleagues at GroundBreak Ventures

Anvay Rai

Investment Associate at GroundBreak Ventures

Jason Kraatz

Director at GroundBreak Ventures

Lawrence Fan

Venture Partner at GroundBreak Ventures

Mark Nolan

Investor at GroundBreak Ventures

Mike Vollman

Legal Advisor at GroundBreak Ventures

Navin Kaminoulu

Corporate Development Partner at GroundBreak Ventures

Poonam Sharma

Investor at GroundBreak Ventures

Richard Blundell

Investor at GroundBreak Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Erin Poeta?: Erin Poeta is Chief of Staff, Partner (Fund II), and Quebec Market Lead at GroundBreak Ventures, a platform that invests in and accelerates early-stage technologies across the housing lifecycle. She also owns and operates CanvasCamp North America and previously co-founded and spent five years running Calgary's first impact investment fund, leading its investment committee. Her work spans investor, consultant, operator, and builder roles, with a focus on construction technology and real estate.
Where does Erin Poeta work?: Erin Poeta is Chief of Staff and Quebec Market Lead at GroundBreak Ventures.
Where did Erin Poeta go to school?: Erin Poeta studied at Ivey Business School at Western University (Honours Business Administration, Global Leadership); San Francisco Institute of Architecture (Master of Science - MS); Western University (Business and Spanish Studies).