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Grant R. Jay

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EIR at SFU VentureLabs

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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About

Grant R. Jay is a senior advisor for growth and go-to-market execution at Rocket Builders with over 15 years of experience in business development and enterprise sales. His background spans satellite technology, quantum cybersecurity, industrial AI and IoT, human capital management systems, and heavy industry sectors including mining, utilities, and infrastructure. He has expertise in translating complex industrial workflows into enterprise contracts within regulated environments and leveraging Canadian innovation grants and procurement frameworks to commercialize advanced technology solutions.

Experience

  1. Rocket BuildersSr. Advisor - Growth-GTM Execution-Strategic Partnershipscurrent2024 — presentVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  2. HubbubHRStrategic Growth & Partnershipscurrent2026 — presentVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  3. SFU VentureLabsEntrepreneur In Residence (EIR)-Mentor-GTM-Growth-Scaling-Partnershipscurrent2026 — presentVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  4. Freelance/Self-employedFractional CRO Advisor-GTM-REV GEN-Scaling-Strategic Partnershipscurrent2013 — presentVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  5. Vanmok Leak Detection TechnologiesAdvisor-BD & Partnershipscurrent2024 — presentCanada
  6. Triton Environmental Consultants Ltd.Sr. BD Executive2025 — 2026Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  7. talpasolutionsDirector-BD & Partnerships2022 — 2024Canada
  8. SKYFOREST (an EarthDaily Analytics Company)Director Growth & Partnerships2023 — 2024Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  9. Minerva Intelligence Inc.VP Growth and Partnerships | Mining & Critical Minerals | ESG-Climate | Flood-Wildfire Risk | REIT's2021 — 2022Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  10. ViridienSr. Technical BD Director | GIS Solutions | Mining | Critical Infrastructure | Maritime | RAIL2021Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  11. ShiftboardSr. Director Sales | O&G-Pipelines-Refineries | Utilities | Healthcare | Corrections | Manufacturing2018 — 2020Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  12. DEIMOS IMAGING, an UrtheCast CompanyDirector Sales | Utilities | O&G-Pipelines | M&M | Forestry | Def. & Intel | Infrastructure2016 — 2018Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  13. DigitalGlobeDir. of Sales Canada | Gov | Forestry | Mining | O&G | Energy-Utilities | Defence | Infrastructure2013 — 2016Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  14. International SOS Canada CompanySr. BD Director-Energy Mines and Infrastructure | O&G | Utilities | Energy | EHS-Healthcare2013Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  15. BellAssociate Director-Commercial Satellite TV Western Canada2010 — 2013Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  16. VANOCVancouver 2010 olympics2010Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  17. SalesNOW CRMDirector Sales & Carrier Partnerships (Interchange Solutions Inc.)2008 — 2009Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Skills & more

Security OperationsStrategic Human Resource Planningglobal HCMHigher EducationDefense ProcurementForestryCRM IntegrationLarge-scale Data AnalysisEnvironmental ComplianceEnvironment, Health, and Safety (EHS)Data ScienceSales Strategy
+12 moreSales ExcellenceRevenue & Profit GrowthPartner Relationship ManagementOil and Gas ExplorationData AnalyticsGovernment RelationsChallenger SalesGeotechnical EngineeringAI for HRModern Risk & Framework MappingCloud-Native Architecture & Security PostureContinuous Compliance & Automation

Languages English · French

  • AI and Data-Driven Decision-Making for HR — LinkedIn
  • Preparing HR Teams for Agentic AI — LinkedIn
  • Building AI Competencies in Business Development Teams — LinkedIn
  • Leveraging AI for Governance, Risk, and Compliance — LinkedIn
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) for the Cloud-Native Revolution — LinkedIn
  • Challenger Sales Development Program — CEB, now Gartner
  • Certificate in Sales and Marketing Management — SMEI - Sales & Marketing Executives International, Inc.
  • Strategic Large Account Management (SLAM) — Motorola Solutions
  • Strategic Account Management — Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA)
  • The Counselor Salesperson — Wilson Learning

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Colleagues at SFU VentureLabs

Alexis Santoso
Marketing Associate at SFU VentureLabs
Andrew Elphinstone
EIR at SFU VentureLabs
Bob Harper
EIR at SFU VentureLabs
Brigita Cecic
Marketing Coordinator at SFU VentureLabs
Bruce H. Clarke
EIR at SFU VentureLabs
Chris Buckman
EIR at SFU VentureLabs
Chris Stairs
EIR at SFU VentureLabs
Chuck Hamilton
EIR at SFU VentureLabs

Frequently asked questions

Who is Grant R. Jay?
Grant R. Jay is a senior advisor for growth and go-to-market execution at Rocket Builders with over 15 years of experience in business development and enterprise sales. His background spans satellite technology, quantum cybersecurity, industrial AI and IoT, human capital management systems, and heavy industry sectors including mining, utilities, and infrastructure. He has expertise in translating complex industrial workflows into enterprise contracts within regulated environments and leveraging Canadian innovation grants and procurement frameworks to commercialize advanced technology solutions.
Where does Grant R. Jay work?
Grant R. Jay is EIR at SFU VentureLabs.
Where did Grant R. Jay go to school?
Grant R. Jay studied at Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne (BA, Political Science and Government); The University of British Columbia (Certificate in Marketing and Sales Management (1 year), BUSINESS); Motorola University (Certificate, Strategic Sales - SPIN-SLAM).

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