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Karen Unland

Founder

Co-founder at Taproot Edmonton

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

FoundedTaproot Edmonton

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157 people in our graph share verified history with Karen — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Rohit SharmaunlockedKaren: together at University of Alberta (1989–1994)
×2Karen: together at University of Alberta
×9Karen: together at Carleton University

Co-founder at Taproot Edmonton

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Taproot Edmonton's investors · 4

Edmonton UnlimitedEdmontonOMERS VenturesToronto · $5M – $25M checksSummit PartnersBoston · $10M – $500M checksVersion One VenturesVancouver · $250K – $500K checks

Experience

  1. Taproot Publishing Inc.Co-foundercurrent2016 — presentEdmonton, Alberta
  2. Alberta Podcast NetworkPresident2017 — 2023Alberta, Canada
  3. Seen and Heard in Edmonton and That's a Thing?!Podcast host and producer2015 — 2022Edmonton, Canada Area
  4. Unland Media Consulting Inc.Media Consultant2011 — 2020Edmonton, AB
  5. MacEwan UniversityJournalism instructor2015 — 2018Edmonton, Canada
  6. University of Alberta, Faculty of ExtensionInstructor2014 — 2018Edmonton, Canada
  7. Postmedia Network Inc.Co-founder, Capital Ideas2012 — 2015Edmonton
  8. Grant MacEwan UniversityJournalism instructor2011 — 2012Centre for the Arts and Communications, 10045 156 St., Edmonton, AB
  9. Edmonton JournalJournalist1997 — 2011
  10. The Globe and MailReporter1996 — 1997

Skills & more

Start-up LeadershipBusiness Development

Languages English · French

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Karen Unland?
Co-founder at Taproot Edmonton
Where does Karen Unland work?
Karen Unland is Co-founder of Taproot Edmonton.
What companies did Karen Unland found?
Karen Unland founded Taproot Edmonton.
Where did Karen Unland go to school?
Karen Unland studied at Carleton University (M.J., Journalism); University of Alberta (B.A., Etudes canadiennes (Canadian Studies)).

Same school

Also attended Carleton University129

Karan MehandruManaging Director at Madrona Venture GroupKetav MehtaInvestor at Motus Ventures, LlcAlexandra JohnstoneMarketing & Communications Manager at Brightspark VenturesBrent MacDonaldPartner at Rising TideKenzie MacIsaacPartner at Cure VenturesFahim SheikhCEO & Co-founder at Mudita Venture

+ 123 more

Also attended University of Alberta185

Rohit SharmaInvestor at True VenturesChris EdwardsManaging Partner at Tall Grass VenturesTrish HendersonAdvisor at Tall Grass VenturesMurray RodeGeneral Partner at Bow CapitalRaymond BowerPortfolio Manager, Synergy Fund at Sofinnova VenturesSola CarrenaManaging Director, PE Team at Helios Digital Ventures

+ 179 more

Shared employers

Also worked at MacEwan University6

Arden TseInvestment Manager at Yaletown PartnersRay MuzykaInvestor at Leva CapitalKellie FayProgram Manager at Cultivator Powered by ConexusBlaine BertschCo-Founder & CEO at DryrunNathaniel RossolFounder at vrCaveRyan JacksonFounder at Full Circle Visuals

Also worked at Postmedia Network Inc.2

Karen N. LiManager, Marketing and Communications at Amplitude Venture CapitalGillian AkaiSenior Vice President, General Counsel, Communications and Corporate Secretary at Maple Leaf Foods strategic venture activity

Also worked at Edmonton Journal1

Ryan JacksonFounder at Full Circle Visuals

Also worked at The Globe and Mail5

Qasim MohammadDirector at Wittington VenturesJohn-Christian (J.C.) BourqueManaging Director at Teachers' Venture GrowthCraig EliasEntrepreneur-in-Residence, Bow Valley College at SproutxCharles FinlayFounding Executive Director at Rogers Cybersecure CatalystDeborah YedlinChair of the Board at Avatar Innovations