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Lisa Merdjan

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Head of Canada Programs at SVG Ventures | THRIVE

New York, New York, United States

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About

Lisa Merdjan is Head of Canada Programs at SVG Ventures | THRIVE, overseeing delivery of the THRIVE Academy and THRIVE Canada Accelerator; she previously served as THRIVE Academy Manager across five cohorts. Before joining THRIVE, she worked at MaRS Discovery District, where she managed a program supporting early-stage startups in raising funding, growing revenue, and scaling teams across sectors including Health, Cleantech, Fintech, and Enterprise Software. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Development with a minor in Urban Systems from McGill University.

Invests in

AgTechFoodTech

Experience

  1. SVG Ventures | THRIVEHead of Canada Programscurrent2025 — presentToronto, Ontario, Canada
  2. SVG Ventures | THRIVEAcademy Program Manager2022 — 2025Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  3. MaRS Discovery DistrictManager, Client Engagement, Startups2021 — 2022Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  4. MaRS Discovery DistrictSenior Associate, Venture Services2020 — 2021Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  5. MaRS Discovery DistrictAssociate, Venture Services2019 — 2020Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  6. MaRS Discovery DistrictCoordinator, MaRS Start Program2018 — 2019Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  7. McGill UniversitySports Information and Marketing Intern2016 — 2017Montreal, QC
  8. MonWHOAdministration Team Member2016Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area
  9. SNVRenewable Energy Sector Intern2015Harare, Zimbabwe
  10. McGill Model United NationsPress Staff Member2015Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area
  11. Zimbabwe Model United NationsCo-Head of Press and Media2012 — 2014Zimbabwe

Skills & more

Analytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsRelationship Development1Interpersonal Communication4Public Speaking3Team Leadership4Teamwork2Leadership2Strategy1Community DevelopmentProject ManagementCross-functional Team Leadership
+12 moreOperationsCustomer SuccessOperations ManagementCommunity EngagementWebsite AdministrationMedia RelationsSocial Media MarketingDigital MediaEvent ManagementCustomer ServiceConference OrganizationOnline Research

Languages English · Spanish

  • Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects — Coursera
  • UN Sustainable Development Goals Advocate — United Nations

From Lisa's professional profile.

Colleagues at SVG Ventures | THRIVE

Aimee Elliott
Business Development Analyst at SVG Ventures | THRIVE
Alon Abramovich
Legal Counsel at Mars Growth Capital
Andrea Schweiger
Legal at Grazia Equity GmbH
Ben Lesage
Quebec Program Manager at SVG Ventures | THRIVE
Carin Gerhardt
Director of Corporate Programs at SVG Ventures | THRIVE
Coleton Fisher
Academy Manager at SVG Ventures | THRIVE
Danny O'Brien
Managing Director EMEA & Global Programs at SVG Ventures | THRIVE
Danny O’Brien
Managing Director EMEA & Global Programs at SVG Ventures | THRIVE

Frequently asked questions

Who is Lisa Merdjan?
Lisa Merdjan is Head of Canada Programs at SVG Ventures | THRIVE, overseeing delivery of the THRIVE Academy and THRIVE Canada Accelerator; she previously served as THRIVE Academy Manager across five cohorts. Before joining THRIVE, she worked at MaRS Discovery District, where she managed a program supporting early-stage startups in raising funding, growing revenue, and scaling teams across sectors including Health, Cleantech, Fintech, and Enterprise Software. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Development with a minor in Urban Systems from McGill University.
Where does Lisa Merdjan work?
Lisa Merdjan is Head of Canada Programs at SVG Ventures | THRIVE.
What does Lisa Merdjan invest in?
Lisa Merdjan invests in AgTech, FoodTech.
Where did Lisa Merdjan go to school?
Lisa Merdjan studied at McGill University (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Development Economics and International Development); Harare International School (International Baccalaureate Diploma).

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