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Peter EckesunlockedMegan: together at SVG Ventures | THRIVE (2024–2026)
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×2Megan: together at University of Calgary
×5Megan: together at Edinburgh Napier University
About
Megan Croft is the Head of Canada Ecosystem Partnerships at SVG Ventures | THRIVE, where she supports THRIVE Canada's programs and operations, builds strategic relationships across the country, and manages government partnerships. Her background is primarily in the public sector, including industry engagement, business development, government relations, and applied research operations leadership focused on integrated food systems and agriculture innovation. She holds an MBA in entrepreneurship from Edinburgh Napier University and an MEd in sustainability, creativity, and innovation from Cape Breton University, along with a bachelor's degree in communications and a diploma in broadcasting.
Invests in
AgTechClimate TechFoodTech
Experience
- SVG Ventures | THRIVEHead of Canada Ecosystem Partnershipscurrent2025 — present
- SVG Ventures | THRIVEEcosystem and Partnership Operations Manager2023 — 2025Canada
- Lethbridge PolytechnicDirector of Applied Research Operations2022 — 2023Centre for Applied Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Lethbridge PolytechnicAssociate Dean, Centre for Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship2020 — 2022Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
- Lethbridge PolytechnicManager of The Integrated Agriculture Technology Centre (IATC)2020Centre for Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Lethbridge PolytechnicManager of Innovation and Entrepreneurship2019 — 2020Centre for Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Lethbridge PolytechnicAgENT Program Coordinator2018 — 2019Centre for Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Lethbridge PolytechnicOnline Course Writer & Editor2010 — 2018Centre for Teaching, Learning and Innovation
- Lethbridge PolytechnicSenior Administrative Assistant to the Dean2007 — 2010Centre for Applied Arts and Sciences
- EntrepreneurFreelance Writer/Editor and Writing Instructor2009 — 2018
- University of CalgaryAdministrative Assistant to the Department Head2006 — 2007Department of Drama
- Sutherland-Chan ClinicClinic Administrator and Liaison2004 — 2006
Skills & more
Microsoft ExcelOffice 365Writing2Editing2Communication5Research1Collaborative Problem Solving4Emotional IntelligenceEasily AdaptableInterviewingDesign Thinkinghuman-centered design3
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Curriculum DevelopmentAdult EducationHigher EducationEvent PlanningEntrepreneurshipTeamworkManagementLife SkillsPersonal DevelopmentInstructional DesignTeachingCoaching- Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy — MIT Sloan School of Management
- Rural Investor Education Series — ClassRebel
- 4 Seasons of Reconciliation - Special Campaign 2022 — Reconciliation Education Courses
- Strategic Doing: Leading Complex Collaborations — University of Northern Alabama
- Indigenous Canada — University of Alberta
- Management Fundamentals — McLean & Company
- The Practice of Coaching: An Introduction to Positioning Others — Roy Group Leadership
- Introduction to Human-Centered Design — +Acumen and IDEO.org
- Entrepreneurship Specialist certificate — National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE)
From Megan'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 Megan Croft?
- Megan Croft is the Head of Canada Ecosystem Partnerships at SVG Ventures | THRIVE, where she supports THRIVE Canada's programs and operations, builds strategic relationships across the country, and manages government partnerships. Her background is primarily in the public sector, including industry engagement, business development, government relations, and applied research operations leadership focused on integrated food systems and agriculture innovation. She holds an MBA in entrepreneurship from Edinburgh Napier University and an MEd in sustainability, creativity, and innovation from Cape Breton University, along with a bachelor's degree in communications and a diploma in broadcasting.
- Where does Megan Croft work?
- Megan Croft is Head of Canada Ecosystem Partnerships at SVG Ventures | THRIVE.
- What does Megan Croft invest in?
- Megan Croft invests in AgTech, Climate Tech, FoodTech.
- Where did Megan Croft go to school?
- Megan Croft studied at Edinburgh Napier University (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Entrepreneurship major); Cape Breton University (Master of Education (MEd) in Sustainability, Creativity and Innovation); Athabasca University (Bachelor of Professional Arts, Communication Studies).
Same school
Also attended Edinburgh Napier University33
Lena NedebockInvestment Associate at Burda Principal InvestmentsGreg AllenPartner at ChrysalixAugustine Groebacher ChenFinance Manager at SpeedinvestMelanie HiggsCFO & Operating Partner at AuxxoFelix BatschingCEO at W&W brandpool GmbHGraham BellHead of Corporate Services at Oakglen
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Also attended Athabasca University17
Jesse RashotteExecutive Director at Angel One Investor NetworkCorey KanzigSenior Business Officer at PacifiCan business fundingVeronica GarthPrograms Lead, Venture Pilots at Edmonton UnlimitedTom WhalenSenior Vice President, Applied Research, Engineering and Specialized Testing Services at Alberta Innovates funding programsClaudette McGowanGeneral Partner at Archangel Network of FundsKalyn AdamsDigital Advisor at Alacrity Canada
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Also attended Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)15
Shelley KuipersCo-Founder & Co-CEO at Inovia CapitalPhillip ArmstrongSenior Director, Technical Services and Construction at Allied Properties REITJenilou NeufeldAccountant at Alberta Enterprise CorporationDoug SimCo-Founder at Team CarePalMark TinanaFounder at AthennianBernard LeungChief Application Officer & VP, Canada at TS NANO
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Also attended Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology23
Dani TaoMarketing Coordinator at Untapped VenturesPaul LandryDirector of Sales @ Botpress at Boreal VenturesCoreen BouchardInvestor at SheBootDobrila MoogkInvestor at SheBootLeanne BoguskyExecutive Assistant & Operations at Climate Innovation CapitalAlana CurrierDirector of Operations at Innovation Cluster - Peterborough and the Kawarthas
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Shared employers
Also worked at SVG Ventures | THRIVE27
Peter EckesOperational Partner at Astanor VenturesJohn HartnettCEO and Founder at SVG Ventures | THRIVEHelen HartnettCOO at SVG Ventures | THRIVETawny ScanlanInvestor at FTW VenturesBen GibbonsFounder and Managing Partner at Waterpoint LaneAimee ElliottBusiness Development Analyst at SVG Ventures | THRIVE
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Also worked at Lethbridge Polytechnic1
Also worked at Entrepreneur17
KumaranFellow at Clear VenturesRocío PilladoInvestor at Adara VenturesNemer RahalManaging Partner at Mindset VentureMatt LashmarManaging Director, MassChallenge Switzerland at MassChallenge MexicoCarolin HirschbielSenior Managing Director, Chief Marketing Communications Officer at Capital DynamicsAmber AllenCo-Founder and Director at Empowered Startups Ltd.
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Also worked at University of Calgary59
Raghu BhaskarInvestment Manager – Sector Specialist Industrial IT and AI at Emerald Technology Ventures AgNadia LachmanInvestor at Amplitude Venture CapitalMark BlackwellGeneral Partner at Builders VCJacob GraingerAssociate at Pender VenturesMegan LeeManaging Director Quantum City at QAI VenturesAdam CraggPartner at Osney Capital
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