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Commercial, editorial and documentary photographic / media production services. Award-winning photojournalist specializing in underwater, aerial and expedition related photography. Licensed operator providing Aerial (UAV) cinematography services for network TV and feature film. Passionate supporter of environmental and marine conservation initiatives. Selected Publications:CNN Photo Blog, RedBull Media House, Toronto Star, News Photographers Association of Canada, Asia Photojournalist, National Geographic Online, PhotoEd, Photography Served, Lens Culture Emerging Talent, DivePhotoGuide, Klaserie Kronicle Credits:• UAV Ground Pilot School / Radio Operator / Transport Canada Commercial Flight Permit • UAV Ground Supervisor - “Rookie Blue” (CanWest), “Orphan Black” (Temple St. Productions)• UAV Build Project Supervisor – Suicide Squad” (Warner Bros.) Feature Film• Screen Industries Research Institute (SIRT) – UAV Systems – Key Note Speaker• Humber College Continuing Studies – “Drone Filmmaking” Course – Instructor / Co-AuthorWebsite: www.grantstirton.com

Sourcing, qualifying and engaging with potential Venture Capital investment opportunities focused on financial technology – SaaS, mobile and cloud solutions in Canada and the U.S.Primary responsibilities include origination, due diligence, market research, business plan analysis and establishing relationships with industry partners, institutional investors and prospective investments.

Capital IQ was a financial technology startup which provided a modelling and analytical platform for investment banking, hedge funds, private equity, sovereign wealth and government. It was later acquired by S&P (Standard & Poor’s). Part of the pioneering team that built Capital IQ's business across Asia Pacific, growing the team from 3 to over 30 staffs, and opening offices in HK, Beijing, Singapore and Tokyo.Opened and led South East Asia sales office and regional client development.Recipient of the Standard & Poor’s President’s Circle Global Sales Award (2010 & 2011)

Boutique investment bank providing a variety of transaction and financial advisory services. Key responsibilities included financial modelling, due diligence, industry and company valuation.Transaction experience includes divestitures, buyouts and financings (C$10MM - C$100MM).Clients included Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Utilities, Industrials, Manufacturing and Outsourced Services.

Experience includes providing analysis, valuation and financial modelling for Mergers & Acquisitions and Debt Capital Markets groups.Supported blue chip transactions in acquisitions, takeover defense, shareholders rights, corporate debt origination, financial structuring, valuation and sales. (C$100MM – C$4B) Industry experience includes Aerospace & Defense, Materials, Real Estate and Industrials.