Marc is the founding principal of Critical Path Group. The firm manages a portfolio of technology & innovation conferences across Canada. These include the Banff Venture Forum, Atlantic Venture Forum, and AGRI Tech Venture Forum. Operating at the intersection of high growth potential technology companies, the VC community, and leading blue-chip corporations, our events focus on the highest potential emerging technologies. We believe that the most compelling challenges facing us as human beings will ultimately be addressed by emerging technology solutions.A graduate of the Royal Military College of Canada, Marc was an operational naval officer for eight years, serving in Halifax Class warships and exercising with allied navies around the world. Marc holds a BA (Hons) and an MBA specializing in technology commercialization and new venture planning. He has lived in Canada, the UK, Germany, and Australia. Recreational interests are focused on being an Earth Astronaut.