Our Mission - Accelerate the shift to AI in a way that maximizes participation and benefit to people.Our Product - a leading federated machine learning and analytics platform enabling organizations to activate sensitive and distributed data silos to collaborate inside and across organizations and build powerful analytics and AI models in trusted ways. Use Cases - As an enabling technology, we see partners use our platform for a broad set of use cases including precision medicine, drug discovery, clinical trial cohort evaluation and recruitment, medical research, diagnostics, claims fraud, waste & abuse, AML, safe data monetization, M&A data evaluation, predictive maintenance, supply chain optimization, cyber security, etc.Our Differentiators - Easiest and safest end-to-end federated data analytics and AI platform (can be installed and running in production in less than 3 hours): named to CB Insights AI 100 (top 100 AI companies in the world); Microsoft Pegasus Partner, and Privacy by Design certified (first AI company in the world).

Wendy is the kid safe, choice-based, story-building platform preferred by parents. As a valuable alternative to gaming, social media, and passive video consumption, we are a new kind of story company with a mission to increase children’s reading by reimagining storytelling.

One of the founding members of the advisory board. The Vector Institute is an independent, non-profit research institution dedicated to the transformative field of artificial intelligence, excelling in deep learning and machine learning – an area of scientific, academic, and commercial endeavour that will shape our world over the next generation.

The Artificial Intelligence Stream brings together experienced exited entrepreneurs, leading scientists, and active investors to help scale ventures based around technologies underpinned by, or core to the advancement of, artificial intelligence.CDL startups work with these mentors to sharpen objectives, prioritize time and resources, raise capital, and engage with experts working on the frontiers of research.

The Space Stream at CDL-Toronto brings together astronauts, entrepreneurs, investors, and scientists from fields related to space exploration and transportation, satellite communications, and robotics. CDL startups work with these mentors to sharpen objectives, prioritize time and resources, raise capital, and engage with experts working on the frontiers of research.

Member of the Risk Committee and the Governance, Conduct, and Compliance Committee. Former member of the HR and investment committees.Aviva Canada is one of the largest general insurers in Canada, providing home, automobile, leisure and lifestyle, and business insurance, as well as claims service to more than three million customers nationally.We’re committed to serving our customers to the highest standards and building a stronger, more sustainable business – making a positive contribution to society and shaping a company with talented employees.Our workforce of more than 3,000 employees work with 1,500 independent brokers and small to large-sized businesses across Canada, to deliver high quality, affordable insurance products that meet customer needs.We’re here to help people, businesses and communities get back on their feet when the unexpected happens.

The Centre for Aging & Brain Health innovation is a solution accelerator focused on driving innovation in the aging and brain health sector. Established in 2015 through funding of $124 million, it is the result of the largest investment in brain health and aging in Canadian history, and one of the largest investments of its kind in the world.CABHI is a unique collaboration of health care, science, industry, not-for-profit and government partners whose aim is to help improve quality of life for the world’s aging population, allowing older adults to age safely in the setting of their choice while maintaining their cognitive, emotional, and physical well-being.

Polar is a global leader in software solutions for premium publishers. Polar's platform is used by more than 1,500 premium publishers around the world to create, present, service, and report their direct-sold native ad and branded content programs. Clients including Forbes, Huffington Post (AOL), Hearst, The Washington Post, MLB, The Economist, News Corp, The Telegraph, and Conde Nast.The company has served more than 15B native ad impressions for publishers.

#movethedial is one of the fastest-growing global movements dedicated to promoting the participation and leadership of all women* in tech

Instagram is a community of more than 500 million people who capture and share the world's moments on the service.Responsibilities:* Lead the team responsible for all commercial operations of the Instagram Partner Program* Responsible for managing the financial health of the program including top-line revenue growth as well as operating and capital expenditures* Recruit, build, and manage teams responsible for all partner development, management, sales activation, program operations, product growth, and innovationAccomplishments (ongoing):* Built and launched the Instagram Partner Program to all markets around the world* Expanded to new creative and video partnerships to highlight the unique value of the Instagram platform* Instagram launched self-serve advertising exclusively through Instagram partners, which helped drive strong initial advertiser demand and helped launch one of the fastest growing advertising businesses ever

Founded in 2004, Facebook’s mission is to give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected. Over 1.71 Billion People use Facebook every month to stay connected with friends and family, to discover what’s going on in the world, and to share and express what matters to them.Responsibilities:* Lead team responsible for all commercial operations of the Facebook Marketing Partner Program and partnership ecosystem* Responsible for managing financial health of the program including operating and capital expenditures and global top-line revenue targets * Manage regional teams responsible for all global partner development, partner management, and internal sales activation across Facebook (NA, LATAM, APAC, EMEA)* Manage global program operations team responsible for all program badging, audits, operations, data and infrastructure* Manage teams responsible for operating the Facebook Exchange (FBX) and LiveRail Exchange platforms* Manage growth team responsible for driving strategic product adoption and new product recommendations from partners with associated product and engineering teams* Responsible for helping to scale partnership ecosystems for new platforms including Facebook MessengerAccomplishments (ongoing):* Consistently rated as the top global partnership program in the industry by partners* Led global launch of the Facebook Marketing Partner Program including 9 specialties including ad technology, community management, media buying, small business solutions, Facebook Exchange (FBX), Audience on-boarding, Audience data providers, measurement, and content marketing - from former Preferred Marketing Developer Program (PMD)* Led significant international expansion of the program and the team * Identified and built new ecosystems to meet the growing needs of Facebook clients and agencies around the worldLearn more about the program by visiting http://facebookmarketingpartners.com/

Founded in 2004, Facebook’s mission is to give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected. Over 1.71 Billion People use Facebook every month to stay connected with friends and family, to discover what’s going on in the world, and to share and express what matters to them.Responsibilities:* Led a global team responsible for activation of global vertical strategies in local markets around the world* Work with local market leaders to develop new processes for strategic planning and activation* Partner with product management and product marketing to build vertical-specific product roadmap mapping and get in-market feedback on new product development needs by vertical* Proactively identify market-vertical clusters with similar strategic needs to drive scale in activation and identify highest value market and product needs* Build data models and dashboards leveraging internal and external factors to identify large vertical-market opportunities for FacebookAccomplishments:* Identified $xoo millions of additional revenue opportunities through vertical strategy planning in major advertising markets* Accelerated the adoption of global strategies and strategic product adoption in major markets around the world* Built an integrated planning framework that cascaded from global strategy, to local market and account strategy for end-to-end strategic activation and results tracking

Founded in 2004, Facebook’s mission is to give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected. Over 1.71 Billion People use Facebook every month to stay connected with friends and family, to discover what’s going on in the world, and to share and express what matters to them.Responsibilities:* Member of the Canadian Executive Leadership team that is responsible for all commercial operations for Facebook and Instagram in Canada* Developed annual and quarterly sales plans to support aggressive revenue growth targets* Identified and implemented various sales structures to meet the requirements of the business at different stages of maturity (territory, segment, and vertical focused)* Led team responsible for multi-million dollar strategic account management with large enterprise clients as well as financial services, retail, e-commerce, professional services, and restaurant vertical sales teams* Canadian representative on the Global Accounts Team helping to drive scaled local activation strategies for large global deals* Negotiated large advertising and joint business plans with top brands and agencies* Regular industry keynote speaker and media spokesperson for Facebook in CanadaAccomplishments:* Helped build Canadian sales team from 11 to 60+ people in 3 years* Sales teams consistently delivered triple-digit revenue growth and quota overachievement* Canada was consistently one of the highest revenue markets in FB globally * Most awarded sales team in FB globally for prestigious internal customer@core award* Facebook was voted one of the most influential brands in Canada

Cloud-based marketing software provider that Forrester Research called “the next generation of campaign management”. The company helps large enterprise brands build and manage their consumer database and execute 1:1 marketing campaigns across email, web, social and mobile marketing channels within a single platform.Responsibilities:• Define and articulate the company’s vision and develop strategies to achieve that vision in collaboration with the Board• Create annual operating plans to support the strategic direction of the Company• Define corporate culture and ensure employee commitment to the corporate vision, values and strategies• Recruit, direct and develop senior staff and manage their performance• Establish operational priorities and allocate resources in accordance with the Company's mandate, mission and business plans• Act as main liaison between the Company and market including managing relationships with analysts, media, top clients and partners• Thought leadership including speaking, authoring, networking and social media participation to establish the Company as a leader in its domainAccomplishments:• Successfully guided Company from non-funded start-up to emerging market leader with $10 million+ valuation and 35 employees• Delivered triple digit year-over-year revenue growth for multiple years including 184% y/y growth in year 2 with no sales team• Successfully raised over $4.5 million in angel and venture capital financing in very difficult economic climate• Added to IDC Private Vendors Watch List for 2010 as a “Company to Watch” and received a perfect score on “Corporate Strategy”• Built impressive global client base including Pepsi, Mars, Nokia, Cirque du Soliel, Virgin Mobile and AM Resorts.• Established critical partnerships with industry leaders including Oracle and Environics Analytics• Built world-class advisory board with senior executives from Microsoft, SAP, Yahoo!, PWC, IMG and Bell.

IMG is the world's premier and most diversified sports, entertainment and media company. They partner with the world's leading marketers and media networks to help them grow their businesses through event properties, media production and distribution, talent brands, sponsorship consulting, brand licensing, sponsorship sales and other services.Responsibilities:* Review and predict market trends in media* Strategic planning for expansion into digital media* Regularly meet with managing director to review market opportunities* Recommend and Evaluate acquisition targetsAccomplishments:* Developed high-level strategic integration plans for 3 prospective acquisitions* Developed a financial model to assess value of acquisition targets against strategic objectives of IMG

Digital media company that developed the world’s first updatable and trackable CD-ROM application before the mass adoption of broadband internet to enable rich digital media to be delivered to consumers through traditional media channels, creating new revenue channels for newspapers and magazines.Responsibilities:• Built and managed the vision and strategic plans for the Company• Created annual operating plans to support the strategic direction of the Company and managed them to execution• Acted as the main liaison between the Company and the market including managing relationships with analysts, media, clients and partnersAccomplishments:• Built key strategic sales and distribution partnership with Sun Media. The first of its kind in North America.• Built a strong base of clients including Microsoft, Effem Foods, Couche-Tard and Sprint• Sold equity position to partner in 2004