James is responsible for managing the vision and growth of Levven Electronics, developing and executing long-term corporate strategies, and building relationships with partners, stakeholders and investors. He is a life-long entrepreneur with a commitment to innovation, excellence and enhancing people’s lives. Prior to founding Levven, James and his partners founded Blue Falls Manufacturing, makers of Arctic Spas and expanded it’s footprint to over 30 countries. James is an active member and contributor to several entrepreneur organizations including Entrepreneurs’ Organization, the A100, Alberta Women Entrepreneurs, and Rainforest Alberta.

As the Associate Vice-President Industry Solutions at NAIT, Olle is responsible for leading the vision, strategic priorities, and alignment across multiple teams that serve industry through applied research and skills development. He has spent the past 16 years working with companies and academics to advance research, innovation, partnerships and collaborations across Alberta, Canada, and internationally.  His favorite activity is to help build effective and collaborative teams.

Stephanie is an accomplished entrepreneur with a vast background in corporate leadership. As the Principal of Take Roots Consulting, Stephanie has been instrumental in shaping the success of numerous projects through her extensive knowledge in strategic communications, corporate reputation management, public affairs, and media relations strategy.

Drawing upon her seasoned career in various sectors, including Hospitality, Life Sciences, and Consumer Packaged Goods, Stephanie's entrepreneurial spirit has propelled her forward. Having served on multiple boards and excelled in diverse professional environments, she has honed her skills as a valued contributor and respected leader in the industry. 

Deanna joined the team at Edmonton International Airport in 2018, and her work focused on developing, analysing, and managing international and domestic air service development.

Deanna has been a leader in international business relations and partnerships for over 10 years and has explored to date 30 countries which has enabled her to encompass a truly global mindset and obtain diversity and worldly strengths.

Deanna was the International Capacity Development Coordinator at the University of Alberta International, where she created training and education partnerships to share Alberta's expertise worldwide.

Deanna graduated from the University of Alberta Faculty of business in 2017 with a Master of Business. She previously received a Bachelor of Commerce Degree with distinction in International Business and Marketing in 2014.

Ahmad is an established member of the Alberta Tech community, having founded and expanded Intellimedia into a thriving corporation in the EdTech field focusing on Education Analytics and digitize form management.  Ahmad holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Alberta, Advanced Graduate Diploma as well as an Executive Master of Business Administration from Athabasca University and completed a Management Excellence program at Harvard Business School. Ahmad is a passionate community steward, committing both time and resources to supporting several not-for-profit and Indigenous organizations. Ahmad is on the board of Technology Alberta and a board member at the Computer Science Industry Advisory committee at University of Alberta, he strongly believes in supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta so that it is attractive to university graduates. 

Colin has spent 30 years in entrepreneurship and his current chapter is all about helping others navigate the tricky waters of starting and growing a business. As owner of several of his own businesses in diverse industries including building materials, renewable energies, social enterprise, and technology, he has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs around the world raise millions of dollars and, in many cases, create equity for their families and create better options for themselves, their communities, and changing the world at large. Including developing ecosystems internationally paired with microlending platforms, he currently serves on a few boards and as an Entrepreneur in Residence.

Deanna leverages networks to achieve strategic objectives. She approaches challenges from the perspective of increasing innovation. A project manager, networker, workshop presenter, and reviewer, Deanna works across and between organizations to seek and deliver projects that present a “win-win” for partner organizations. She holds a BA, and her role on science and engineering, small business, and funding teams serves to round out her ability to support businesses and non-profits alike.

Dipo is passionate about helping Black founders start and succeed in their technology business. As a result, he co-founded Black Business Ventures Association (BBVA) to support Black founders through their entrepreneurial journey. Dipo is currently the Executive Director of BBVA.

Before this role, he spent most of his career helping startups and established businesses raise equity capital to start and scale their business.

Doug is a senior executive with over 25 years of hands-on experience in leading and growing private and public companies based on extensive financial acumen, adaptive creativity, communication and problem-solving skills. Key strengths in adding value and creating a vision towards a long-term growth business to ensure maximum outcomes through the different stages of the business cycle. He is currently the COO of a growing software company and thrives in a wide variety of sleeves up functions including grant applications, HR, and hiring awesome people.

He possess solid financial acumen and an operations focus utilised to lead, transition, grow, and direct companies. With a have a long history of big-picture strategic vision developing strategies, evaluating, and presenting alternatives; providing direction, managing the balanced levels of detail; and acting as a strong liaison to subordinates, leaders and lenders.