With over 25 years’ experience in financial services, I have international executive leadership experience in banking, insurance, risk management and non-profit leadership. As Vice President, I lead the execution of RBC’s community investment portfolios including RBC Future Launch, RBC 's largest-ever financial commitment to help young people prepare for the Future Of Work. I am actively engaged in the community and have volunteered on many boards. I currently serve on the board of The Metro Toronto Convention Centre Corporation and the William Osler Health System. Most recently, I served on the Ontario Workforce Recovery Advisory committee, convened by Ontario’s Minister of Labour. Advisory Committee member of the Canadian Multicultural LEAD Organization, People for Education and the Rideau Hall Foundation

A. J. Sikora, BEd, BMgt: A.J. Sikora is co-founder and the Chief Learning Officer of Qubo Consulting Corp., and an Edupreneur with experience in business, teaching, and coaching. After spending the last decade as an educator with the Calgary Catholic School District, A.J. now helps organizations to become quantum ready. Through his experiences, A.J. has gained a unique perspective about education and knows how to explain difficult concepts to people by building on their prior knowledge and utilizing certain educational principles. His specialty is making education interesting and meaningful, while focusing on the key information and how it relates to stakeholders. A.J. holds degrees in Management (BMgt International Management, University of Lethbridge, 2005) and Education (BEd Career and Technology Studies: Business Focus, Minor: Spanish, University of Lethbridge, 2012). During his studies, A.J. went on exchange to Guadalajara, México, and completed a summer course at the Universidad de Salamanca in Spain.

I am an Experimental Quantum Physicist at the Institute for Quantum Computing, University of Waterloo, which means I test quantum physics ideas in the lab using experiments. I am also Co-Founder and CEO of Qubo Consulting Corp. where We Make Quantum Accessible to business leaders and government organizations so they can make informed decisions surrounding the quantum sector by teaching them about quantum technologies. Find out more at www.quboquantum.com.I work in the field of quantum optics, and use equipment like lasers, mirrors, and specialty items like non-linear crystals to create quantum states of light. This work also involves a lot of electronics, computers/data processing, and special devices such as single photon detectors that can measure light at the single photon level.

Keziah Myers is a national force, who has continued to rise to the occasion, and push for change. Keziah has challenged herself and her peers to be serial optimists, helping them to recognize that inclusivity and radical intentionality are integral to business success. For this reason, Keziah has been named a Changemaker by The Globe and Mail, and a Distinguished Leader by Women in Music Canada. She is definitely not new to the game, boasting over 15 years in this space working with the likes of LU KALA, Maroon 5, OVO, Deborah Cox, XO, Jessie Reyes, Boi 1da and hundreds more.

Keziah has been called upon by the Canadian government and many businesses operating in the music industry to advise on ways to boost their company's success. Keziah is also called upon by educational institutions to inspire and empower students in secondary and post-secondary schools as a guest lecturer, workshop facilitator and keynote speaker.

Prior to ED, she has managed  PR campaigns, drafted marketing strategies, spent 6 years focusing on royalties and copyright, 3 years in label operations and management, and has built programs that have a lasting impact on the music ecosystem. Keziah sits on a number of Boards, travels the globe, watches her son Go-Kart race, and her daughter dance and sing. Keziah is supported by a partner like no other - pushing her to always reach for the top!

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Mick Schultz is a multi-diamond selling, 5× Grammy Nominated producer. He produced Jeremih's breakout album and sophomore album including the Billboard #1 hit "Birthday Sex" and 6x platinum selling "Down On Me" featuring 50 Cent. In 2014, recording in Malibu, Mick and Jeremih followed up their success with the 5x platinum hit Don't Tell 'Em which was produced and vocal produced by Mick. He also produced Zendaya's 3x platinum single Replay during that time.

Mick produced Rihanna's "Desperado" from her 2016 critically acclaimed album ANTI. He received a Grammy nomination for his work.

He received another grammy nomination in 2018 for his work on Kelly Clarkson's Gold selling album Meaning Of Life, in which he produced the songs "Heat" and "Medicine".In 2023 Mick produced a song on Diddy's The Love Album: Off The Grid entitled "Boo Hoo" which also received a Grammy nomination. He received two more nominations for Burna Boy's single "City Boys" and Burna Boy's album "I Told Them".He has also worked and produced for SoMo ("Ride"), DDG, KYLE & Chris Brown, KAMAUU, Abir, Stanaj, and others.

Arden provides startup capital to Alberta-based companies through Accelerate Funds II and III, which Yaletown manages with the A100. An accomplished investment professional with more than 15 years of private and public sector experience, he works with portfolio company teams to support their performance and is highly active in the Alberta technology startup community. Throughout his career, Arden has focused on discovering and managing value. As an investment analyst with AIMCo, he took part in the active oversight of environmental, social, and governance issues that impacted AIMCo’s then $70B portfolio of assets, as well as underwriting more than $1 billion in real estate transactions. He also worked in commercial leasing and sales with Barclay Street and Torode Realty. Before joining the Accelerate Fund team, Arden oversaw entrepreneurship development as manager of the University of Alberta’s Venture Mentoring Service. He holds an MBA in finance from the University of Alberta and is a graduate of Royal Roads University’s Certified Executive Coaching program.

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Dr. Marvin Washington (Ph.D., Northwestern University / Kellogg Graduate School of Management), is most known as a Pracademic (practicing academic).   Dr. Washington has written three books focused on leadership, strategy, and organizational change. His most recent book is, Lead Self First Before Leading Others with Stephen Hacker at Business Expert Press.Over the past 20 years, Dr. Washington has worked with a wide array of organizations. Most notably, Dr. Washington was the Academic Director for Alberta Health Services Executive Leadership Program. He has also worked with organizations such as Enbridge, Shaw Communications, AIMCo, Blue Cross, YMCA, Parkland Fuels, Syncrude, and SportChek, many ministries and departments in the Country of Botswana, the state of Oregon, Government of Alberta and the City of Edmonton on topics of leadership, organizational change, and diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice.

Since July, 3, 2023 Dr. Washington is the College Dean / Vice-Provost for Social Sciences and Humanities at University of Alberta. In his almost 25 years as an academic Dr. Washington has worked at Portland State University, Texas Tech University and The University of Iowa. Academically, Dr. Washington research often focuses on processes of organizational and institutional change.On a personal note, Dr. Washington is married and has 3 sons. When not at work, Dr. Washington is an avid basketball fan having coached boys’ and girls’ basketball teams for almost 25 years.

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In my current role as CEO of Zero Point Cryogenics I play a key part in both the management and operational teams.Working in collaboration with my coworkers I am responsible for the planning, organization, and general controls to optimize operational activities and function within ZPCMy responsibilities within the organization include: project management, business development, fiscal management, client relationships, risk management, and growth.Simply put my job is to remove obstacles so that my high performing team can execute their roles and responsibilities effectively It is an honor to work with and lead such a talented and dedicated team!

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Jameela Ghann is a marketing and automation expert who helps businesses streamline their marketing processes. With over 8 years of experience, she specializes in creating high-converting content and implementing efficient marketing strategies. Jameela is particularly passionate about empowering female entrepreneurs to effectively market their businesses.Jameela, holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business, and brings diverse marketing experience to the table for her clients. From managing her own e-commerce store to excelling in B2B SaaS marketing and agency work, Jameela has honed her skills in automating and optimizing marketing processes. She helps businesses attract ideal customers through strategic content creation, leveraging SEO, email marketing, and social media. Jameela's expertise extends to developing comprehensive marketing automation systems that save time and increase ROI. Her approach combines thorough market research, pain point analysis, and cutting-edge automation tools to create marketing strategies that consistently deliver results. Jameela is dedicated to empowering businesses, especially those led by female entrepreneurs, to achieve their marketing goals efficiently and effectively.

Recent Career Highlights:--> Implemented a fully automated email marketing funnel for a female-led startup, resulting in a 200% increase in qualified leads within 3 months.--> Led a video series on marketing automation for entrepreneurs, reaching over 500 participants--> Achieved first-page Google rankings for multiple clients across various competitive industriesQuote:"Effective marketing isn't just about creating content; it's about building systems that consistently deliver your message to the right audience at the right time. Automation is the key to scaling your impact without scaling your effort." - Jameela Ghann

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Rabib Alam is a proud UofA Petroleum Engineering Alumni (Class of 2017) and an experienced Technical Program Manager at Tesla, currently based in San Francisco. With over six years of experience in ad-tech, e-commerce, automotive, and energy software development, Rabib has led numerous innovative projects, driving significant advancements in machine learning, data engineering, and system architecture through iterative and user-centered design thinking approaches.

Alvina Phan is a Senior Analyst in Supplier Relationship Management at AIMCo and is a designated CPA and a Pro-Sci Certified Change Management Practitioner. Through her CPA journey at PwC, Alvina gained extensive experience in financial reporting and capital markets advisory in industries including financial services, technology, retail, real estate, oil & gas, energy & utilities, aviation, aerospace defence, sports & entertainment, and telecommunications. Her diverse background and expertise in digital solutions and process optimization drive supply chain practices that are diverse, inclusive, and both financially and operationally efficient.Now at AIMCo, Alvina specializes in supplier relationship management, market analyses, performance management, and social procurement. She develops and implements supplier strategies to modernize procurement, enhance diversity, strengthen relationships, encourage innovative solutions from suppliers, uphold ethical practices, and create meaningful social impact.

She pioneered a DEI framework and model to capture supplier DEI data for strategic procurement decision making, which were recognized by the Hackett Group as the first of its nature in North America. This framework and model gained further traction from industry leaders such as SAP, TealBook, the National Bank of Canada, and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, highlighting the growing importance of supplier relationship management and social procurement in improving supply chain practices.

Alvina’s intersection of financial reporting, supplier relations, and social procurement provides valuable strategies for organizations committed to fostering a more inclusive and socially responsible business environment.

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Ray Yue, a prominent Canadian business leader, healthcare professional, and serial entrepreneur, possesses a remarkable track record of founding and scaling successful ventures, spanning medical clinics, pharmacies, specialist practices, large format wellness centres and innovative tech companies.Recognized among Canada's Top 40 Entrepreneurs and a Top 40 Under 40 by Avenue/Edify, Ray's commitment to excellence is evident. He's not only a healthcare innovator but also a staunch advocate for mental health.

Ray is a dynamic health systems leader, fostering broad-scale collaboration with government, Indigenous nations, and social agencies to innovatively enhance the well-being of diverse communities.

His mission revolves around optimizing healthcare access and breaking down barriers, ultimately improving countless lives nationally and internationally..

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