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Independent Consultant
DoorWayIndependent Consultant
Jan. 2025 - Mar. 2025Provide strategic guidance on all levels of DoorWays platform to align technical, operational, and strategic goals with company growth. Develop internal and external sales and marketing materials to enhance user experience for real estate operators, technicians, and tenants.
Speaker
Turks in TechSpeaker
Jan. 2025 - Jan. 2025Toronto, Ontario, Canada• Presented at the inaugural Turks in Tech Summit in Toronto on industrial hemp uses and global market opportunities. • Discussed industrial hemp fiber, flower, and grain applications for industry growth. • Shared insights on the potential of the global hemp market, focusing on opportunities in Turkey and Canada.
Guest Speaker
Trinity College School - TCSGuest Speaker
Dec. 2024 - Dec. 2024Delivered a powerful keynote presentation to 450 high school students and faculty members at Trinity College School, sharing insights as an Indigenous woman entrepreneur on resiliency, community impact, and giving back. Shared my personal experiences, my journey along with practical advice, emphasizing the importance of diversity and inclusion in entrepreneurship.
Panelist and Moderator
Inventures CalgaryPanelist and Moderator
May. 2024 - May. 2024Calgary, Alberta, Canada• Moderated and hosted a panel with 40+ attendees, showcasing diverse entrepreneurs and emphasizing equity, diversity, and inclusion. • Highlighted the future of social impact for community-based entrepreneurs. • Engaged in thought-provoking discussions on the importance of diversity in entrepreneurship.
Public Speaker
League of Innovators Startup AcceleratorPublic Speaker
Apr. 2024 - Apr. 2024Spoke at Earth Day Event hosted by League of Innovators and Next36, sharing insights as an AgTech entrepreneur. Highlighted the importance of sustainability and innovation in the agriculture sector.
Google For Startups Accelerator : Women Founders Cohort 2024
GoogleGoogle For Startups Accelerator : Women Founders Cohort 2024
Mar. 2024 - Mar. 2024SkyAcres Agrotechnologies was selected as one of 3 Canadian companies for Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders. The first cohort started back in 2020 to support opportunity and reduce barriers for women founders in North America. 15 companies were selected to participate in the 10-week equity-free program brings the best of Google’s programs, products, people and technology to help women-led tech startups scale and grow their business. Startups receive mentorship, technical project support, and workshops focused on product design, customer acquisition, and leadership development.
30 Under 30: Canadian Sustainability Leaders
Corporate Knights30 Under 30: Canadian Sustainability Leaders
Nov. 2023 - Nov. 2023Selected as one of Canadas Top Sustainability Leaders. Every April, Corporate Knights opens the 30 Under 30 nominations to the public. An internal team narrowed the list of submissions down to a short list of 50, then a panel of judges each submitted their top 30 picks.
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
SkyAcres Agrotechnologies Inc.Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Mar. 2022 - Oct. 2024• Built the company from a novel technology, to a revenue generating business • Created relationships with industry stakeholders nationwide and globally • Led nationwide strategy to collaborate with Indigenous communities for affordable, nutrient-dense food access. • Developed market research, business development strategies along with internal and external assets for customer acquisition and pilot projects. • Supported R&D with aeroponic technology and energy efficiency optimization.
CEO and Founder
HempergyCEO and Founder
May. 2017WaterlooHempergy designs and produces hemp-based products for the construction, manufacturing and textile industries.
Founder
Laplante SolutionsFounder
May. 2017Advised and supported 15+ individual business owners, start ups and non profits across Canada & internationally. Providing all around support on fundamental elements of their organization by implementing impactful strategies focused on efficient systems design, streamline business operations, and stakeholder engagements. Skills include: Project Management Communication Strategic Planning Grant Writing Fundraising

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