Van takes possession, as the founder of Scott Sertyrett goes down.
Venture for Canada (VFC) appointed a new executive director, since he adapts to the changing technological industry.
A charitable organization for young entrepreneurs said that Stephen Van will begin as a general director on October 13. Van is replaced by the founder of Scott Steyrrett, who created the organization in 2013. Steyrrett has already announced his October departure in May.
“[Wang] It brings a rare combination of entrepreneurial vision, cross experience and passion to strengthen the Canadian talent pipeline. ”
Parm GillIN
Enterprise in Canada
Recently, Van served as a commercial lawyer, focusing on mergers and transactions, both in New York and Toronto. He also gave lectures on the management of artificial intelligence (AI) and global affairs at the University of Toronto and Harvard University. In China, he was the executive director of non -profit innovations in social innovation.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the VFC Parm Jill stated in his statement that these talents are crucial, since Van planned how to scale the organization’s entrepreneurship as part of the acquisition and adoption program at a time when the economy is engaged in “unprecedented problems”.
“[Wang] It brings a rare combination of entrepreneurial vision, cross experience and passion for strengthening the Canadian talent pipeline, ”said Gill.
Van, in turn, claimed in his statement that the VFC emphasis on expanding the rights and capabilities of young entrepreneurs was “more important than when liba.” He said that his experience as an immigrant helped him understand the values of community and education.
“I hope that the future in the future is the next generation with instruments of tomorrow, and also uses its talents to help startups and small and medium enterprises to flourish, introducing technology, including artificial intelligence, thoughtfully and responsibly,” Van said.
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In May, Estyrrett announced the plans of his departure in October, noting in LinkedIn Post that the search began to replace it. He promised a “smooth and thoughtful transition” with his successor, while he considered “new entrepreneurial efforts”.
VFC began as a “non -profit organization at an early stage”, according to a charitable organization, but has since turned into a company in Canada, which claims to collect more than $ 80 million. He launched programs in regions such as Atlantic Canada And British Colombia Make an internship and connect startups with recent graduates. He also received funding from federal and provincial governments when concluding partnerships from BDC CapitalLegal giant DentonsAnd Now the struggle Laboratory of the lighthouse.
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