Kay Gardiner
CEO, Tech Manitoba
Program Director, Tech West Canada
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Kay leads Tech West Canada and manages all stakeholder relationships and strategic partnerships. She is a marketing strategist who has been specializing in trade shows and international events as a medium for business development since 1997. Her work with tech startups, traditional companies and as a self-employed contractor has given her strong insight into the world of entrepreneurship. Kay and her team have earned regional, national and international interest for their work in trade. She has recently taken on the role of CEO at Tech Manitoba, Tech West Canada's parent association.
Lasha Glennie
On Maternity Leave
Project Manager
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Lasha makes sure all the parts of Tech West Canada run smoothly. She is invested in making sure delegate companies get the support they need before, during and after all Tech West Canada events. She holds a BA from the University of Manitoba and a Human Resources Management Certificate. She is on the Board of Directors for the Alumni Association at the University of Manitoba and has volunteered with countless organizations including Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, Timeraiser and Alpha Gamma Delta.
Clara Buelow
Marketing Communications Manager
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Clara manages the marketing and communications for Tech West Canada. She works hard to ensure that all pieces of the marketing puzzle are relevant, engaging and on point while resonating with western Canadian tech companies and Tech West Canada’s variety of stakeholders. Before joining the Tech West Canada team, Clara worked in the advertising world as a copywriter.
Cindy Pearson
Regional Manager, British Columbia
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Cindy is an innovative strategist, growth specialist and partnership builder based in British Columbia. She has 18+ years of experience developing tactical and practical strategies for companies and industry associations in Canada’s tech sector. Cindy supports delegate companies and manages relationships with partners in British Columbia who are interested in, and involved with, Tech West Canada.
Isoken Odaro
Events Administrative Assistant
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Isoken is a skilled project manager. She has joined the Tech West Canada team to cover all things regarding the management of Tech West Canada while Lasha Glennie is on maternatity leave..
Juliano Goulart
Project Manager, Virtual Tech Trade Accelerator
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Juliano has founded two startups, raised capital, successfully grew them and exited his last one. He's now dedicated to helping Canadian companies go global.
Zahra Rezaie
Marketing Assistant
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Zahra works closely with the Marketing Manager to produce content and work on all things marketing for Tech West Canada.
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