TechAlliance is at the forefront of Southwestern Ontario’s innovation economy, as the Province of Ontario’s Regional Innovation Centre for London and surrounding areas. Focused on supercharging our community, TechAlliance provides advice, experiences, and access to capital to launch startups, accelerate scale-ups and inspire talent. 

Our Team

We create an entrepreneurial culture, launch new startups, and accelerate growth for established tech companies, while attracting the next generation of tech talent and innovative entrepreneurs. We are the place for dreamers, innovators, and world-changing ideas.

Christina Fox

CEO
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Karen Chalmers

Vice President

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Jennifer Starcok

People & Operations Leader
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Andrew Leest

Manager, Startup Advisory & Venture Growth

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Davie Lee

Startup Advisor, Venture Growth & Corporate Innovation

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Trevor Shorte

Venture Growth & Storytelling Specialist

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Quinn Palmer

Communications Specialist

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Tanushree Prasad

Digital Marketing & Engagement Specialist

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Julia Greco
Julia Greco

Digital Marketing & Engagement Specialist

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Heather Siskind-Levite

Community Engagement Specialist
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Sarah Edmundson

Community Engagement Specialist
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Dina Kanarellis

CRM Data Analyst

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Our Board of Directors

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Keith Murray

Chair
VP, Operations at Autoverify

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Konrad Konnerth

Vice-chair
Owner, Konnexio

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Chris Dowding

Treasurer
Partner, MNP

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David Brebner

CFO & Co-founder, Mobials Inc.

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Peter Dillon

Partner, Siskinds

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Brennon D’Souza

Founder, DIBZ

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Anna Foat

Director, Global Digital Transformation Office, Sun Life Financial

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Christine Haas

Co-Founder & President, Renix Inc.

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Ian Haase

Serial Entrepreneur, Co-Founder, Motif Labs

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Heather Macpherson

Founder & CEO, The Minery Ltd.

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Brian Maxfield

President, ODEA

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Dr. Asha Parekh

Co-founder & CEO, Front Line Medical Technologies

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Michael Schmalz

President, Digital Extremes

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David Strucke

Chief Executive Officer, Media Sonar

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Our Mission

To champion, coach and amplify businesses, creating a vibrant technology community.

Our Vision

To empower world-class ventures and fuel growth in Canada’s innovation economy.

Open Call for Nominations for the Board of Directors

TechAlliance Board of Directors provides strategic leadership and governance of the organization. We are seeking Expressions of Interest from community members whose experience and passion align with TechAlliance’s mission and vision, who would like to support the continued growth and reach of our vibrant innovation economy. Submit an Expression of Interest here.