Reza Enaloui is the Founder of Semitechnic Corp, a company focused on energy management and optimization. He holds a Master’s in Electrical-Energy Systems and a PhD in Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Technologies from the University of Alberta. A certified Project Management Specialist, Reza has a strong background in governance, having served as Chair of ERIN’s Governance Sub-Committee before becoming Chair of the ERIN Steering Committee in spring 2025.

Chris Lerohl is the Co-Founder and CEO of both Uproot Food Collective and Honest Dumplings Ltd., where he leads innovative approaches to scaling sustainable food startups. With a background in management consulting through Campus Innovation Consulting Group, Chris brings expertise in startup development, competitive and market analysis, e-commerce strategy, and grant funding. His skill set spans digital marketing, business analysis, and strategic thinking, all grounded in a strong commitment to sustainability and entrepreneurial growth.

Ahmad is the CEO of DOCEO AI, a company using artificial intelligence to help school districts make data-driven decisions that support student success. With a background in science and business—including an Executive MBA, certificates from Harvard and MIT, and a DBA in progress—Ahmad previously founded and led Intellimedia for 18 years. A dedicated community leader, he serves on several boards including Technology Alberta, the University of Alberta’s Computer Science Industry Advisory Board, and the Edmonton Regional Innovation Network. He also co-founded the Edmonton Research Park Business Consortium to foster innovation and collaboration in Alberta’s tech ecosystem.

Colin has spent 30 years in entrepreneurship and his current chapter is all about helping others navigate the tricky waters of starting and growing a business. As owner of several of his own businesses in diverse industries including building materials, renewable energies, social enterprise, and technology, he has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs around the world raise millions of dollars and, in many cases, create equity for their families and create better options for themselves, their communities, and changing the world at large. Including developing ecosystems internationally paired with microlending platforms, he currently serves on a few boards and as an Entrepreneur in Residence.

Tomi Oyende is a Growth Product Manager at BBVA with a strong track record in the technology industry. She brings expertise in product management, organizational development, and business strategy, along with a passion for public speaking and community impact. Tomi holds a Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Ruhr University of Bochum and is deeply committed to leveraging innovation to drive positive change in both the tech sector and social services.

Dipo is passionate about helping Black founders start and succeed in their technology business. As a result, he co-founded Black Business Ventures Association (BBVA) to support Black founders through their entrepreneurial journey. Dipo is currently the Executive Director of BBVA.

Before this role, he spent most of his career helping startups and established businesses raise equity capital to start and scale their business.

Richard Roy supports operations at DiscoveryLab, helping to build and strengthen the innovation ecosystem through event coordination, information sharing, and creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas. In his volunteer role, he contributes to scaling DiscoveryLab’s offerings, including the development of a customized CRM tool to better serve innovators. With expertise in business development, product development, and regulatory support, Richard also brings a strong background in policy and governance, making him a valuable contributor to the growth of Alberta’s innovation community.