Our Advisory Council
The Advisory Council ensures the continued success, growth and relevance of the DMZ by providing advice on matters such as strategic direction, international growth, program reviews, fundraising, technology and industry trends. Additionally, the council promotes the DMZ in the broader business community, including among potential investors, customers and/or partners. They’re also here to open the right doors for startups.
Abdullah Snobar
Executive Director, DMZ & CEO, DMZ Ventures
Agnes Hilkene
Executive Director, The George and Helen Vari Foundation
Anthony Lacavera
Founder and Chairman, Globalive Capital and Advisory Council Chair
Bruce Croxon
Partner, Round13 Capital
Claude Guay
President & General Manager, IBM Canada
David Walmsley
Editor in Chief, The Globe and Mail
Fay Wu
Managing Director, NFQ Ventures
Isaac Olowolafe Jr.
Founder and General Partner, Dream Maker Ventures
Kevin O’Brien
President and GM, WW Canada
Mohamed Lachemi
President and Vice-Chancellor, Ryerson University
Peter Bowie
Independent Director, former CEO of Deloitte China