HELIX

HELIX Advisory, Coaches and Mentors, Partners and Funders

Funders

We are proud to work with these incredible funders that support HELIX’s goal of developing the innovation mindset in participants and supporting new venture development and launch.

Platinum Funder

Gold Funders

Global Innovation & Skills Development Canada

Silver Funders

Partners

We are proud to work with these tremendous partners that collaborate with HELIX in the startup ecosystem.

Advisory Council

The HELIX Advisory Council is composed of dedicated leaders who provide advice on matters such as strategic direction, international growth, program reviews, fundraising, technology and industry trends. Additionally, council members are strong advocates of HELIX in the broader entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Dr. George Arnold

Chief Innovation Officer and Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Markham Stouffville Hospital | Owner of Signature Hormones by Dr. Arnold

Sep Assadian

Director of Venture Growth
ventureLAB

Charles Banfield

Manager, Strategic Economic Initiatives
The Regional Municipality of York

Stephen Chait

Director, Economic Growth, Culture and Entrepreneurship City of Markham (Retired)

Patrick Clifford

Director of Research and Innovation Southlake Regional Health Centre (Retired)

Christina Kakaflikas

Acting Director, Growth, Culture and Entrepreneurship
City of Markham

Parth Patel

Founder & CEO
Tazwiz

Balinder Rai

Business Development Manager
Ontario Centre of Innovation

Mike Shaver

Chief Technology Officer
integrate.ai

Sean Stephens

CEO
Treefrog Inc.

Coaches and Mentors

Coaches and Mentors are passionate about supporting the development of new ventures that are actively accelerating through HELIX. They contribute to the venture development of HELIXers and the overall progressive culture of HELIX. They are engaging, approachable and experienced. HELIX Coaches and Mentors provide expert advice to startups on sales processes, revenue growth, product design, pitch coaching and more.