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.
Access to Seneca's campuses is limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There is a stay-at-home order in effect for Toronto and Peel Region. Seneca's on-campus activities for winter 2021 will continue as scheduled.
Information about critical dates and program delivery for the Summer 2021 term is now available.
HELIX Advisory, Coaches and Mentors, Partners and Funders
Funders
Platinum Funder
Gold Funders
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.
Sep Assadian
Director of Venture Growth
ventureLAB
Dr. George Arnold
Chief Innovation Officer and Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Markham Stouffville Hospital | Owner of Signature Hormones by Dr. Arnold
Charles Banfield

Manager, Strategic Economic Initiatives
The Regional Municipality of York
Stephen Chait

Professor, School of Hospitality & Tourism
Seneca
Patrick Clifford

Director of Research and Innovation
Southlake Regional Health Centre
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.
Coaches
Judy Cameron

PMO Expert
Heather Gramlow

Entrepreneur
Alan Luk

Economic Developer | Clarity Coach
Shelly Markel

Lawyer, Professor and Business Consultant
Jason Presement

Technology Enthusiast | Trusted Advisor | Volunteer
Perry Smith

Professor, Marketing
Mentors
Elliott Atkins
Entrepreneurial Business Leader and Educator
Rob Cattle
Innovation Leader and Performance Accelerator
Karen Dubeau

Entrepreneur and Change Agent
Paul Rivett

Venture Growth Advisor
Ramy Taraboulsi

Operations and Strategic Directions Specialist