Our Team of Expert Advisors
As Passionate as Our Founders
At Intrinsic Innovations, we know that building and growing a successful business takes more than a great idea—it takes access to the right experience, expertise, and connections.
Our extended team of experienced advisors brings knowledge from a wide range of industries, sectors, and areas of business. They are passionate about entrepreneurship and are happy to share their experience, insights, and perspectives with the entrepreneurs we support.
Whether founders are navigating the Canadian business environment, tackling a specific business challenge, exploring growth opportunities, or preparing to enter a new international market, our extended team is available to provide practical guidance and valuable connections along the way.
Meet the experienced professionals who are helping our entrepreneurs build, grow, and succeed.
Dr. Mohammad Farahani
Entrepreneurial Scientist
CEO - SEPPURE
Chemical and Molecular Engineer, Startup mentor, MIT's 2020 "Innovator under 35", 3 patents, raised over $3 MM CAD.
Singapore, Canada, Iran
Deepinder Singh
Globalization
CEO - Prudle Labs
Translation supply management, global Go-to-Market planning, content transformation for local markets, Top 50 startups (of 22,000) in Startup Istanbul Challenge.
India, Canada
Damarys Zampini
Growth Consultant
CEO - Founder Sustrategy
Driven by your growth and strategic, leading positioning in new and existing markets.
Damarys is a non conventional strategist that focuses on real deliverables, because there is not 'one size fits all' approach, when it comes to business.
Global network and international experience is key in global growth.
Damarys is also a trusted Advisor to C-suite executives, specifically in Scale up Companies, with a true desire to Grow Exponentially.
Canada, Portugal
Neil Vande Bunte
(Local) Connector
Fundraising, BD, & Operations
Early-stage fundraising, cleantech, agtech, and fintech. Local connections, with operational experience across 4 continents. Passionate about diversification and ecosystem growth.
Canada, Algeria, Australia, UK, Holland
Tristan Choi
AgTech Enthusiast
CEO - Founder Lupin Platform & Dreamtree Inc.
Startup founder in the Agritech industry and Business Consulting. Twenty years of experience as an industry advisor in government relations, international business, and new project development and management.
Canada, South Korea
Dimitra Katsuris
Visionary
Independent Consultant
Promote innovation and how it can be applied in practice. Ambitiously bring new concepts and opportunities with experience in a multitude of sectors, including energy, clean tech, aerospace, and the arts.
Canada, Australia, Spain, Greece, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan
John Pitchko
Strategist
Senior Software Engineer,
Chord Commerce
Experienced in designing, developing and implementing software and IT projects. Specializing in fin-tech software and leading IT projects. Educator of Lean Startup and Customer Development methodologies.
Canada
Bradley Wamboldt
Energy Technology Innovator
Principal Associate, Hawk & Squirrel Innovation
Chemical Engineer and MBA
30 years of experience in oil and gas operations, project development, commissioning, operations, and technology development with both Shell Canada and Suncor Energy.
Assisting large and small companies in advancing new energy transition and decarbonization technologies from research through to commercial deployment.
Canada, UK
Farzan Havaee
Adventurer Entrepreneur
CEO - Co-Founder Rambody
Startup founder in Fitness industry and Photography. Twenty years experience as a CEO in a Computer company,
Electronic Engineer,
Product Manager, Software Developer.
Canada, Iran
Marina
Cortes
Venture Capitalist
Fund Advisor, Mentor,
Public Speaker
Investor with a proven track record in cross-border transactions between Asia and North America. Specializing in tech notably, health, fintech, space tech, and breakthrough deep tech. Expertise in fundraising VC/LP, and market entry in North America and Asia.
Canada, US, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan OR Asia, North America
Mohammad Keyhani
Entrepreneur
Associate Professor and Area Chair in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Haskayne School of Business, UCalgary
Mohammad Keyhani is leading the launch of the world's first university-based nocode education program (UCalgaryNocode.com). He is also an entrepreneur, maker, author, generative AI artist, and a technology enthusiast. You can follow his work and entrepreneurial experiments at DigitVibe.com.
Canada, Iran
Siddharth Janakiraman
Intellectual Property Lawyer
CEO - Founder Spaljan Ventures
Sid is a distinguished Intellectual Property (IP) expert, blending vast business insights with deep global IP knowledge. His 17-year career as an IP lawyer in India is complemented by international experience and a knack for entrepreneurship. He has a significant track record in foreign market expansion and technology transfer across India, Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia. Sid is the founder of Spaljan Ventures in Calgary, an IP Strategy firm, and co-founder of Aequiradix Private Limited in India, offering regulatory consulting to the LNG and global EPC sectors.
Canada, India
Syedah Salwa Ali
Empathetic Innovator / Problem Solver
Business Analyst, Health Innovation Specialist
& Career Coach
Salwa is a dedicated professional driving innovation and career development. At W21C Research & Innovation Center, she enhanced healthcare technology through human-centered usability testing. As a Business Analyst, she led projects from concept to launch, collaborating with stakeholders and employing Agile methodologies to manage requirements and deliver timely solutions.
Her analytical skills help simplify complex concepts and bridge communication between technical teams and stakeholders. As a career coach, Salwa empowers new immigrants with empathetic guidance to navigate job markets confidently, delivering value-driven insights that resonate with diverse audiences.
Canada
Keara
Gillis
Systems Oriented / Therapist / Change Maker /
Social Entrepreneur
Co-founder - Collectively Tangled
Keara brings over a decade of experience in clinical work, facilitation, and advocacy to the forefront of mental health in the entrepreneurial space. As a registered social worker, Keara is committed to integrating mental health support into the fabric of the startup ecosystem, promoting well-being, resilience, and success among entrepreneurs.
As co-founder of Collectively Tangled, a social enterprise dedicated to providing mental health services tailored for the startup community. They offer a unique blend of support, education, and consulting to foster healthier work environments and more resilient entrepreneurs.
Canada
Connor Doyle
Networker / Connector
Connor enjoy building new relationships between people and businesses. Also an avid problem solver, investigator, and mediator as needed.
Over 15 years of experience working with public and private companies on shareholder management, shareholder communication, mergers and deals, business development, and regulatory guidance. Worked with brand new companies to multi-billion-dollar international firms and everything in between.
A Board member of the Security Transfer Association of Canada (STAC) for 4 years and a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) for over 25 years.
Canada
Richard C. Gorecki
Strategic Advisor /
Growth Catalyst /
Geospatial Technology Expert
President, Senior Consultant - Geostrategic Consulting Inc.
Richard Gorecki is an innovation catalyst with over 18 years of experience in leadership roles, focusing on the application, development, and commercialization of advanced geospatial technology solutions. As a passionate relationship builder and strategic thinker, Richard has a proven track record in identifying and capitalizing on significant business opportunities while delivering superior service.
Canada
Andrew
Wong
Lawyer / Entrepreneur / Strategic Advisor
Partner - Gowling WLG
Andrew Wong is a partner in Gowling WLG's Calgary office, practising in the areas of corporate, M&A, capital markets, corporate restructuring, and private equity.
Prior to joining Gowling WLG, Andrew co-founded, financed, and sold a small pharmaceutical delivery technology company which developed and commercialized products that it sold to clients primarily in Canada and the United States. After a successful exit in 2020, Andrew agreed to stay on with the management team of the acquiring company before re-entering private practice with Gowling WLG.
With a unique blend of business experience and legal expertise, Andrew understands and internalizes his clients' objectives, allowing him to provide comprehensive and pragmatic legal advice.
Canada
Wilma
Li
Intercultural Business Coach
CEO - BKI Inc.
Wilma guides small and medium-sized business owners to navigate Canadian business culture and build inclusive, high-performing teams to lead with confidence and drive sustainable growth.
With over 30 years in senior leadership and coaching across 47 industries, she coaches business owners and leaders through cultural adaptation, team alignment, and effective change strategies for lasting performance.
Wilma is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), CPHR, SHRM-SCP, fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, with advanced training in intercultural studies (UBC), equity & inclusion (Cornell, UBC).
Canada, USA, Hong Kong, China