Our People
Where Innovation Takes Shape
Our Team
Learn from experienced entrepreneurs who are dedicated to your success
Dan Bordenave
CEO
Nicole Smith
Office & Administration Manager
Emma Eldon
Marketing & Communications Manager
Mike Murray
Facilities Manager
Katie Valeri
Youth & DEI Program Coordinator
Dave McKechnie
Makerspace Supervisor
Roseanne German
Administrator & Member Relations
Jake Mcllravey
Senior IT Specialist
Sandip Rathod
Technologist
Marina Radovanovic
Program Coordinator
Silvana Botero
Administration Coordinator
Ethan Cook
Digital Program Engagement Intern
Our Experts in Residence
Dave D'Angelo
Lead Business Coach
Melanie Sodka
Expert-in-Residence
Laurent Balenci
Expert-in-Residence
Ray Simmons
Expert-in-Residence
Fred Davies
Executive-In-Residence
Enmanuel Rumbos
Expert-in-Residence
Lou Vescio
Expert-in-Residence
Rahi Tajzadeh
Expert-in-Residence
Our Advisory Board
Fred Davies
Niagara Region Councillor, CEO and President of the Niagara Business Innovation Fund, and Founding Chair of The Blue Ocean Angels
