Experience
2019 - present
INNOVATE BCPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Develop programs and support entrepreneurs in the technology community.
Connect new and expanding businesses to relevant local and international initiatives.
Assist emerging businesses to develop effective tools, structures and practices.
2015 – 2019
ACCELERATE OKANAGANChief Executive Officer
Develop and support entrepreneurs in the technology community.
Connect new and expanding businesses to relevant local and international initiatives.
Assist emerging businesses to develop effective tools, structures and practices.
2012 – 2015
ACCELERATE OKANAGANExecutive in Residence
Mentored over 100 businesses and entrepreneurs employing over 1200 people.
Helped raise over $22 million in equity funding.
Helped create over 400 local jobs.
2012 – 2013
OKANAGAN COLLEGE, SCHOOL OF BUSINESSEntrepreneur-in-Residence
Guest lectured on the principles of entrepreneurship.
Offered one-on-one mentoring for business students.
2011 – present
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, OKANAGAN (UBCO)Guest Lecturer
Lecture in Faculty of Management (Business) and School of Arts and Sciences (Computer Science).
2010 – present
SAAVANI ORGANIC SKINCAREChief Executive Officer
Co-founded organic skincare company with wife Sarita Gopal.
Secured grants and funding to develop over 20 organic products.
Created national and international market opportunities.
2004 – 2006
VADIM SOFTWAREPresident and Chief Executive Officer
2001 – 2003
VADIM SOFTWARESenior Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer
1979 – 2000
VADIM SOFTWAREChief Technology Officer
1979
VADIM SOFTWARECo-founder
Developed company to become the primary supplier of software and services to local governments across Canada.