Coaches

With more than 25 years of experience in manufacturing management and R&D in constantly improving companies, Josée supports entrepreneurs to increase the efficiency of product development, its transfer into production and operations management.

With over 30 years of experience as an executive and entrepreneur, Marc-André Renaud is recognized as a strategic advisor and a seasoned manager. He has solid expertise in the areas of business development, software development and in managing high-performance teams geared towards achieving ambitious goals.

Dominic provides entrepreneurs with a well-structured strategic vision of commercialization so each dollar is invested in the right place, at the right time. He also has a person-centred vision of entrepreneurship that emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Jean-François has extensive expertise in marketing communications. He has worked at leading advertising firms, including Cossette, PALM, Lg2 and Draftfcb. For more than 20 years, he worked to implement solutions for major clients. A few years ago, he made the leap to entrepreneurship to create the first organic microbrewery in Quebec, Boldwin beer.

Thanks to his experience with big businesses, Jonathan is able to effectively introduce young entrepreneurs to concepts that have a real impact and that will empower them to reach their goals via digital approaches.

Dedicating himself entirely to the causes and mandates he undertakes, Martin offers the best solution to the companies he coaches by placing people at the heart of decision making. His overall vision ensures that his human approach is always aligned with the strategic objectives of the companies he works with, thus allowing them to evolve.

Guy is a business coach who specializes in helping CEOs and executive teams of high-tech companies, especially in telecommunications, electronics and information technologies. He supports our entrepreneurs in developing their business plan.

Previously as founding President of Avingco Consulting Group and later as VP and partner with major international accounting firms, Claude supported companies in the manufacturing sector (high technology and life sciences) with their financing, their strategies for launching new products and their international development.

With more than 25 years of experience, Anick explores, strives to think out of the box by identifying the mindset of stakeholders and trends to contribute to business objectives and solve communication challenges.

The founder of Prima Sales Growth, Frédéric is an expert who is devoted to optimizing the growth of medium-sized companies. With an approach geared toward the scientific causes of underperformance and outperformance, he has guided, using proven programs, more than 300 companies toward increased growth, profitability and efficiency in their sales operations.

Jean-François is a strategist who ensures that all risks, whether financial or business related, are assessed, lead to success in the long term and are profitable. At the place where business and finance, risk and optimization intersect, he helps the entrepreneur think outside the box.

Stéphane has nearly 30 years of professional experience in the fields of cosmetics, nutritional supplements, pharmaceutical products and active ingredients. Throughout his career, he has held management positions in companies specializing in biotechnology, cosmetics and nutritional supplements. Drawing on his vast network of contacts around the world, he has been instrumental in the international expansion of several Canadian companies.

Phil is passionate about client experience (CX) and is an expert in problem solving. He spent a significant part of his career in the area of B2B, from building companies to guiding founders through the complexities of the world of startups. Phil stands out from the crowd because of his ability to do a deep dive into the client experience, working side by side with founders to identify and seize opportunities for improvement. As an “expert generalist,” he offers a unique perspective that allows him to approach challenges from various angles, thus maximizing the impact and success of projects he’s involved in.

Nathalie encourages individuals to share their knowledge and their expertise so they can express their full potential while keeping in mind their company’s needs. After more than 30 years of tackling challenges in sales, marketing and management with major companies, Nathalie decided to give back. Her creative eye and her leadership, expressed through listening, support and mentorship, were the cornerstone of her success, and that is what she wants to continue doing with young entrepreneurs.

Valérie is passionate about strategic communication and developing leaders’ communication skills. She has a long track record in the media (radio, TV and newspapers) and in the world of entrepreneurship and economics. Her ability to listen, her broad vision of issues, her agile writing style and her concern for coherence are all put to good use in the service of influence. Because every entrepreneur needs influence to achieve his or her goals.

Chloé has many years’ experience in intellectual property and technology transfer. Formerly Project Director for a university research valorization company, she managed a portfolio of over 60 IP assets and negotiated several licensing agreements as part of technology transfers between universities and startups. In the course of her career, she participated in all stages of the patent process, drafting a request to issue. She advises and supports entrepreneurs in their IP initiatives.

With over 25 years of experience in financial management for SMEs, Patricia supports entrepreneurs in the development of their businesses and helps them find balance in their finances. She thrives on teamwork and believes that the helping relationship is crucial in every mandate she undertakes. More specifically, she assists her clients with strategic decisions, restructuring, accounting, and finance. Her greatest strength lies in preparing and guiding clients through various types of financing applications.