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Post Secondary Institution (PSI) Executive In Residence

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THIS IS FOR YOU IF

You are a student, staff, and alumni of Edmonton’s post-secondary schools interested in building a technology-based company can access the support of an Executive in Residence (EIR). Alumni specifically, must be actively engaged with their post-secondary institution or have graduated within six months.

The Post-Secondary Institution (PSI) Program is a free program thanks to the joint support by Alberta Innovates, through the Edmonton Regional Innovation Network.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Set up a meeting with any of the Executives in Residence listed below for mentorship, advising, and help to determine the next steps in your entrepreneurial journey. Our EIRs all have real-world experience starting and building businesses, and they can connect you to the resources you need to start or scale yours.

OUTCOMES

  • Resources to help you start or scale your business from our EIRs 
  • Mentorship from our on-campus EIRs  
  • Awareness of next steps in your entrepreneurial journey 

MEET THE TEAM

  • Jeff Shon (Lead Executive in Residence)
  • Brittney Roy
  • Svetlana Sapelnikova
  • Ken Bautista
  • Tristan Ham

HOW TO APPLY

Connect with one of our Executives in Residence (EIRs) who are in place at each post-secondary campus and can offer guidance throughout your entrepreneurial journey.

We’re making updates, please check back soon! 

This program is offered at no cost, thanks to Alberta Innovates, through the Edmonton Regional Innovation Network.

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