Our Team
Who We Are
We are a team of entrepreneurs, investors, R&D tax credits and government funding experts who understand both how to deliver results for investors and the critical role a robust financial and cash flow strategy plays in growing a successful enterprise.
R. Stewart Thompson
MANAGING PARTNER
Founder and CEO of Valhalla Angels, Canada’s most active angel network with five chapters and investments of $59M in 220 companies to date.
2018 National Angel Capital Organization Angel Investor of the Year and 2014 Startup Canada Angel of the Year.
Sits on six boards and has made 55 investments as an angel. Founded Alberta SuperNet & Khyber Pass Entertainment.
For me it's about ensuring brilliant entrepreneurs have the financing options they need to transform ideas into reality.
Jason David Neale
managing partner
Deloitte Fast 50 Top 10 CEO (2010). E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year (2009).
Has raised $150 million in equity, debt, and government financing over the course of his career.
NRC Leaders in Innovation Winner (2009). Successfully led seven exits and seven turnarounds. PhD (Essex, UK), MBA (Columbia, US), MBA (London Business School, UK).
I strive daily to ensure our team, clients, and investors are at the top of their respective leagues.
Martin Johnson
Vice President Business Development UK
35+ years at North America Information Technology vendors, building and leading their EMEA teams in Sales Support, Sales Enablement, Business Development, Technical Service Delivery and Product Management. Lived in UK, France and Silicon Valley.
15 years startup/scaleup experience in Collaboration, Broadband, Wi-Fi, Cloud and SaaS Solutions, plus 20 yrs in total at Cisco and HP.
Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.
Bhavik Chauhan
vice president business development and marketing
20+ years of experience in Business Development and Marketing.
Former Managing Director for consulting in Government Funding and Cost Optimization.
Networking Specialist and International Socializer.
Soccer Coach for over 20 years.
B.A. Hon. Law & Marketing De Montfort Leicester, UK.
I make sure every day is a success by making progress professionally and personally.
Wes Mills
investment partner
35+ years experience in Finance, Portfolio Management, and Asset Allocation. Consultant on Wealth Management to major Credit Union. Chief Investment Officer Schedule A Bank Discretionary Asset Management Group. Portfolio Manager; Global Equities (1994-2011), Private Debt.
I enjoy constantly learning and adding value for clients.
Lynne Croker
head investor relations
PMP certified with significant experience delivering a diverse range of projects in the private and non-profit sectors.
Member of a National winning team, recognized for driving continuous improvement into strategic programs focused on social and economic development.
Excellent organizational skills to support executive operations.
Every day brings a new adventure or challenge, and I love being part of the solution.
Douglas Saxon
CORPORATE FINANCE DIRECTOR
CFA with deep experience in financial services ranging from Investment Advisor to leading the Corporate Finance/Due Diligence team at Canada’s largest EMD.
Focus on Private Debt/Capital markets including negotiating, structuring, and due diligence on transactions.
I am passionate about making Canada a premiere global destination for technology investors and entrepreneurs.
Mandy Chui
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
More than 5 years experience as Executive Assistant from Walton Global Investments in Calgary, and more than 9 years experience as Senior Secretary with Goldman Sachs in Hong Kong. She also brings Mandarin and Cantonese languages to the team.
It is time for us all to stand and cheer for the doer, the achiever - the one who recognizes the challenges and does something about it.
Bill Green
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
CPA, CMA 25+ years working with start-ups through to large public corporations.
Proven experience in operational and capital planning, business turnarounds.
Advisory services and lobbyist with a specialty in government grants and loan programs.
I get great satisfaction from helping people professionally and personally. In the financing space that means going beyond just cutting cheques to provide strategic counsel to entrepreneurs when they need it.
Stephanie Du
CONTROLLER
CPA, CGA with more than 15 years of diverse experience in Finance and Accounting working with small private companies to a large public corporation. Broad experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, full cycle accounting and regulatory compliance.
Managed financial reporting for multiple projects portfolio up to $2B.
Managed corporate accounting department for a multi-discipline engineering company with annual sales in excess of $100M.
Make each and every day better than yesterday.
Dermot Murphy
ACCOUNTANT
Dermot joined the OKR team in September, as an accountant. He arrived in Calgary in June 2019 from Ireland.
Just before arriving, he completed his final exam to be admitted to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). On that final exam (Advanced Financial Management), he placed 1st in Ireland and 9th in the world (out of nearly 11,000 students).
I am looking forward to winter life in Calgary and advancing my career as a member of our team.
Asis Singh
ACCOUNTANT
6+ years of extensive experience in public accounting. Migrated to Canada as an international student, worked all the way up from being a Student to Accounting Technician. Experience in handling books of various clients such as non-profit organizations, grocery stores, law firms, construction business, rental properties and gas stations.
Extensive knowledge in handling indigenous clients.
I'm always self-motivated, goal-oriented and willing to learn and take on new challenges.
Andrew Aboud
Financial analyst
Degree in Applied Mathematics with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Statistics.
Andrew has recently passed the Level II exam in the CFA Program, and is looking to complete the final exam and build his work experience to become a CFA Charterholder.
The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
Kiran Khuber
fund administrator
12+ years working primarily with start-ups in the Private Equity space, in a Fund Administration/Client Relations/Back Office role; prior thereto with CIBC and the Royal Bank of Canada.
Close to 5 years in Business Development/Sales.
I am passionate about creating a top shelf client experience for both internal and external stakeholders
Natalia Mejia
MARKETING MANAGER
6+ years experience; past roles include Marketing and Partnerships Director of top level tennis events (ATP Challenger, Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Colombia vs Brazil, Central American and Caribbean Games, among others).
MSc in Multichannel Marketing Management (Italy); Bachelor of Business Administration (Colombia)
Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.
Maria Falcon
fund administrator
9+ years experience; roles include finance analyst (focused on bond issues, swaps), equity analyst, and employee stock purchase/option plans representative. BS Mathematics (UHM). Outside of work Maria spends her time with her son.
Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity.
Megan Sutherland
communications manager
12+ years of experience in project and program coordination, administration, evaluation, and communications.
BA Applied Psych (Concordia U of E), Cert. Marketing and Strategic Communications (MRU).
Meg enjoys building great corporate culture, supporting high-performance teams, and getting outdoors on the weekends.
The most reliable way to predict the future is to create it.
