ABOUT US
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Since 2013 ZenLaunchPad has provided support to early-stage companies in British Columbia, Canada.
Whether you are just starting to explore the idea of starting your own company, looking for the funding and advice to develop your prototype or running a large Research and Development program we can assist.
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CYRI JONES
| Founder
Cyri Jones has over 25 years of business experience specializing in marketing, information technology, entrepreneurship & project management.
Thought leader in the STEM/STEAM education sector.
CYRI JONES
| Founder

JOHN SCHAUB
| Managing Partner
John Schaub has led in a broad range of organizations and has a deep background in product management particularly with b2b SaaS Fintech companies. John splits his time between Vancouver Canada and London UK.
JOHN SCHAUB
| Managing Partner

SUSAN ROME-GILBERT
| Partner
Susan has a Graduate Certificate in Executive Management Program (EMP) from Simon Fraser University. She also possesses a Master of Science degree (Geographic & Geodetic Information Systems) from University College London and a Bachelor of Science degree (Computer Science) from the University of the West Indies
SUSAN ROME-GILBERT
| Strategic Advisor

SCOTT SHENG
| Regional VP - Asia
Scott is CEO of Aikang Private Equity Group and has over 20 years of experience in private equity and startups. Scott uses his deep connections in Asia to bring promising startups to ZenLaunchPad.
SCOTT SHENG
| Regional VP - Asia

AYO ONASANYA
| Regional VP - Africa
Ayo Onasanya is a UX Practitioner and a serial founder with a passion for helping companies craft unique product experiences. In the last 11 years, he has had the privilege of shaping the consumer experiences for top fintech and consumer brands in Africa and the US including Google, Deutsche Bank, Virgin Money, LexisNexis, Revance, Brassica .
AYO ONASANYA
| Regional VP - Africa
R&D TEAM

FARDIN BAREKAT
| Electrical Engineer
System programming, PID control system, PCB design, troubleshooting and testing using laboratory equipment
FARDIN BAREKAT
| Electrical Engineer

BRIAN MAGENNIS
| Product Design Engineer
Engineering Design, Cross- functional Team Leadership, CAD/CAM Software, Manufacturing
BRIAN MAGENNIS
| Product Design Engineer

TANNER BRINE
| Computer Science and Mathematics
Operations Management , Project Management Recruiting , and Training
TANNER BRINE
| Computer Science and Mathematics

ELAHEH KHORVASH
| Materials Engineer
Product Design and Development
ELAHEH KHORVASH
| Materials Engineer

KAREN NOLASCO
| Mechanical Engineer
MBA - Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Process Engineering, Operations Management, and Communications
KAREN NOLASCO
| Mechanical Engineer

DAISY BROWN
| Mechatronic Engineer
Research and Development
and Robotics
DAISY BROWN
| Mechatronic Engineer

RASHED CHALATI
| Graphic and Web Designer
Production Deign, Graphics, Printing, Laser Cutting
RASHED CHALATI
| Graphic and Web Designer

KOUSHA HASHEMI
| Electronics Engineer
Ms. Electrical , Electronics and Communications Engineering Management, Digital
Electronics, Railway Systems, and Robotics
KOUSHA HASHEMI
| Electronics Engineer

RILEY SIMPSON
| Physics Engineer
Electrical Engineer and Project Development
RILEY SIMPSON
| Physics Engineer
MENTORS

SALMAN ALAM
Salman is a startup founder with a focus on Fintech, AI and Cloud Computing. He is a Techstars alumni who founded Fostrum, a neobank for creators, influencers and solopreneurs.
SALMAN ALAM