Meet The Team

Venture Grade 2023

Members

Shrilakshmi (Shri) Subramanian

Donor Relations

Shrilakshmi (Shri) Subramanian

Donor Relations

Shri

Matthew Welsh

VCIC

Matthew Welsh

VCIC

Matthew is currently in the second year of his MBA at Saint Mary’s. He is also a member of the Men’s varsity hockey team and has played on the team since September of 2020. With an undergraduate degree in commerce and a major in finance from Saint Mary’s, Matthew aspires to join the wealth management industry one day. The entrepreneurial spirit of this industry is what inspires him to become a wealth advisor. Immediately upon graduation, Matthew will look to play hockey professionally for a few years where he can continue to compete and enjoy his passion for the game. Being a part of the Student Venture Grade team is an honour for Matthew and he is extremely passionate about finding the best investment opportunities for the fund. Along with looking for investment opportunities, Matthew is a member of the VCIC team that will coordinate and plan the upcoming VCIC event coming up in March of 2024.

Jacky Chiu

VCIC

Jacky Chiu

VCIC

Jacky is currently completing his exciting final semester of the full-time MBA program at Sobey School of Business and is a member of the VCIC team at Venture Grade. He had solid experience in the manufacturing industry and successfully launched several transformative kaizen (continuous improvement) projects. In 2023, his passion for project management earned him the PMP certificate while maintaining academic excellence. Jacky is dedicated to elevating the upcoming VCIC to new heights. Outside of work and school, he is a certified contract bridge director, actively contributing to local tournaments in Halifax.

Ankit Mittal

Promotions & Outreach

Ankit Mittal

Promotions & Outreach

Experienced DevOps Engineer and Cloud Consultant with over 5 years of experience in developing and implementing security solutions on cloud-based platforms and a passion for entrepreneurship and sustainable development

Tabish Khan

Investment Team

Tabish Khan

Investment Team

MBA student, with a successful track record in real estate and mortgages, including strategic sales planning and team leadership. Passionate about finance, and my interest extends to venture capital and entrepreneurship. I am driven by a desire to explore innovative solutions and contribute to the growth of startups through strategic investment and mentorship. I co-founded directsb.com, a digital real estate platform in the U.A.E.

Gurprit Singh

Investment Team

Gurprit Singh

Investment Team

Gurprit Singh is a seasoned Six Sigma Black Belt and Project Management professional with a decade of experience driving operational excellence. Currently pursuing an MBA at Saint Mary's University, he also serves as the International Student Representative for the Sobey MBA Society. Gurprit holds certifications in PMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and Prosci Change Management, offering a comprehensive skill set in process optimization, digitization, and statistical analysis

Shruthi

Donor Relations

Shruthi

Donor Relations

WIP

Conor Haines

Promotions & Outreach

Conor Haines

Promotions & Outreach

WIP

Neil Chettri

Investment Team

Neil Chettri

Investment Team

WIP

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Sakibur Rahman

Donor Relations

Sakibur Rahman

Donor Relations

WIP

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Abhishek

Investment Team

Abhishek

Investment Team

WIP

Oscar Lu

Donor Relations

Oscar Lu

Donor Relations

Oscar is a versatile individual in pursuit of a BComm degree with a finance focus. He excels as a Sales Specialist at Eastlink, showcasing strong client relationship management and revenue growth skills. With a robust academic background and a passion for esports, Oscar also provides valuable insights as a consultant for businesses in the industry. This multifaceted approach positions them for continued success.

Sidney Nuwahereza

Donor Relations

Sidney Nuwahereza

Donor Relations

WIP

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Oscar Lu

Donor Relations

Oscar Lu

Donor Relations

Governing Council

Andrew Ray

General Partner, Last 40 Ventures

Andrew Ray

General Partner, Last 40 Ventures

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Dr. Ellen Farrell

Venture Capital Professor | Founder | General Partner

Dr. Ellen Farrell

Venture Capital Professor | Founder | General Partner

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Harjeet Bhabra

Dean, Sobey school of Business

Harjeet Bhabra

Dean, Sobey school of Business

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Nick Perrin

General Partner

Nick Perrin

General Partner

Nicholas is the current General Partner of Venture Grade. He graduated from Saint Mary’s University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Commerce. He has previously completed a diploma in Business Administration Management at the Nova Scotia Community College. He has previously worked as a Sales Administrator for several years, for Atlantic Canada’s largest egg grading and marketing company, but left to continue his academic career. With an entrepreneurial spirit, Nicholas enjoys exploring the world of venture capital, and learning more about the local start-up ecosystem.