
Venture Grade 2023
Members

Shrilakshmi (Shri) Subramanian
Donor Relations

Shrilakshmi (Shri) Subramanian
Donor Relations
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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
Sakibur Rahman
Donor Relations
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
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.
Governing Council

Andrew Ray
General Partner, Last 40 Ventures
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Dr. Ellen Farrell
Venture Capital Professor | Founder | General Partner
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Harjeet Bhabra
Dean, Sobey school of Business
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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.