As an expert in business planning, Maria can outline the roadmap to success for entrepreneurs through listening, advice, and connections. Having been an entrepreneur herself, she understands what is needed to help you move forward with your business.

Fun Fact: In her spare time Maria loves latin dancing, bike riding with her family, and travelling to new places around the world or even in her city.

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Sudeera keeps things moving at the Entrepreneur Centre, as a key team member he works closely with our sales team in assisting entrepreneurs to find the right solutions for their business needs.

Fun Fact: Sudeera loves sculpting and the arts.

Jorge provides strategic advice to clients regarding business model conception and business planning. He also provides support with the start-up process, understanding regulatory aspects, and international expansion strategies.  Jorge is passionate about entrepreneurship, business and innovation and continues to find ways to support this passion through his work at the Entrepreneur Centre.

Fun Fact: Jorge enjoys living a healthy lifestyle, appreciates nature and is always interested in supporting humanitarian, economic development and cultural causes.

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As the Community Manager, Nicole organizes and schedules all of the events and workshops at the Centre. She is our connector to community partners and experts in the Edmonton and Grande Prairie entrepreneurial ecosystems and also manages our marketing. Nicole is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and continually strives to push the limits of what we can accomplish at the Centre.

Fun Fact: Nicole is a mom, dog lover, wine lover, connector and marketer – not necessarily in that order.

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Leader of a world class team of people that are dedicated to supporting Albertans with their dreams, Rob is obsessed with our clients and is continually finding ways to break down walls of banking and find a way to move people and businesses in the right direction financially.

Fun Fact: Rob is passionate about all things music and loves every opportunity to dive into something new.

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As a Manager, Entrepreneurship, Angela works closely with entrepreneurs on their business lending. She strives to build a strong relationship with each and every client she interacts with.

Fun Fact: Angela is obsessed with learning things about people and asks alot of questions.

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Kirsten’s role at the Entrepreneur Centre is to truly understand your story so she can put you in front of the right expert. She’s able to provide entrepreneurs with insight about the resources we offer and the professionals we have available. Kirsten is your “go to” for everything Entrepreneur Centre related!

Fun Fact: Kirsten enjoys art and travel in her spare time and has a wealth of knowledge about nutrition.