DMZ

We are a world-leading growth incubator, home to the world's most promising tech startups.

DMZ is a world-leading startup incubator based at Toronto Metropolitan University that equips the next generation of tech entrepreneurs with the tools needed to build, launch, and scale highly impactful startups. By providing connections to customers, coaching, capital, and a community, DMZ’s customized approach helps innovators reach the next milestone in their entrepreneurial journey – whatever that might be. Through its award-winning programming, DMZ has helped more than 800 startups raise $2.5 billion in capital and create 5000+ jobs. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada with globally-accessible programming, DMZ has a widely-recognized international presence with offices in Vietnam, India, and the U.S., and partnerships across North America, Latin America, Africa and Asia.

Irene  Lee

Irene Lee

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Alex  Thibault

Alex Thibault

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Andrew  Ricchetti

Andrew Ricchetti

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Michael Van

Michael Van

  • Mentor
Jodi  Echakowitz

Jodi Echakowitz

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Abdullah  Snobar

Abdullah Snobar

  • Executive Director
  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
  • Advisor
Alex  Husarewych

Alex Husarewych

  • Strategic Partnerships Manager
Alix  Ali-Dib

Alix Ali-Dib

  • Senior Manager, SkillHouse & Global Programs
Annie  Long

Annie Long

  • Senior Investor Relations Lead
Alnur  Ismail

Alnur Ismail

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Ali  Kiassat

Ali Kiassat

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Andrea  Matheson

Andrea Matheson

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Anthony  Ilukwe

Anthony Ilukwe

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Anthony  Lau

Anthony Lau

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Arabi  Siva

Arabi Siva

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Berjesty  Kozanoglu

Berjesty Kozanoglu

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Corey  Peck

Corey Peck

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
David  Ceolin

David Ceolin

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Frank  Erschen

Frank Erschen

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Gina  Bowen

Gina Bowen

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Hackim  Farrell

Hackim Farrell

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Javed  Maqsood

Javed Maqsood

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Jenn  Nguyen

Jenn Nguyen

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Karen  Hogg

Karen Hogg

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Mandeep  Saini

Mandeep Saini

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Mansi  Vagt

Mansi Vagt

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Mark  Angelo

Mark Angelo

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Martin  Croteau

Martin Croteau

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Melissa  Malcolm

Melissa Malcolm

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Michael  Low

Michael Low

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Michael  McCarthy

Michael McCarthy

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Mira  Soullen

Mira Soullen

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Nathan  Prescott

Nathan Prescott

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Prad  Sekar

Prad Sekar

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Rafael  Antiquera

Rafael Antiquera

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Raja  Chakravorti

Raja Chakravorti

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Shawn  Compton

Shawn Compton

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Shilpa  Mandhan

Shilpa Mandhan

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Shawna  Stewart

Shawna Stewart

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Sultan  Mehrabi

Sultan Mehrabi

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Tai  Silvey

Tai Silvey

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Ted  Killin

Ted Killin

  • Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR)
Brian  Deck

Brian Deck

  • Mentor
Eropa  Stein

Eropa Stein

  • Mentor
Matt  Zerker

Matt Zerker

  • Mentor
Brett  Mooney

Brett Mooney

  • Advisor
Carole  Saab

Carole Saab

  • Advisor
Mat  Mehrotra

Mat Mehrotra

  • Advisor
Peter  Bowie

Peter Bowie

  • Advisor
Ritu  Khanna

Ritu Khanna

  • Advisor