Mentors
propel Accelerator mentors are experts in a variety of fields and work with our companies to help them move from early-stage product/service development to market readiness.
propel ICT needs your time and in-kind support to ensure that our members find the services and mentorship they need to launch and grow their companies.
Mentors must be motivated to participate in someone else's success - a selfless donation of time, energy, and interest to ensure growth and stability for companies at an early stage.
Mentors are assigned a propel Accelerator company and work with the client over the course of their time in the program. The value of this in-kind contribution is based on the current market rate.
This year-long commitment will be sponsored by propel Accelerator during the first year. For every six (6) hours a mentor contributes to propel Accelerator they will be eligible to invoice propel for a $300 stipend.
We understand that this may fall well under the mentor's normal hourly rate and offer additional value and benefits for their contribution:
- Positive publicity
- New clients
- Resource sharing
- Exchange of ideas and innovation
- Access to industry developments, trends and best practices
In addition to these benefits mentors have the satisfaction of knowing they are helping this creative, high-value sector and community prosper.
After the first year, a propel Accelerator company can continue working with the mentor for a fee set at the very beginning.
Our mentors are as follows:
 | Michael Arbow • Over 20 years global experience in the financial and business services area performing research, financial analysis, report development, writing and communications. • Consistent record of providing innovative client based solutions within assigned time-lines and above expected standards while mindful of budgetary constraints.... |
 | Linda Bulmer Ms. Linda Bulmer, M.Sc., P.Eng., began as the Dr. J. Herbert Smith/ACOA Chair of the Technology Management and Entrepreneurship (TME) program in the Faculty of Engineering at UNB in September 2005. Ms. Bulmer received her Chemical Engineering degree at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton , and later obtained a M. Sc., Degree in Telecommunications at the University of Colorado. Ms.... |
 | Ian Cavanagh, P.Eng Ian is Chief Executive Officer of Ambir, an ICT Services company founded on a vision of innovation, solution efficiency and a relentless commitment to delivery excellence. Incorporated in 2004, Ambir maintains offices in Saint John & Fredericton, New Brunswick and Halifax, Nova Scotia. Ian has a wealth of experience and a proven track record working with high growth software and services companies.... |
 | Trisha Coady Having co-founded and quarterbacked a unique and internationally recognized e-learning company, Trisha understands what it takes to build a company at the ground level. She brings with her a very practical knowledge base of entrepreneurism, with hands-on experience in product development & innovation, brand recognition, funding challenges, international sales strategies, and the establishment of a multi-sector channel of distribution. ... |
 | Patricia Connolly Treasurer, Propel ICT. Patricia Connolly (Trish) has an extensive background in a senior management capacity in both start up and mid-large companies. She is currently the President & Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Publishing Corporation, a company she co-founded in 2003 that provides an innovative suite of technology solutions that assist print media publishers in the creation, hosting, and delivery of interactive digital editions.... |
 | Greg Fleet eCommerce professor who also teaches research, visual thinking and web 2.0; a usability and design experience consultant... |
 | Gene Fowler Gene Fowler Executive Producer | Entrepreneur In the last decade Gene has employed more animators in Atlantic Canada than any other producer or studio. His thirst for entrepreneurship through animation has put to work hundreds of artists and generated over 20 Million dollars in productions in this small region. In 1999 he founded Fatkat Animation Studios in Halifax which was quickly a target of acquisition by their biggest client.... |
 | Dave Grebenc Practical innovator and believer in NB. Co-Owner and COO of @InnovatiaInc.... |
 | Anthony Hardt Executive Vice President of the North American Solution Center & Chief Customer Officer, Mr. Hardt is responsible for building and managing CenterBeam's New Brunswick office employing over 130 Information Technology Professionals. ... |
 | Curtis Howe Curtis is President, CEO and co-founder of Mariner. Curtis has 25 years of experience in the telecommunications sector, spanning marketing, network operations, software engineering and network technology. He has led a series of IPTV developments and deployments beginning with the world... |
 | James Irving James C. Irving (Jamie) graduated with his B.A. from the University of Ottawa. He attended his Master of Journalism Program at Carleton University in Ottawa. He also received his M.S.C. from the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism in New York City. Prior to starting his journalism career, he interned at both the Telegraph-Journal and The National Post.... |
 | Richard Jones Energy and ICT Entrepreneur. #smartgrid builder. Passionate about mentorship and investing in people. Believer in the power of collaboration. CEO of @shiftenergyca.... |
 | Bob Justason Prior to joining the Mariner's team as Chief Operating Officer, Bob held a variety of senior positions with NBTel and Aliant Telecom, including VP, Broadband Engineering, VP, Engineering and VP, Technical Solutions and Support. Bob... |
 | Justin Kennedy With experience in software development for 14 years, Justin founded Maritime Source, Inc. in 2002, focusing on dynamic web and desktop applications. He has developed solutions for e-commerce, publishing industry, mobile workforce, logistics, and content management. Justin has also built solutions around the latest open source technologies and frameworks.... |
 | Rick MacPhee Business architecture, marketing and strategy focused on eHealth/ICT. Love outdoors, NB, family. @propelict Mentor, Director, Client. Involved!... |
 | Paul Mansz Paul is responsible for charting Ambir... |
 | Ron Marcolin ... |
 | Dan Martell Dan Martell skydives and snowboards and believes running is among the secrets to a fruitful life. But the 29-year-old Moncton, N.B., native insists business is his sport. With a background in computer programming but no formal business training, Dan... |
 | Chris Nadeau ... |
 | Karen Pierpoint Lawyer with Stewart McKelvey, focus on ICT, startup business support, and connecting and growing my community. @propelict Mentor.... |
 | Gerry Pond As Chairman of Mariner, Gerry brings over 40 years of in-depth experience in the information and communications technology industry and is the driving force behind the formation of Mariner. Having been the President of Aliant Telecom and CEO of NBTel during a period of significant deregulation in the Canadian industry, Gerry continues to demonstrate his ability to successfully restructure companies, while delivering revenue growth and strong operating results.... |
 | Anita Punamiya Anita has been a @propelict Board member since 2008 and has been helping ICT businesses leverage global partnerships and client relationships.... |
 | Jeff Roach Accelerator for startup businesses and collaborative community through strategic communications. Father, partner, NB lover. @propelict Executive Director.... |
 | Larry Sampson As Executive Director of the New Brunswick Information Technology Council and a PropelICT Board Member, Larry is doing his bit to make New Brunswick one of the best places in the world to start and grow a technology company.... |
 | Jeff Sheehan Jeff is an experienced IT professional, having worked extensively across the telecommunication, e-government, e-health, tourism and financial payments industries. Through his various assignments, Jeff has immersed himself in a diverse set of roles, responsibilities and environments.... |
 | Henryk Sterniczuk Secretary, Propel ICT. PhD (Polish Academy of Science, Warsaw) Transnational Management and International Business Director, MBA Program, UNB Saint John Dr. Henryk Sterniczuk's primary research interests focus on corporate governance in transition economies and knowledge management.... |
 | Liane Thibodeau Recruiting talented Java Developers, Network Security Specialists, Systems Administrators, QA Engineers, .NET developers, technical writers, programmers, web designers, operations managers, vp of engineering, QA directors, senior software engineers, commercial lending officers, CEO financial institutions, commercial lenders, account managers, plant managers, market research specialists, sales and business development representatives and technical support representatives in Atlantic Canada. ... |
 | Mark Thorburn ... |
 | Dave Veale Dave is all about being authentic, compassionate and courageous. He began his career as a counsellor helping young offenders and youth with special needs. An entrepreneur to the core, Dave co-founded Profiles Global (Atlantic) Inc. in 2000. Profiles Global is a human resource consulting firm specializing in behavioural assessments in the workplace.... |
 | Gerry Verner Gerry Verner is Chief Executive Officer of AnyWare Group, a leading provider of customer-driven access solutions giving people the freedom to securely access and share the information that is important to them ... |
 | Jeff White Jeff is currently a Vice President in the Financial Advisory Services function of Deloitte. He has extensive experience in the operations and financing of high growth technology companies. Jeff has served as CFO to a number of technology companies helping each execute on its financing growth agenda. Having raised financing from the public equity market and both Canadian and United States venture capital firms Jeff has demonstrated deep knowledge of the intricacies of high growth financings.... |
