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Advisory Council

The DMZ Advisory Council is composed of influential business leaders who guide DMZ’s strategic direction and enhance its global presence. These dynamic innovators provide expert insights on industry trends, growth strategies, and fundraising while leveraging their extensive networks to forge meaningful partnerships and support startups.

Stay tuned for the unveiling of our newest Advisory Council members in Fall 2024.

2023 Advisory Council Members

Abdullah Snobar

Executive Director, DMZ & CEO, DMZ Ventures

Agnes Hilkene

Executive Director, The George and Helen Vari Foundation

Anthony Lacavera

Founder and Chairman, Globalive Capital and Advisory Council Chair

Bruce Croxon

Partner, Round13 Capital

Claude Guay

Global Managing Partner, Ventures, Ecosystems, and Acquisitions, IBM Consulting

David Walmsley

Editor in Chief, The Globe and Mail

Fay Wu

Managing Director, NFQ Ventures

Isaac Olowolafe Jr.

Founder and General Partner, Dream Maker Ventures

Kevin O’Brien

Head of Global Operations, WeightWatchers

Mohamed Lachemi

President and Vice-Chancellor, Toronto Metropolitan University

Peter Bowie

Independent Director, former CEO of Deloitte China