Partnerships that 
deliver results.

As the Manager of Partnerships at DMZ, Alex helps facilitate and implement strategic relationships between the founders, partners and the DMZ.

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Alex recently worked for the Career and Co-op & Student Success department at Toronto Metropolitan University. He collaborated with existing and new partners to gain insight into their early talent goals and employment strategies. Alex facilitated on-campus events such as career fairs, resume workshops, TED Talks, mock interview sessions, and off-campus events like hackathons, mentorship programs, and job shadowing. Alex’s expertise in partnership management and his ability to connect employers with students made him a valuable asset to the university.

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Before joining TMU, Alex spent over a decade working with the Toronto Blue Jays, where he played a crucial role in helping fans and corporate partners alike grow their businesses and passion for the team. Specifically, his exceptional relationship management skills fostered strong connections that contributed to the team’s revenue growth and overall performance. Alex built a reputation as a trusted partner and a valuable asset to the organization.

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Best elevator pitch line?

I’m terrified of elevators; I’ve been taking steps to avoid them.

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Cats or dogs?

Dogs - Proud Corgi Owner.

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What did you want to be when you were 10 years old?

Farmer.

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Favourite book?

Racing in the Rain.

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If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Pizza.

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As the Director of Partnerships & Interim Head of Operations, Bibi oversees the operations function, which encompasses administration, finance, human resources, space management, information systems, customer service and events.

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Bibi has a decade of experience scaling startups in a variety of industries, from hospitality, to retail, to logistics and e-commerce. She was the Senior Manager of International Expansion at Sonder, where she helped launch over 35 markets in North America, Europe and the Middle East.

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Bibi was then Chief of Staff at last-mile delivery startup BoxKnight and oversaw their growth until their acquisition by Series C-backed GoBolt. She was most recently the Chief of Staff at MoveMate, a DMZ startup! She’s served as an organizational coach for companies of all sizes, from early-stage startups at the DMZ to household names such as Knix and L’Oreal.

Favourite movie/TV show?

The Sopranos or Parks and Recreation

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Favourite food?

Butter chicken

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Alternative career choice?

Detective or Late night show host

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Last great movie you saw?

Beverly Hills Cop

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What was the first thing you bought with your own money?

The 8 Mile soundtrack CD (censored- to appease my mother)

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Originally Irish and moved to Canada six years ago, Kathy is passionate about entrepreneurship and relationship building and has spent the past 8 years in the investment industry, working in investor relations for a deep tech Fund based out of Ireland as well as Canadian Healthtech Fund. She is a strong advocate for improving the gender gap across the investment industry and has led and supported many different fundraisings for both early and late stage VC Funds.

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Kathy has a Masters in E-Commerce from Dublin City University, having completed a B.A in Business and Management from the same institution and is currently completing a diploma in Project Management.

Favourite quote:

Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out.

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What has been your best moment this year (so far)?

Driving across the salt flats of Uyuni in Bolivia at sunset

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What’s your go to karaoke song?

Stop by the Spice Girls

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Alternative career choice?

Working with animals

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Pet peeve:

Slow walkers