Shann McGrail
As the Executive Director for Haltech, part of the Regional
Innovation Centre network in Ontario, Shann and her team are focused on the
growth of startups and scale up innovation companies. Having run
her own software and consulting company focused on talent and creating
successful partnerships, she identifies firsthand with the entrepreneurial
mindset. Combined with years of experience in sales, consulting and operations
leadership roles at Microsoft, she brings a collaborative and strategic
approach. Shann is also involved in women in technology initiatives through
organizations such as Women in Communications and Technology, #HerHalton, The
Innovation Factory’s Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs and Haltech’s recently
announced Beyond Boundaries program to help more women entrepreneurs to think
big and go global with their businesses. Ten years of improv training and
performing has turned Shann into a big advocate of leading with yes and she
loves to introduce these concepts into business.