Chair of the Board of Directors
MaRS Discovery District
About this role
The Board Chair at MaRS Discovery District leads the Board of Directors, provides strategic leadership, and acts as an ambassador for the organization in Canada's innovation economy.
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About MaRS Discovery District
marsdd.comMaRS Discovery District is a not‑for‑profit innovation hub and accelerator based in Toronto that helps entrepreneurs scale breakthrough technologies and services. It provides startups with advisory services, access to capital and talent, coworking and lab space, and tailored programs across sectors such as health, cleantech, fintech and enterprise software. MaRS connects founders with investors, corporate partners, researchers and policymakers, and supports commercialization of academic research and ecosystem‑level policy and talent initiatives. Its mission is to accelerate high‑growth ventures to generate economic and social impact regionally and globally.
About MaRS Discovery District
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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