Biographie
An expert in innovation, impact and clean technologies, Hélène has in-depth knowledge of startups, sustainable development and impact finance. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to developing a green, innovative and inclusive economy by supporting entrepreneurs and pioneers of this transformation. After 6 years at Desjardins within the Innovation and Sustainable Development/Responsible Finance teams, she joined Polytechnique Montréal in 2021 as Manager of the first clean tech entrepreneurial path, supported by the City of Montréal and the Québec Ministry of Economy and Innovation, in collaboration with Propulsion Québec, Écotech Québec, Ecofuel, Esplanade and Second Muse Capital. Since moving to Montréal in 2010 as an immigrant, Hélène has been actively involved in bringing positive change to her community, including serving on the board of directors of Insertech and as Vice-President of Social Responsibility at the Montréal Junior Chamber of Commerce.
Proposed panellists 50/50 women-men (attendance to be confirmed based on the selected schedule):
– Nivatha Balendra, CEO and Founder, Dispersa
– Annie Cyr, CEO and Founder, Tengiva
– Siamak Kashi, Process Manager and Co-Founder, Edgehog
– Sylvain Carl, Senior Director, Second Muse Capital
– Philippe Crête, Senior Advisor, Investment, Fondaction
– Hélène Olland, Manager, Clean Tech Entrepreneurial Path, Polytechnique Montréal
