OUR STORY
We’re a city-wide tech and innovation festival with a mission to elevate the Canadian innovation ecosystem. Through a mix of inspirational speakers, experiential programming, and social networking, Elevate is a platform for the community at large to disrupt together, celebrate diversity and inclusiveness, and proudly showcase the best of Canadian innovation.
Elevate is a not-for-profit organization founded by the Toronto tech community in 2017.
WE BELIEVE
OUR TEAM
Razor SulemanCofounder and CEO
Kari SulemanCofounder & Creative Director
Salim NaranCTO
Lisa ZarzecznyDirector of Operations
Thaomy LamDirector of Festival Experience
James StaffordFestival Director
Katie PatersonDirector of Marketing
Suzanne LacorteDirector of Design
Josh LilienStrategic Projects Coordinator
Dre StewartProducer
Patrick ColquhounStrategic Projects Coordinator
Josiah JosephAssociate, Events and Operations
Ruth BuderManager, Communications & Events
Daniella BustamanteSenior Associate, Events
Andrew BuddManager of Sales & Community Partnerships
Jen BrownAssociate Director, Partnerships
Graham FarquharDigital Media Lead
Alana PicovStrategic Marketing Coordinator
Carina NevesAssociate, Events
Tiffany DaSilva
Rebecca LacorteFestival Events Coordinator
Candace KuepferFestival Events Coordinator
Maria TorresPartnership Manager
Miguel LuengoCustomer Service Coordinator
Vanessa YungPartnerships Manager
Angela DonnanOffice Operations Coordinator
Luke PietteIntern, Marketing
Lauren YoshidaIntern, Marketing
Cassia AttardIntern, Marketing
Bella BearChief Yappiness Officer