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We are entrepreneurs,
helping new founders build.

“The EVV team assist Entrepreneurs of early stage companies in navigating the complex world of corporate governance, business strategy, early stage company support programs, product development, Venture Capital financing and all important customer acquisition. We identify and focus their strengths and provide mentors where specific needs are apparent, but above all, we help establish a foundation on which an early stage company can mature their ideas and grow.”

– Bob Justason, Co-Founder, East Valley Ventures

Mission

To grow the economy of Atlantic Canada by helping founders turn ideas into companies.

We believe that the companies we foster today will be tomorrow’s titans.

We invest in technology companies, not only because it is our area of expertise, but because it offers such enormous growth potential.

East Valley is working to create a vibrant tech sector here at home that will help Atlantic Canada.

 

Technically

Services: Mentorship, Investment

Location: Atlantic Canada

Sector: ICT

Investment stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A

Gerry Pond

Co-Founder

Chair Emeritus and co-founder of Mariner. Former President of Aliant Telecom.

Bob Justason

Co-Founder

COO and co-founder of Mariner. Former VP of Broadband Engineering at Aliant Telecom.

Pam Beyea

Office Manager

30 years experience in the ICT sector, specializing in business change management.

Leslie Magee

Co-Executive Director

Leslie pursues real estate development and investment opportunities including retail and multi-residential acquisitions, private equity and angel investment.

Marc Savoie

Co-Executive Director

Marc is a dedicated senior manager and angel investor with over 20 years of experience in product management, software development, and customer success.