Have you hit the stage where you realize that you are the bottleneck? Are you on a fast growth trajectory where you are struggling to fill roles, and to manage people who are new managers? Have you got a solid runway but can't deploy the capital fast enough to keep up with your resource gaps? I help growth-stage founders bridge the gap between traction and scale—the stage where most ventures fail. My career has spanned three worlds: capital raising (from IPO roadshows to angel investing), brand strategy and culture (Interbrand, KPMG), and venture building (Neighbourhood, Emera ideaHUB). This combination taught me something crucial: sustainable growth requires both business mechanics and culture dynamics. When it comes to raising, the fundamental truth is this: investors bet on leadership teams. At Interbrand and KPMG, I mastered how to help leaders set strategy that builds customer-centric cultures and delivers results. I fell in love with tech ventures, because growing businesses can do this earlier and better, with agility . In Toronto and Nova Scotia's startup ecosystems, I discovered my sweet spot—helping founders at the traction stage build the capabilities, strategy, and culture they need to scale sustainably. As Managing Partner of Imaginal, I work with purpose-led ventures who are well on their way to product-market-fit and need to build organizations that can grow without breaking. Most recently, I led the Emera ideaHUB, a deep tech incubator for early-stage ventures, and I actively invest in innovative companies as an LP with Women’s Equity Lab Atlantic, as a member of East Valley Ventures as an angel investor. What I Offer on Hubble ✅ Building Customer-Centric Company Cultures ✅ Designing & Implementing Talent Strategies ✅ Leadership & Culture Transformation ✅ Brand Positioning for Growth and Fundraising ✅ Traction-Stage Venture Support & Mentorship Background & Achievements – Founder & CEO, Neighbourhood Consulting – 25+ years in brand, leadership, and culture consulting in Toronto and New York, with clients in 3 continents – Former Lead, Emera ideaHUB (deep tech incubator) – LP, Women’s Equity Lab Atlantic – Member, East Valley Ventures – Active angel investor with portfolio across multiple sectors, emphasis on B2B deep tech sectors Book a 1:1 with me on Hubble to talk about building strong cultures, aligning leadership, and setting your company up for lasting success.