Youth Entrepreneurship Forum
Youth Entrepreneurship Forum (YEF) is our annual forum led by OTLF. YEF strives to create connections within the university landscape, fostering cross cultural understanding and collaboration among the youth with diverse backgrounds. The ultimate goal is to overcome challenges arising from differing business cultures, promoting a heightened enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and innovation among the younger generation.
Honorary Advisors
Mr. Jean Marc LeClerc
Former CEO & President of Honda Canada Inc.
Mr. Chuan Thor
Founder of AlphaX Partners, has more than 25 years in the global venture capital industry.
Ms. Yady Ballesteros
Former Director of Strategy Execution of Scotiabank. Seasoned Financial Services executive with 20+ years.
Dr. Gal Raz
Ivey's former Associate Dean of Research, MBA Professor, Stanford PHD in supply chain management.
Mr. Carlos Cerqueira
Senior Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Mr. Carlos Orencio Horta
Director, AI for Canadian Operations, Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada
Mr. Barry Hillier
AI Entrepreneur, Co-founder of Auto Agentic AI
Mr. Mark A Lawrence
Executive Chair, Angel Investors Ontario; Managing
Director, NorthCrest Partners Inc. (EMD)
Dr. Gautham Pallapa
Principal Director, AI & Innovation, Scotiabank
