Robert Francis

Vogogo, Inc. develops software applications. The company is based in Calgary, Canada and was founded in 2015.

Civic Resource Group develops applications that leverage augmented reality and the mobile technologies. Its flagship product includes CivicConnect which connects and integrates structured public, commercial and unstructured data sources providing business intelligence across unlimited outlets and devices. The firm’s solutions include CivicConnect platform, CivicAR mobile platform, CivicConnect urban mobility, CivicConnect economic development and CivicConnect asset management. The company was founded by Gregory G. Curtin and Robert McConnachie in 2000 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Startup Canada operates as a non-profit entrepreneurial organization. Its activities include national network of grassroots startup communities and community builders, startup connect, an online directory, network, and marketplace for the Canadian entrepreneur community, and high-impact social and mainstream media cultural campaigns, flagship events, and cross-sector initiatives. The company was founded by Victoria Lennox and Cyprian Szalankiewicz in May 2012 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Aphria International, Inc. engages in the development and production of medical cannabis products. It operates with partners in Germany, Israel and Italy, and is exploring opportunities in several other countries, to develop commercial production and global distribution of medical grade cannabis in legalized markets. The company is headquartered in Brampton, Canada.

Creative Destruction Lab operates as a seed-stage program for massively scalable, science based ventures. It employs coaching process to help founders commercialize advances in science and technology. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Mars Canada, Inc. produces and sells chocolate, food and pet care products. It offers chocolate, snacks, rice and entrees, and pet care products. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Bolton, Canada.

Flexiti Financial, Inc. provides point of sale consumer lending services. Through its technology-enabled solution, it offers financing options on a private label credit card that makes shopping simple for consumers and retailers. The company was founded by Peter Kalen in 2013 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Grand River Ironsands, Inc. engages in construction of pig iron plant and assessment of mineral sands. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Halifax, Canada.

Ontario Bar Association operates as the voice of Canada’s legal profession. The firm represents lawyers, judges, notaries, law teachers and law students from across the province. It specializes in advocacy, practice area sanctions, professional development programs, and law reform and law amendment. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Medcan Health Management, Inc. is a leader in integrated, proactive healthcare and wellness services. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada, with locations in downtown, Oakville, and Muskoka, and is coming soon to Collingwood. The Canadian company offers a multi-disciplinary team of medical experts, including primary family physicians, dermatologists, registered dietitians, psychologists, chiropractors, physiotherapists, and fitness trainers. The company provides convenient appointments, coordination of specialist referrals, and specialty tests in areas such as genetics. Medcan's flagship annual health assessment is a comprehensive evidence-based and physician-led preventative health tool that uses the most advanced screening technology available. The company offers different levels of membership for individuals and families for ongoing care, as well as personalized solutions and programs for employers who want to provide the best-in-class health and wellness programs for their employees and families. Medcan offers comprehensive health assessments and personalized programs for organizations wanting a healthy and engaged workforce, and individuals wanting to reach their health and wellness goals. The company was founded by Robert Francis, and Shaun C. Francis has been the CEO of the company since 2002.

The Ontario Harness Horse Association encourages, improve, and promote the breeding, and racing of trotting and pacing horses. It represent Ontario harness horsemen/horsewomen in negotiations of purses, racing conditions, and all matters affecting the industry as a whole with the tracks, Standardbred Canada, the Ontario Racing Commission, and the Provincial and Federal governments. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Campbellville, Canada.

MCI Medical Clinics, Inc. operates as a medical care company. Its services include physio massage therapy, cosmetic laser, dental, and chiropractic. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

NEXT Canada provides founder development mentorship, education and networking. The company was founded by Ajay Agarwal, Reza Satchu, Claudia Hepburn and Tim Hodgson in 2010 and is headquartered in Ontario, Canada.

Core Innovation Capital (Core Innovation) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Arjan Schutte. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Impactreneur Capital Corp. provides investment services. The private company is based in West Vancouver, Canada.

BroadbandTV Corp. operates as a digital entertainment company. The firm offers content management and advertising solutions. The company was founded by Shahrzad Rafati in 2005 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Part of WELL Health Technologies Corp., Well Health Acquisition Corp. provides primary healthcare facilities. Hamed Shahbazi has been the CEO of the American company since 2018.