Mark Lawrence has extensive experience in executive leadership and investment management, currently serving as Executive Chair and Chair of the Board of Directors for Angel Investors Ontario since 2013, fostering angel investor groups across Ontario. As Managing Director and President of NorthCrest Partners Inc. since 2003, Mark specializes in funding support and business advisory services for growth companies. Previous roles include Interim CEO and Director at Acadian Energy Inc. and governance positions at Stone Investment Group, where significant asset management was achieved. Educated at Ivey Business School with an MBA and a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Queen's University, Mark also contributed to various organizations, including activism in equity crowdfunding and strategic roles in Capital Pool Companies.