Ian Ainsworth. MBA CFA

Ian Ainsworth, MBA CFA, currently serves as Chair at Kneat.com, a public company focused on software solutions for the life sciences industry, since August 2016. As a General Partner at Extreme Venture Partners, Ainsworth invests in seed-stage disruptive technology companies. Additional roles include Director at d1g1t Inc. and member of the NRC-IRAP Investment Review Committee, offering insights on significant IRAP grants. Ainsworth has held the position of President at Cedarlane7 since 2014, providing strategic advice on tech acquisitions and startup support. Previously, Ainsworth was a Director at Dot Health and The Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences, alongside a successful tenure as Senior Vice President, Investments at Mackenzie Financial, where Ainsworth oversaw $64 billion in assets. Earlier, Ainsworth was Managing Director at Altamira, leading a substantial team managing more than $10 billion in investments. Education includes an MBA in Finance and Economics from Dalhousie University and studies at Kings College.