Mirela Pirlea

Mirela Pirlea possesses extensive experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, and business analysis. Currently serving as the Lead Partnerships Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Ontario, Atlantic, and West Canada at Desjardins since June 2009, Mirela has also held roles as an Open Innovation & Startups Ecosystems Connector and a Fintech Evangelist. Additional significant contributions include organizing Techstars Startup Weekend Canada from March 2020 to June 2024 and acting as a Global Advisor in the financial sector for PathosAI between May 2021 and December 2022. Mirela is the founder of the Business Analyst Group Montreal and has worked in various analytical roles at institutions such as Desjardins, Banque Laurentienne, VIA Rail Canada, and Banque Nationale du Canada. Academic credentials include multiple degrees from HEC Montréal and other esteemed institutions, focusing on strategy, business analysis, organizational leadership, project management, and information technology.