Elevate
Jad Yaghi is the Co-founder & CTO of Baselane, a banking platform for the real estate industry. With a background in engineering and entrepreneurship, Jad has held positions such as VP Engineering at Intersect, and Director of Development at MindBrainHive. Jad has also co-founded companies like Digital A.I.R Innovation Inc. and Verold, focusing on innovative technology solutions. With a strong track record in technical strategy and team leadership, Jad brings a wealth of experience to their role as Entrepreneur In Residence at Elevate. With a diverse background in project management and engineering, Jad has consistently demonstrated their ability to lead teams and deliver successful projects in various industries.
Elevate
Elevate is a Canadian non-profit that shapes and unites world-class innovators through incubator programs and industry-leading events at the intersection of technology, arts, and social innovation. Through strategic partnerships, a robust community, and a roster of world-renowned speakers, Elevate empowers its community to co-create a more equitable and sustainable future. We believe technology holds the incredible potential to transform the world for the better. Elevate connects global icons, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, corporate innovators, policymakers and students to help solve complex social problems. #ElevateTechCA Elevate was founded in 2017, producing its very first technology and innovation festival in under 90 days! Over 95 partners – corporate, community, founders, investors and government – united to bring together the brightest minds across the globe looking to build a better future for society. Elevate Festival became the world’s fastest-growing tech and innovation festival. With 30,000 guests, over 350 speakers, and 150 partners, the festival has hosted global icons, including former First Lady Michelle Obama, businesswoman Martha Stewart, astronaut and author Chris Hadfield, VP Al Gore, and the former CEO of Google, Eric Schmidt. Learn more at Elevate.ca.