eQuo
Rachel Sumner is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in workforce transformation, education, and training. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer at Talent since November 2020, Rachel is focused on delivering meaningful employment opportunities and transforming workforce skills in Canada. In addition to this role, Rachel holds an investor position at eQuo and operates as Principal Consultant for Rachel Sumner Education & Training Consultancy, managing diverse learning and development projects globally. Previous leadership roles include Regional Partnership Director and Managing Director at Pearson, where Rachel directed significant initiatives in digital learning, as well as positions at Niagara Institute, Dalhousie University, and Coventry University. Rachel’s educational background includes degrees in Social Science, Business Education, and Curriculum, Training and the Future of Work, complemented by a PG Certificate in Executive Coaching and Mentoring.
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eQuo
Entrepreneurs face barriers daily that drain their mental, emotional and financial well-being. Conversations begin with “I love what you’re doing”, and end with “No, I wish I could help, let me introduce you to someone”. 90% of our entrepreneurs are building "small" companies, yet our infrastructure is made for scale-ups pursuing billion-dollar valuations. There's a mismatch in the marketplace, and founders building smaller businesses — no matter how great or profitable they may be — don’t have access to the same support. And, if those founders happen to be persons with disabilities, non-heterosexual, non-cisgender, immigrants or facing geographic, gender, age, racial or wealth barriers… they're even less likely. eQuo is changing that. We’re building the first matchmaking platform that connects small businesses with investors, capital, customers, and talent. With eQuo, entrepreneurs get access to the support they need to grow, while accredited and retail investors get access to great small businesses. Join us at https://www.equoshift.com/