Invest Ottawa
Erin Seegmiller is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in program management, communications, and client experience. Currently serving as the Senior Manager of Early Stage Programs at Invest Ottawa since April 2018, Erin has progressed through various roles including Manager and Client Experience Coordinator. Prior to this, Erin held the position of Communications & Admin Coordinator at the Canadian Solar Industries Association and worked as a Communications Coordinator at The Beacon Agency. Additional experience includes coordinating digital strategy and community fundraising efforts at the Cerebral Palsy League and providing administrative support to the National Executive Board of the International Women's Forum Canada. Erin's academic credentials include an MBA from the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University and a degree in Communication from the University of Ottawa, supplemented by an exchange program at Université Lyon II.
Invest Ottawa
Invest Ottawa delivers economic development programs and initiatives that increase entrepreneurial momentum, wealth and jobs in the city of Ottawa. In addition to small business training and foreign business and investment attraction, Invest Ottawa’s Venture Path portfolio includes several programs that support tech entrepreneurs from ideation toscale. The IO Accelerator is designed for growth-stage startups. Once a firm has early market traction, the Accelerator provides support on finding product-market fit, securing funding, advice on building out major business disciplines, and access to specialized peer groups and timely market intelligence.