Invest Ottawa
Sara-Ann Perron is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in entrepreneurship program management and communications. Currently serving as the Manager of Entrepreneurship Programs at Invest Ottawa, Sara-Ann oversees the SBEC programs, manages grant processes, and collaborates with marketing teams for program promotion. Additionally, Sara-Ann is a part-time Communications Lecturer at Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology and co-owns Bigode Martial Arts & Fitness, focusing on administrative responsibilities and marketing strategies. Previous roles include Social Media Coordinator at Modern Komfort Home Furnishings INC. and Programming and Events Coordinator at Sparks Street BIA, where Sara-Ann successfully planned and executed a variety of events. Sara-Ann holds a Bachelor of Arts with a Minor in Communications from the University of Ottawa and is currently pursuing a Post Graduate Program in Event Management at Algonquin College.
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.