Ashley Martis

Ashley Martis has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Ashley started their career as the Co-Founder and CEO of Anchor News App, which was later acquired by Seen Media. Following this, they worked as an Analyst at Procter & Gamble.

In 2015, Ashley joined InnoVyne Technologies as a Consultant and simultaneously became a Managing Partner at Pangea Consulting Firm. Ashley held the position of Managing Partner until 2021. During this time, they co-founded and served as the Chief Operating Officer of 9 Media Studios for a brief period in 2017.

Ashley's entrepreneurial spirit led their to establish StartupFuel in 2017, where they served as the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer. The company aimed to connect startup founders with resources globally. Ashley left StartupFuel in 2021.

In the same year, Ashley became a Member of Catalyst 2030, specifically contributing to WG3 - collaboration and leveraging their expertise in connecting startup founders to impact investors. Ashley continues to be involved in this role.

Ashley has also contributed to various venture capital firms, assuming the roles of Venture Partner at GX Ventures, Pioneer Ventures, and most recently Build in Tulsa Techstars Accelerator. These roles involve due diligence support and partnering with ventures.

Overall, Ashley Martis has a rich and extensive background in entrepreneurship, consulting, and venture capital, with a keen focus on connecting startup founders to resources and investors.

Ashley Martis completed an Executive MBA in Business Administration and Management, General at Schulich ExecEd in 2023. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Venture Capital & Finance from the Schulich School of Business at York University, attending from 2009 to 2013.