Darren Lum

Darren Lum serves as the Director of Business Development at Syndesus, Inc., aiding US companies in navigating technology employee visa challenges by sponsoring work visas and facilitating near-shoring in Canada. Prior to this role, Darren held various positions at Mitacs, including Senior International Partnerships Officer, where responsibilities included developing strategic international partnerships across multiple markets and enhancing process efficiency. Experience also includes roles at the Ontario Centre of Innovation, the University of Toronto, and other organizations, focusing on business development, partnership negotiation, and marketing communications. Darren holds a Master's degree in Biotechnology from the University of Toronto and an Honours Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics from McMaster University.