Sheldon Gardiner

Sheldon Gardiner is an experienced professional in M&A advisory and entrepreneurship, currently serving as an Associate at SVG Capital Group since September 2023, where the focus is on assisting entrepreneurs in business transactions. Gardiner has been an Executive in Residence at Accelerate Okanagan since June 2019, mentoring startup tech companies with an emphasis on social impact. As the Founder and Board Chair of Do Some Good, a technology platform promoting corporate social responsibility, Gardiner demonstrates a commitment to positive societal contributions. Previous roles include Executive in Residence at Accelerate Okanagan from 2010 to 2015, Founder and CEO of various startups across multiple sectors with notable exits from 1996 to 2014, and a marketing representative at Canadian Pacific Railway from 1992 to 1996. Gardiner holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and Finance from the University of Saskatchewan, earned in 1992.