Proven Expertise
Leadership Team
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Mike Miller
Chair & General Partner
Mike is a serial acquisition entrepreneur and has supported ETA models and ‘searchers’ for over 20 years. Mike’s acquisitions have resulted in multiple 8-figure exits. Mike is currently Chair and Owner of four diverse companies in industrial process equipment, boating, printing, and wealth management. He provides guidance on capital allocation and business strategy and ensures proper governance for these businesses, in addition to his role at Regenerative Capital Group.
Mike additionally has 25 years’ experience in the financial services industry across Senior Executive roles with a reputation for accomplishment and integrity. Mike was previously Chairman and CEO of Investors Group Securities, Director of Global Institutional Sales and Research at RBC Dominion Securities, among other senior executive roles at multiple firms.
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Cordell Jacks
CEO & General Partner
Cordell is a serial social entrepreneur with expertise in the fields of finance, design, international markets development, and cleantech industries. He is an innovation strategist using market-based approaches for wide scale social impact and systems change efforts. He has launched and raised +$100M for projects that have been globally recognized and supported by institutions including The World Bank, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and has received multiple international awards for his leadership and social impact initiatives.
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Lawrence Davis
CFO
Lawrence is an experienced finance executive having served as Chief Financial Officer and consultant for organizations undergoing operational and technology transformation mandates.
Chief Financial Officer roles include British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, a $200B+ provider of investment management services for British Columbia’s public sector, the Workplace Safety Insurance Board, one of the largest insurance organizations in North America and Hydrogenics Corporation (NASDAQ:HYGS/TSX:HYG), a provider of alternative energy products. More recently, Lawrence has provided financial and technology advisory services to financial institutions undertaking business/technology transformational activity.
Lawrence is a Chartered Professional Accountant (Fellow), Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional (CIRP) and member of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D).
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Lisa Cashmore
Partner & VP Ecosystem Development
As an influential and energetic community specialist known for inspiring successful national and international relationships, Lisa builds upon over a decade of cross-sector experience helping organizations commercialize across global markets. Lisa’s career has been focused on leading teams to help startups/scaleups grow while in various roles at Communitech and building a national network of 28 commercialization centers across Canada with Canada’s Tech Network. Prior to that, Lisa was responsible for managing the Community Relations efforts for BlackBerry’s Canadian operations.
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Yan Yang
Partner & VP of Finance
A dedicated Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), overseeing financial operations and driving strategic decision-making for small/mid-sized organizations. Yan’s ability to manage financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting has enabled her to provide valuable insights that support the growth and stability of the companies she's served. Her exceptional leadership skills and collaborative approach have fostered a positive and motivated work environment within her team. She believes in empowering her colleagues and encouraging their professional growth through mentorship and support.
CEOs-in-Residence 2024 Cohort
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Govinda Advani
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Mei Burgin
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Jessica Cullen
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Dan Kidd
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Mike NcNeil
Investment Advisory Committee
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Iggy Domagalski
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Richard Parker
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Roger Brassard
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Greg Abtosway
Impact Advisory Committee
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Stephen Huddart
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Coro Strandberg
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Peter Singer
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Dr. Nadine Gudz
Corporate Advisory Committee
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Dr. Jan Simon
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Yi Wei
Deal Team
A 30+ year history of buying great companies, executing transactions, creating lasting societal impact, operating businesses, and driving growth.
Rooted in a culture of collaboration, partnership, and mutual growth, we are dedicated to supporting our CEOs-in-Residence with firsthand knowledge, capital, and experience.