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Michael Anthony Clement
General Director
Michael’s mission is to improve the human condition through innovative startups knowing that each new product can address a fundamental need in society.
An entrepreneur at heart, he uses his engineering education to help creative and motivated entrepreneurs catalyze positive change through technology. When not working on his mission, Michael enjoys being outdoors and advancing his knowledge on a variety of subjects.
Autodidact
Bicycle & Outdoor
Geek
Startups
Eric Chocron
Incubation program director
Coming from a sales and marketing background, Eric found himself in the technology and startup industry through his many travels and fell in love with the passion that entrepreneurs have to change the world, and make it more efficient. Since then, he has been driven to joint them in their mission.
Eric received his MBA from the University of British Columbia in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. He also worked with startups in Quebec, Ontario, Vancouver, Silicon Valley (Cali), and Chilecon Valley (nickname given to Santiago, Chile in South America). His background and intellectual curiosity will allow him to support innovative startups at IIG, regardless of their field of activity.
Family oriented
Adventurous
Techy and geeky
Thinks about everything
Béatrice Béarez
Project manager and HR consultant
Béatrice has had the opportunity to work on a multitude of major projects in her career, allowing her to acquire a wide variety of knowledge in various projects and environments. She has always had a strong interest in the field of startups and technologies. It is with her creative mind and entrepreneurial spirit that she wants to make a difference in society through initiatives focused on autism.
Béatrice is currently studying for her master’s degree in project management (MPM) at the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) after completing a BA in business administration and a certificate in work psychology. In the past year, she obtained her CHRP and PMP certifications.
Family oriented
Fitness
travel
Customer Experience
Joani Vallespir
Community and administrative coordinator
Joani is completing her Master’s of Project Management program at University of Québec in Outaouais, and has a degree in Arts from the University of Ottawa. Joani is an avid film buff, especially of independent and auteur cinema, and has had the opportunity to work on several occasions in event management for the Outaouais Film Festival and the Angoulême Francophone Film Festival where she helped manage the overall organization, served as the press agent, and the film festival photographer.
In her spare time, she enjoys composing music, cultural trips, and water sports.
It is with enthusiasm that she joins the team in order to offer you a wide range of activities and events.
Wind &…
Sea
Cinema
Our Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is made up of successful entrepreneurs in various fields of activity. They are pillars of business development in the region and know how to ensure the success of the organization.
President
Sylvain Bertrand – BBL Construction


Board member
Luc Labbé – Marcil Lavalée

Board member
Mikael Charette – WEllFunded

Board member
Steve Johnston – Stemjee

Board member
Éric Dery – RCGT

Board member
Jessy Tremblay – BDC

Board member
Alex Rizk – Groupe Loyal

Board member
Jean-François Maurice – Cabinet Lavery

Board member
Nolan Beanlands – Capital Angel Network

Board member
Martin Bégin – Desjardins

Board member
Catherine Pellerin – Pixel firme créative

Observer
Mathieu Descorbeth – WidenPay

Observer
Guillaume Lett – Icollective app
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Business Hours
Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Phone Number
(819) 485-0464
Address
455 Boulevard de la Gappe, 201, Gatineau, Québec, J8T 0G1
