Jeff Ryzner
Senior Manager, Programs
Jeff is a seasoned innovation specialist with over 25 years of dedicated experience in technology commercialization. Jeff is deeply passionate about fostering collaboration, strategy, and innovation. In this role, he leverages his extensive expertise to support entrepreneurs and social innovators in building a better world through impactful projects.
Jeff's commitment to nurturing innovation extends beyond his current position, evident in his roles as a Mentor at Co.Labs in Saskatoon, Director at WestGrid, and a Startup Mentor at Yukonstruct Society. He also contributes globally as a Mentor in the Global Startup Program at Singularity University, based in Mountain View, California. Jeff's dedication to guiding startups is further highlighted by his previous roles, including serving as the COO at PriceRazzi, President at North Forge Technology Exchange, and CEO at Younes Sleep Technologies.
Jeff is a founding partner of three technology startups, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit. His impactful work in the business mentorship space has earned him recognition, including the Futurpreneur Business Mentor of the Year award in 2011 (Manitoba), the BDC Business Mentorship award in 2015 (Canada), and the Startup Canada Entrepreneur Promotion Award for mentorship in 2017 (Prairies).