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Jean-David Begin

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Startup Helper at District 3 Innovation
📍 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Jean-David Begin is a venture capitalist turned entrepreneur and angel investor, currently serving as a Startup Helper at District 3 Innovation. With a background that includes an MBA and a CFA certification, he specializes in guiding startups to achieve product-market fit, develop sales processes, and secure financing. Colleagues describe him as a sharp and pro-active financier.

Beyond his direct involvement with startups, Jean-David shows an interest in broader global trends, such as the ongoing energy transition and the state of fossil fuel consumption. He is actively engaged in his professional community, often highlighting the achievements of founders and peers in his network.

He has successfully co-founded and led a company, Guestful, through to its acquisition.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Startup Helper
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Startup Growth
His career is dedicated to helping startups grow from "zero to one, " focusing on key metrics and repeatable sales processes.
Venture Financing
He has extensive experience on both sides of the table, as a venture capitalist and by raising $4M in venture financing for a prior company.
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Career

Work history

7-2019
Startup Helper
District 3 Innovation
Growth Advisor & Angel Investor
TRACTION.VENTURES
Growth Advisor
Espace-inc
8-2011 - 3-2016
Co-founder & CEO
Guestful (Acquired)
8-2010 - 6-2011
Startup Coach
VM6 Software, Inc.
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Education
MBA
Concordia University
BBA
UQAM | Université du Québec à Montréal
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