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Marcelyn McGinn

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Founder & CEO at SportUpside
📍 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Marcelyn McGinn is a venture builder and systems architect who translates vision into execution. An MBA graduate of both London Business School and The Wharton School, she has a track record of scaling businesses, founding impact-driven platforms, and leading cross-functional delivery in advanced technology and enterprise systems.

Marcelyn is passionate about youth sport, athlete development, and leveraging technology for social impact. A keen sportswoman herself, she enjoys tennis, basketball, and skiing. Her certifications in Child Protection and Indigenous Wisdom Traditions underscore a commitment to values-aligned leadership and community well-being.

She designed and implemented the ERP system at Pret A Manger that was foundational to its hyper-growth from 27 to over 450 shops.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Founder & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Venture Building
Co-founded multiple ventures, including OpenRoad and SportUpside, focusing on business strategy, operational frameworks, and go-to-market execution.
Social Impact Tech
Founded SportUpside, a tech platform with a social mission to connect and empower youth athletes, coaches, and their communities across multiple countries.
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Career

Work history

2012 - 2022
Founder & CEO
SportUpside
2005
Co-Founder & Director
Cocoabeans Technologies
2001 - 2002
Co-Founder & COO
OpenRoad
1996 - 1999
Director of Digital, Business Systems & Enterprise Development
Pret A Manger
1984 - 1994
Enterprise Systems & Technology | Sales, Pricing & Account Management
Xerox
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Education
MBA
London Business School
MBA
The Wharton School
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