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Shawn Abbott

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Partner (yes, we’re hiring) at Inovia Capital
📍 Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Shawn Abbott is a co-founder and Partner at Inovia Capital with over 25 years of experience as a founder, executive, and investor. He is passionate about coaching entrepreneurs and serves on the boards of several portfolio companies. Colleagues have described him as fearless, strategic, straightforward, and capable, with a strong understanding of startup challenges.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Partner (yes, we’re hiring)
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Priorities

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Venture Investing
As a Partner at Inovia Capital, he actively invests in and advises early-stage technology companies, focusing on helping founders build enduring global businesses.
Founder Mentorship
He is passionate about coaching entrepreneurs, serving as a mentor through organizations like CETAC-WEST and The A100 to help founders navigate their growth journeys.
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Career

Work history

Partner (yes, we’re hiring)
Inovia Capital
10-2020
member of the Board of Directors
Certn
2-2019
member of the Board of Directors
Eideticom
9-2017
member of the Board of Directors
Olameter Inc.
8-2012
member of the Board of Directors
Top Hat
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Education
2002 - 2002
EPGC (Executive Program for Growing Companies)
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
1983 - 1987
B.Sc.
University of Alberta
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