Accomplishing Results at the Speed of Thought

Electron Networks exists to accelerate the development and adoption of technologies that strengthen Canada’s economic growth, security, and global leadership.

Electron Networks is not an incubator, accelerator, or R&D lab. It is something new: a Catalyst Company.

Not an incubator: we don’t host startups—we enable their breakthroughs to integrate into the national economy. 

Not an accelerator: we don’t push companies faster—we align them with the biggest national priorities. 

Not an R&D lab: we don’t just explore ideas—we ensure they are translated into outcomes. 

Electron Networks’ unique model: we work in the space between government, industry, academia, and communities to remove barriers, accelerate adoption, and align technology with Canada’s needs.

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Driving Canada's global edge in emerging technology.

Accelerate Growth and Execution: We help organizations move faster and more effectively. Whether it’s a drone software company expanding into manufacturing or a shipbuilder seeking new contracts, we bring together the right partners, expertise, and resources to turn ambition into achievement.

Meet the Team

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  • Jamie approaches the world as a living system—where science, technology, and society are not separate spheres but interconnected forces driving the future.” With roots in neuroscience and physiology, and a career spanning pharmaceuticals, software, construction, education, and applied research, Jamie has built a reputation as a connector of people, ideas, and industries.

    Jamie’s leadership is defined mindset and a conviction that progress requires both technological and human innovation. He thrives in spaces where disciplines converge and where challenges demand new ways of thinking and acting.

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  • Kyle is a passionate advocate for the future of technology, dedicated to demystifying complex concepts in quantum computing and AI for a wider audience. He actively contributes to the field as a part of the IEEE P1947 Working Group on Quantum standards.

    With professional experience spanning Education, Governance, and Manufacturing, Kyle specializes in guiding individuals and organizations through the exciting journeys of AI adoption and quantum implementation, ensuring a smooth and impactful transition across diverse sectors.

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  • Rob is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of the Vancouver International Security Summit. Over his 18-year career across nine federal departments and agencies, he has held senior advisory roles with the Department of National Defence, Canadian Coast Guard, and Public Safety Canada.

    A former Co-Chair of the Canadian Association of Professional Intelligence Analysts, Rob continues to advance professional development in Canada’s intelligence community through training, mentorship, and academic collaboration on national security issues.

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  • Vanessa is an operations and project management professional who blends strategic thinking with the human side of learning. She has contributed to large-scale initiatives, like the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and co-created Practical Utopias, a global learning experience with visionaries including Margaret Atwood, Dr. David Suzuki, and Bill McKibben.

    Known for turning ideas into action through systems, processes, and collaboration, Vanessa now leads initiatives that bring together learning, technology, and community – driven by a commitment to building a more sustainable and equitable future.

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  • Evan Kryski is a Senior Advisor with Electron Networks. His research interests involve exploring the intricacies and intersectionality of extremism and radicalization, soft violence, hybrid warfare, and identity-based conflict. With further work in the field of intelligence, Evan hopes to assist in the development of strategies to analyze the multifaceted and rapidly changing nature of the Canadian security landscape.

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  • Jessica is a digital transformation specialist with 7+ years of experience in HRMS systems integration, process automation, and enterprise workflow optimization. She leverages strong bilingual communication skills to drive alignment, improve end-to-end user experience, and lead change strategies that help organizations adopt modern technologies efficiently and with minimal disruption.