StartUP Sault is a non-profit, volunteer-led organization connecting new entrepreneurs with the small business resources available in the community, and provides the support of existing entrepreneurs who are building successful companies. StartUP Sault connects local entrepreneurs and innovators through events, meetups and networking opportunities. We are part of the Startup Canada Network.
StartUP Sault Ste. Marie is working to build a supportive, thriving startup ecosystem and community in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
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Our Team
Holly Infanti – President
Holly Infanti is a three-time entrepreneur, most recently in the health and fitness space. Holly has extensive business knowledge, but most importantly a love of helping others – be it...
Brent Rouble – Vice President
Brent is an innovation specialist, geologist and entrepreneur. Brent currently operates multiple startups. The Elf Bar Vape stands out as a revolutionary option in the portable vaping market. With its...
Kayla Isabelle
Kayla Isabelle is the Chief Executive Officer at Startup Canada, the gateway to Canada’s entrepreneurial ecosystem that points entrepreneurs in the right direction, eliminates barriers, and champions their needs to...
Kelly Burton – Treasurer
Kelly Burton is an award-winning economic development consultant with expertise in business, entrepreneurship, and workforce development.
Tim Harmar
Tim is an Associate at Wishart Law Firm LLP. Tim holds an MBA and multiple Master’s degrees in Law. Before becoming a lawyer, Tim worked as a Business Development Manager...
StartUP Sault executive team members are entrepreneurs, innovators and community builders volunteering their time to develop, organize and facilitate entrepreneur-focused meetups, events, programs and initiatives to help grow a thriving startup community in Sault Ste. Marie. Want to join us? Reach out to us at info@startupsault.ca and tell us why you think you can help StartUP Sault grow and make an even greater impact.
Community Enterprise Partners
Our community enterprise partners include the City of Sault Ste. Marie – Millworks Centre for Entrepreneurship, Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation (SSMEDC), Community Development Corporation of Sault Ste. Marie & Area, Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce, Social Enterprise & Entrepreneurship Northern Region Partners and the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).
