Conversation with Max Keller from Start Global.

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Wendy Bolger is a seasoned innovator and the Founding Director of the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Loyola University Maryland, a position she has held for over five years. Under her leadership, the Center launched the Baltipreneurs Accelerator, Loyola Crisis Navigators, and won a bid to host the prestigious Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers 2021 Conference.

Prior to her role at Loyola, Wendy was the Director of Program Innovation Strategy at Share Our Strength | No Kid Hungry, where she led the innovation team in its mission to end childhood hunger through scalable programs.

In 2023, Wendy's contributions to entrepreneurship were recognized with the Entrepreneur Support Organization of the Year award at the UpSurge Awards. Her work is central to fostering a thriving startup ecosystem, making a significant impact on teaching, investing, accelerating, and empowering entrepreneurs.

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Joe Allen, CPA, CA, is a seasoned executive with an extensive background in fostering innovation and steering investment. He is currently the Managing Director of Accelerator Programs at the University of New Brunswick, a role he has held since December 2017. In this role, he utilizes his vast expertise to shape and lead initiatives that support budding entrepreneurs and start-ups.

Parallel to his role at the University of New Brunswick, Joe also serves as a Board Member of the Canada Cleantech Alliance since April 2022, further solidifying his commitment to sustainable solutions. With a keen focus on green technology, Joe plays an integral part in supporting and promoting the growth of the cleantech sector in Canada.

As an entrepreneur himself, Joe is the Co-Founder and CEO of Devil's Keep Distillery, a Fredericton-based company that he has been leading since December 2017. His venture into the distillery business showcases his versatility as a leader and innovator.

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