Joel Liederman

Joel received his Bachelors Degree (with Distinction) from McGill University and his M.B.A. from Concordia University. At MaRS Innovation, Joel carries out technology due diligence, project manages IP development and proof-of-principle projects, develops and executes commercialization plans, and helps launch companies in information and communication technology. He has helped launch numerous early-stage and rapid-growth, high-technology companies with strategic and business planning; developing and implementing go-to-market strategies; project management; intellectual property management; human resource management; and strategic partnering. Joel was a managing partner and company builder with Primaxis Technology Ventures, an early-stage venture capital company focused on the physical and engineering sciences (electronics, semiconductors, communications, advanced materials and infrastructure software). Prior to Primaxis, he held positions in engineering design, project engineering management, marketing, sales and business development for various high-profile organizations, including General Electric, Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd., Alcatel and Spar Aerospace.