Allen’s previous experience includes Foreign Affairs Canada in Paris, France, Torstar Digital, and Google. She’s also had an award-winning career in wealth management at Desjardins.

As her career progressed, Allen became interested in the intersection between technology and finance. She then became an angel investor and Limited Partner in 2019 and began providing knowledge in advisory and leadership roles at startups such as Alo Solutions and Bay Mills Investment Group. Now she is entering a new trajectory in her career to champion the future leaders of young innovators.

“My entrepreneurial background in finance, combined with my marketing and business development experience in tech, create a unique skill set that I cannot wait to leverage to support the LOI team’s vision, mission, and young entrepreneurs,” Melissa Allen said in a press release.

“With a proven track record built on a solid foundation, LOI is poised to become the preeminent destination for young Canadian entrepreneurs—from all walks of life—who will make a positive impact in their communities, country, and the world.”

Melissa Allen

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