The Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA) is excited to announce the appointment of Omi Velasco as the new Executive Director, effective August 1st, 2022.
Big thanks to Michael Hebert, our outgoing Executive Director who led the organization during the year 21/22.
Omi has been involved in venture and technology throughout her career, helping startups, SMBs and enterprises digitize and grow. In 2019, Omi co-founded Aventrock Ventures, a Calgary-based family office where she has invested in over 30 early-stage technology companies and funds, the majority of which are located in Western Canada. Previous experiences include leading a SaaS restaurant POS as their COO (acquired in Q2 2022), as well as working in the technology strategy consulting practice at Deloitte, where she supported and led large scale enterprise ERP implementations. Omi holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Supply Chain Management from the University of Calgary.
“I’ve called Alberta my home since 2008 when I came here as a refugee with my family from a small town in Colombia. I have been very fortunate with the opportunities this province has provided me and has shaped the person and professional I am today. The VC and PE sectors are growing in Alberta and this is a tremendous opportunity to help Alberta-based companies. With the VCAA I am joining an organization with a strong and experienced Board, and I am confident we will enhance the profile of the private capital community in Alberta” – Omi Velasco
“We are thrilled to introduce Omi Velasco as the new Executive Director of the VCAA . Her experience, passion and excitement will be an asset to the VCAA as we build on our strong foundations of connecting and enabling venture capital, private equity and angel investor activity in the province.”
– Andrea Drager, Board Chair of the VCAA.
About the VCAA
The VCAA is the primary industry association for venture capital, private equity, and angel investors in Alberta. The VCAA creates opportunities for collisions that spur innovation, connections, professional development, and greater deal flow among venture capital industry players and related industries.
