Uvaro Press Kit

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Uvaro designs and delivers workforce development programming that helps people achieve Career Success, from hired to retired. Together with our partners and membership community, we've helped thousands of people to increase their financial health, find work they enjoy, and feel fulfillment through their peers and life choices.

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Joseph Fung

Co-Founder, CEO

An award-winning technology Founder and CEO recognized for challenging the status-quo, Joseph is driven to help the world’s professionals lead more fulfilling careers. He is a compelling presenter on a wide range of topics, has launched multiple grassroots community programs, sits on several non-profit boards, and is an active early-stage investor who ensures that the majority of his investments are into women-led companies.

Derek Hall

Co-Founder, VP Product & Engineering

Derek is a repeat tech Founder and experienced Engineering and Product leader. Over a 20-year career at startups and large enterprise alike, Derek has been instrumental in designing and coding scalable architecture and sound management processes for products and teams in information management, human resources, sales enablement, education, and more.

Ryan McCartney

Director, Strategic Partnerships

Ryan leads the Strategic Partnerships team at Uvaro. He previously lead sales organizations at Miovision (street traffic solutions for government) and Axonify (workforce enablement software), where he hired dozens of top performers from a variety of sources and backgrounds. He has also set up an intellectual property financing initiative at BDC (banking for entrepreneurs), and founded a software platform for the tutoring industry.

Donna Litt

Co-Founder, Director

A polymath who has worn more hats than you can count, Donna speaks frequently on the topics of innovation, diversity, and corporate culture. As a partner of Garage Ventures, she is also an active early-stage investor and an advisor to community organizations involved in STEAM education.

Jenna Truong

CFO

Based in Calgary, Jenna Truong (CPA) is a mission-driven leader with extensive global experience in private equity, fundraising, and finance operations. When she’s not elbow-deep in a financial model, you might find her on a kayak, motorcycle, trapeze, or parachute.

Sheila Fung

Director, Member Programming

Sheila Fung (M.Ed) is an educator, entrepreneur, coach and adventurer. Dedicated to the Career Success of Uvaro Members, she draws on her expertise in Adult Education, Crisis Intervention, and Sales Leadership to deliver stellar in-class experiences for Uvaro programs. Living and working remotely from rural Vancouver Island has forced Sheila to adapt in an unexpected way: wild-life interruptions are a normal part of her day-to-day.

Greg Boyd

Sr. VP, Revenue

Greg is a dynamic leader and seasoned tech industry expert. Over the last 15 years in the edutech space, Greg has held various roles at Axonify (workforce enablement software), D2L (learning management software), IBM, and at Uvaro. He also volunteers as a go-to-market mentor at Incubators The Forge and Underscore Venture Partners, where he helps emerging startups refine their revenue strategies.

Members of our leadership team can be made available for interviews/features/podcasts/panels, subject to scheduling availability and strategic alignment. Subjects of interest/expertise include:

• Joseph Fung - Co-Founder, CEO
• Tech Startups, Career Success, Angel Investing, Venture Capital, Diversity equity and inclusion, B Corporations, Mergers and acquisitions in Canada
• Greg Boyd - SVP Revenue
• Customer success management, revenue operations, long-tail career success, workforce productivity, educational program design
• Donna Litt - Co-Founder
• STEAM education, second careers, women in technology, creativity and innovation, corporate culture
• Jenna Truong - CFO
• Corporate social responsibility, finance
• Derek Hall - Co-Founder, VP Product & Engineering
• Leadership in software engineering
• Sheila Fung - Director, Member Programming
• Adult education, workforce representation, sales development
• Ryan McCartney - Director, Strategic Partnerships
• Sales leadership, sales training, intellectual property, corporate partnerships

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