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We design and deliver workforce development programming that helps people achieve Career Success, from hired to retired.

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Who We Are

We provide the tools, skills, and professional community that people need to thrive in their careers. We don’t just help our members find success—we also work with them to make sure that they love what they do.

Our vision is clear: Fulfilling careers for the world’s professionals, from their first job to last. Today, Uvaro is the leading provider of workforce development programs, setting the standard for Career Success in the industry.

Map of North America with Uvaro locations marked: Seattle, Calgary, Vancouver Island, and Toronto-Waterloo innovation corridor.

Our Team

We prioritize a holistic approach to Career Success, focusing on financial health, enjoyable work, and a supportive community. Our team brings deep experience in human resources, education, and modern technologies, driving change at scale with a personal touch.

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.

Our Values

We challenge ourselves and each other to excel so that we may surprise ourselves with greatness.

We are strongest when our differences are appreciated and we're united behind a single cause.

We build and strengthen trust by communicating with truth and compassion.

We unleash our playfulness and creativity more quickly and more easily when we are confident in our work.

We Give Back

Uvaro Supports Local Communities

Uvaro is proud to support our neighbors. Developed through voluntary payroll deductions and corporate giving, the Uvaro Community Fund is a permanent source of financial support for initiatives driven by the Waterloo Region Community Foundation. Every year, dividends from fund investments are allocated to different organizations in need. Recent grantees include The Bridges Emergency Shelter and Pathways to Education.

WRCF

Pledge 1% Upside Foundation

Uvaro Shares Our Success

Uvaro is proud to support the development of long-term charitable asset ownership. Our founders, investors, and other shareholders have together agreed to Pledge 1%: We’ve contributed a portion of our equity (an ownership stake in our business) to The Upside Foundation, in support of charities focused on diversity and inclusion. When Uvaro has a liquidity event, charity wins.

How We Got Here

2019
Uvaro Begins

Founded from a passion to help individuals achieve their best work, Uvaro’s core team has always been committed to transforming lives through meaningful career development. We began with cutting-edge tools like AI-powered chatbots and cheat sheets, and evolved into providing comprehensive skills training and supportive communities.
2020
COVID

In 2020, who was in need of a supportive community and resources to help them with a sudden transition in their career? Virtually everyone! The COVID-19 pandemic forced millions of people to rethink their needs, wishes, and priorities, and Uvaro saw unexpected growth helping people transition into remote-first digital careers for non-technical employees.
2021
Series A

With support from Real Ventures and BDC Capital’s Women in Technology Venture Fund, we raised a USD $12M round led by White Star Capital, and used it to rapidly scale up our programming and deliver enhanced services for members aimed at creating ongoing Career Success.
2022
Your Career Success Company

In 2022 we launched 4 new Courses over 31 cohorts, supporting 3x more members than in the previous year. And we did it while leaning into our interpretation of Career Success—experiencing financial health and work you enjoy, while feeling fulfilled in your peer community and life choices.
2023
A Partnered Approach

In 2023 the entire tech industry took some hard punches, and Uvaro was no exception. But we learned to deliver stronger outcomes with better satisfaction and at lower costs than anyone else in the industry, by working with a network of mission-aligned organizations that each bring solutions to different sections of the overall workforce development puzzle.

Uvaro is Certified Good

Uvaro/ January 30, 2023

Uvaro recognized in the 2023 Best Workplaces in Start-ups Category by Great Place to Work

Uvaro/ October 31, 2023

Becoming a Certified B Corporation - Uvaro's commitment to doing Business For Good

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Engage with our Courses and Workshops to expand your network and elevate your talent brand
Hire proven entry-level and mid-career staff who have third-party training and existing support networks
No contingency fees, referral fees, or other financial costs

Work With Us

We’re a mission-driven remote-first B-corporation with a global footprint. If you’re thinking about changing jobs, think about Uvaro first: You might love working at a Career Success company, and we might love to hire you.

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