EXECUTIVE ADVISORY & LEADERSHIP COACHING
Principal, Summit Stream Inc.
Clarity in complexity. Leadership for what comes next.
I work with senior leaders, founders, and ecosystem builders navigating complexity — in leadership, technology adoption, and innovation infrastructure. Summit Stream is a principal-led advisory offering strategic counsel, executive coaching, and ecosystem design for those building what comes next.
WHAT I DO
Designing, building, and scaling the systems, programs, and partnerships that support innovation at a regional and national level. From incubators to intellectual property access to cross-sector alignment.
Working directly with senior leaders and founders on leadership effectiveness, decision-making under uncertainty, and the integration of emerging technologies into organizational strategy.
Translating AI, quantum computing, and advanced computing into practical frameworks that organizations and leaders can act on — responsibly, strategically, and with clarity.
SELECTED WORK
INNOVATION INFRASTRUCTURE
Designed and led the development of Tecconnect, an emerging technology incubator, and the Regional Innovation Network of Southern Alberta — building ecosystem infrastructure that connects entrepreneurs, technology, and opportunity across the region.
ACCESS & INCLUSION
Led ElevateIP Alberta, providing intellectual property strategy access to entrepreneurs across the province. Designed and scaled Women Entrepreneurs in STEM and Rural Women in Technology — first-of-their-kind programs expanding participation among underrepresented and rural innovators.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Served as VP of Global Ecosystems at SuperQ Quantum and VP of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Economic Development Lethbridge — building ecosystem strategy, partner networks, and leadership programs at the intersection of innovation, economic development, and emerging technology.
Summit Stream operates as a principal-led advisory, with access to a curated network of specialists engaged as needed.
SPEAKING & KEYNOTES
I speak to executive teams, industry conferences, and cross-sector gatherings on leadership in complexity, the human dimensions of emerging technology adoption, and designing innovation systems that include rather than exclude. Topics draw from two decades of building at the edge of innovation, ecosystem development, and organizational leadership.
"What gets communicated is not the capability of a technology. It is whether the people in the room trust that it serves them."
— Renae Barlow
THINKING & WRITING
I write to make complex ideas clear and actionable — on leadership in uncertain environments, the practical implications of emerging technologies, and the human dimensions of organizational change. Published on LinkedIn.
INNOVATION & INCLUSION
Launching innovation is the easy part — sustaining and scaling what actually works is where ecosystems need to improve.
Read on LinkedIn →INNOVATION & INCLUSION
What innovation infrastructure actually means, and why getting the definition right matters for ecosystem builders.
Read on LinkedIn →EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
Why experienced leaders and domain experts may be best positioned to navigate quantum's early adoption phase.
Read on LinkedIn →EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
Exploring what happens when three converging fields — quantum computing, AI, and neuroscience — meet.
Read on LinkedIn →INNOVATION & INCLUSION
On the importance of women's participation in emerging technology — and what gets in the way.
Read on LinkedIn →LEADERSHIP & MINDSET
How organizations can develop the internal capacity to adapt without losing coherence or direction.
Read on LinkedIn →INNOVATION & INCLUSION
Lessons on navigating complexity from the intersection of health innovation and ecosystem design.
Read on LinkedIn →EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
The case for broadening access to quantum computing — and what democratization actually requires.
Read on LinkedIn →LEADERSHIP & MINDSET
How leaders can move from uncertainty to clarity by adopting a scout mindset rather than a soldier one.
Read on LinkedIn →LEADERSHIP & MINDSET
What leaders need to do internally to stay effective when the external environment is destabilizing.
Read on LinkedIn →LEADERSHIP & MINDSET
Why curiosity — not confidence — may be the most valuable quality a leader can develop.
Read on LinkedIn →LEADERSHIP & MINDSET
What it takes to lead effectively when the territory is genuinely new and the maps are incomplete.
Read on LinkedIn →LEADERSHIP & MINDSET
The difference between observing change and actively shaping the path through it.
Read on LinkedIn →EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
Drawing a historical line from the printing press to quantum computing to argue for democratized access.
Read on LinkedIn →EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
Access to technology is not enough — the ethics of empowerment require more than just availability.
Read on LinkedIn →EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
Using quantum computing as a lens to examine questions about human cognition, identity, and decision-making.
Read on LinkedIn →EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
A clear case for why quantum literacy matters beyond the technical community.
Read on LinkedIn →ASK ME ANYTHING
Chat with my AI assistant to learn more about my background, areas of focus, and how Summit Stream works. For direct inquiries, connect with me on LinkedIn.
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
A growing library of presentations, workshops, and learning resources for leaders and organizations working at the intersection of leadership, innovation, and emerging technology.
A practical guide for leaders navigating the opportunities and implications of quantum computing — designed to build clarity and confidence in emerging technology decisions.
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