Veronika works with a portfolio of life science and health-care entrepreneurs at MaRS, with a particular focus on financing and corporate development. Veronika has had an interesting career—from a research scientist to corporate finance. She was also instrumental in the launch of Cogniciti, the brain fitness company created through a partnership between MaRS and Baycrest.

“The most rewarding part of what I do is helping entrepreneurs discover relevant and valuable applications for their technology and then seeing their ideas become tangible. It takes time in this sector, but it’s incredibly exciting when it begins to come together.”

Highlights

• Practice Lead (2008-2009); Director, Venture Group (2005-2007), MaRS Discovery District
• Cogniciti, Business Planning and Product Development
• GATX Financial, Venture Finance
• University of San Francisco, MBA (Finance)
• Moscow University (Chemistry)