Meet our Mentors
Your mentors will provide you with guidance, connect you with their network of potential clients and other industry professionals, and keep you accountable while helping you reach your business goals!
Specialty one-time mentoring sessions with industry-specific professionals may be arranged separately if the opportunity and demand arise.
Karen Hastie
CEO – Your Sales Company
Karen is a seasoned business professional with over three decades of experience in owning and operating businesses. Currently serving as the CEO of Your Sales Company, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, offering invaluable insights and solutions to diverse business challenges.
In addition to her role at Your Sales Company, Karen is the visionary creator and founder of Chamber Perks App™, an innovative platform utilized by Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade across Canada to promote and support local businesses. Her innovative approach has revolutionized how individuals and companies connect with and empower their business community.
Driven by her passion to educate and empower businesses and people, Karen is also the Founder of Serial Seller™ training workshops. Through these workshops, she shares her extensive knowledge in business analysis, branding, engagement, and selling strategies, empowering entrepreneurs and professionals to unlock their full potential and achieve unprecedented success.
With a track record of leadership, innovation, and impact, Karen continues to inspire others to reach new heights of excellence.
- Business Consulting
- Marketing Consulting
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Brand Consulting
- Pricing Strategy
Bernie Aho
CEO – Co-Founder – Critiq
Bernie has over 18 years of entrepreneurship experience in leading tech industry businesses. Currently, he is the driving force behind the look and feel of Critiq and provides business insight, strategy, and leadership across all teams. An avid photographer, designer, and gamer, Bernie previously co-founded TimeHero and the award-winning cloud-based annotation and marketing review tool ConceptShare which quickly became a leader in Creative Operations management.
- Product Development
- User Experience Design
- Business Development
- Marketing Management
- Business Strategy
- Mobile and Web Applications
Want to join our network of mentors?
Click here to find out what the requirements are to be a mentor at the IQ.