Our Team

We help ambitious young people change the world.

Image taken at our 2022 staff strategy retreat.

Meet the team who are building the foundation of TKS.

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Founders

TKS was founded in 2016 by two brothers, Navid and Nadeem Nathoo. Their vision was to create a “human accelerator” for the next generation of innovators, scientists, and entrepreneurs.

Navid Nathoo

Navid Nathoo

Co-Founder

Nadeem Nathoo

Nadeem Nathoo

Co-Founder

Program

Our program team comes from backgrounds including venture-backed entrepreneurs, scientists, and experienced leaders. They are passionate coaches who joined TKS because they wanted to help accelerate ambitious and curious young people.

Brandon Jennings

Brandon Jennings

Head of Program

Pranav Menon

Pranav Menon

Director, Vancouver

Steven Ritchie

Steven Ritchie

Director, Calgary & Virtual

Damian Matheson

Damian Matheson

Director, Virtual

Andrés R. M. Velarde

Andrés R. M. Velarde

Director, Virtual

Shea Tough

Shea Tough

Associate Director

Mikaela Ergas Lenett

Mikaela Ergas Lenett

Associate Director, Activate

Lyn Chen

Lyn Chen

Associate Director, Toronto

Aatik Chopra

Aatik Chopra

Associate Director, Virtual

Hari Mahesh

Hari Mahesh

Director, New York

Skylor Lane

Skylor Lane

Director, Toronto

Jessica Klein

Jessica Klein

Director, Virtual

Marketing

We want to make sure that the most ambitious, curious, and impact-driven young people around the world know about TKS. Our marketing team works on experiences and storytelling to expose students to TKS and bring awareness to the program.

Elisha Kramer

Elisha Kramer

Head of Growth

Roberta Lindal

Roberta Lindal

Head of Marketing

Megan Martin

Megan Martin

Digital Marketing Manager

Katrina Ali

Katrina Ali

Marketing & Communications

Operations

There's a lot of work that goes into managing thousands of students from around the world. Our operations team makes sure that TKS has the ability to reach more young people while ensuring every student has an incredible experience in the program.

Donnie Yee

Donnie Yee

Head of Operations

Kirk Taylor

Kirk Taylor

Talent Lead

Andre Thibault

Andre Thibault

Admissions Lead

Partnerships

We work with companies like Microsoft, Walmart, Shell, Masason Foundation, IKEA, RBC, and others to provide financial support to students, internship opportunities, and unique learning experiences during TKS. Find us on LinkedIn to explore partnership opportunities!

Ian Lockhart

Ian Lockhart

Head of Strategy & Partnerships

Jennah Dohms

Jennah Dohms

Strategy

Una Lounder

Una Lounder

Community & Partnerships

Join our team

We’re hiring roles across various departments.