Spotlight Profiles

Our Spotlight Series features both our passionate members and dedicated team here at GlobalNL

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Trent Skanes

Trent Skanes

Trent, Fractional General Counsel with Renno & Co, highlights the influence of community in business and professional growth. Originally from Gander, NL, Trent now resides in St. John's.

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Nathan Barnes

Nathan Barnes

As an extrovert and natural networker, Nathan enjoys meeting new people and staying abreast of the business climate in NL, Canada, and the world. His networking skills have enabled him to gain valuable business intelligence and develop strong business relationships.

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Matthew King

Matthew King

He has worked hard since the beginning of 2022 on his consultancy business which now has clients in four countries across Europe. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, reading and hiking - we are proud to know such an ambitious entrepreneur!

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Emma Nash

Emma Nash

Originally from Mount Pearl, Newfoundland, she's now a Project Manager at Northbridge Financial Corporation in Toronto. Her advice? Building connections can make big impacts on your career - something she knows first-hand, having secured her first professional job after university and her move to Toronto from networking efforts.

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Ryan Miller

Ryan Miller

He now works as an Investment Associate at Scotiabank and credits the friendly and welcoming culture of Newfoundlanders with helping him build strong relationships. With both technical skills and likeability leading to success, his Newfoundland roots have played a part too.

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Haley Kawaja

Haley Kawaja

Originally from Corner Brook, Newfoundland, now the Director of Innovations for One Acre Fund in Kenya. Haley's passion and commitment are truly inspiring and her work is contributing to making a positive impact around the world!

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Laura Aguirre

Laura Aguirre

Passionate about promoting inclusion and diversity in the tech sector here in Newfoundland, she’s making waves in this space. Be sure to check it out!

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Jasmine Compton

Jasmine Compton

Hailing from Twillingate, Newfoundland and now working in London, UK, as a Behavioural Risk Specialist at NatWest, Jasmine knows the value of resilience, hard work and people-focused thinking, invaluable traits that have led to her success abroad.

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St. John's
BreatheSuite
Helping asthma and COPD patients live longer, healthier lives

BreatheSuite

BreatheSuite Receives FDA Clearance for Over-the-CounterDevice to Turn Regular Metered-Dose Inhalers into Smart Inhalers

"We believe COPD patients deserve an exceptional experience right in their home. That's why we've developed a fully virtual COPD management program so patients can live happier, healthier lives."

-Breathe Suite

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St. John's
Genesis Centre
Award-winning business incubator for technology start-ups

Genesis Centre

UBI Global, an innovation intelligence company specializing in mapping, highlighting and connecting the world of business incubation, has recognized the Genesis Centre as a top challenger in North America.

“This recognition is a huge achievement for the Genesis community, to be a top challenger in North America for the second time, and the only Canadian incubator recognized in this category, means that we’re fostering a globally competitive startup ecosystem here in Newfoundland and Labrador." - Michelle Simms, President and CEO, Genesis.

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