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Elizabeth Priestman
Entrepreneurial Leader
Elizabeth Priestman is the CEO and Director of International Deal Gateway (IDG), a position she has held since January 2018. She is based in Vancouver, Canada, and has a strong background in entrepreneurship and technology. Elizabeth specializes in connecting high-growth companies with resources for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), investment opportunities, and education within a global private network of seasoned entrepreneurs and investors.13
Professional Background
- Entrepreneurial Ventures: Elizabeth founded a digital application company in her early 20s, which provided CRM platforms and data-driven systems for major brands across various sectors, including automotive and banking. After successfully exiting this venture, she played a pivotal role in scaling a mobile analytics company to 950 million mobile devices before its acquisition.14
- Leadership Roles: Prior to her current role at IDG, she served as Executive Vice President at Fuse Powered Inc., where she was instrumental in driving business development and profitability. Her career also includes founding Signature One To One, a data-driven marketing company that was acquired by PGePROPEL.13
Education
Elizabeth holds a degree from the British Columbia Institute of Technology and has completed the Executive Education Program at Harvard Business School. She is also an alumni mentor with the Hall of Legends Program, supporting upcoming entrepreneurs.1
Current Initiatives
Under her leadership, IDG focuses on fostering connections between growth companies and family offices, facilitating events that promote networking and investment opportunities across major cities worldwide.34 Recently, she has been involved in discussions about how technology is transforming sectors such as defense and security through IDG's video series featuring industry leaders.2
Community Engagement
Elizabeth is actively engaged in mentoring and advising startups, reflecting her commitment to nurturing the next generation of business leaders. She was recognized as Mentor of the Year by the Schulich School of Business for her contributions to mentoring programs.14
