Ernest Barbaric
Entrepreneur in Residence @Foresight Canada
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WORK HISTORY
Entrepreneur in Residence @Foresight Canada
Victoria, BC, CA
Foresight Canada is a leading accelerator supporting cleantech ventures across Canada. As an Entrepreneur-in-Residence, I mentor founders and leadership teams, helping them navigate leadership development and business strategy.* Guided emerging cleantech leaders through strategic growth initiatives, including leadership development and operational improvements.* Delivered workshops and webinars on data-driven decision-making for entrepreneurs.* Facilitated workshops and coaching sessions focused on building resilient teams, improving business models, and scaling ventures.
EDUCATION
Futurosity
Coaching From Essence
University of Calgary
Marketing Management
Coaches Training Institute (CTI)
Executive Coaching
Canadian Marketing Association
Charertered Marketer, Marketing
University of Victoria
Psychology
Positive Intelligence
Positive Intelligence Coaching
DeVry Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT ERNEST BARBARIC
I’m an entrepreneurial leader and executive coach with 15+ years of experience driving innovation, strategy, and cross-sector collaboration. My career spans founding and selling ventures, building innovation programs, and advising leaders through high-stakes decisions. & : Coached and mentored 120+ founders across healthtech, cleantech, and technology sectors; conducted 50+ due diligence reviews and supported ventures to catalyze $80M in investment: Built and exited multiple ventures, including PodSummit, Western Canada’s first podcast conference, and a boutique consultancy serving 50+ clients across technology, education, and healthcare: Delivered 500+ hours of executive coaching and facilitated 50+ leadership workshops and retreats, helping leaders secure board seats, funding rounds, and promotions (and navigate many hairy situations): Created and scaled multiple innovation and leadership programs, including a Digital Strategy Certificate with the Canadian Marketing Association, and a licensed “AI for Leadership” curriculum: Built collaborations with government, corporates, nonprofits, and investors to strengthen regional ecosystems and fund impact-driven ventures.I’m always interested in connecting with founders, leaders, and partners who are shaping the future of innovation. Whether it’s sharing ideas, building collaborations, or exploring new models, I enjoy conversations that move ecosystems forward. Don’t hesitate to reach out and say hello!
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