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A long-time Bay Area executive and investor, Marty Reed moved to Vancouver in 2015 to launch Evok Innovations, a novel approach to corporate innovation, that integrates Silicon Valley start-up culture and venture capital into existing R&D / innovation efforts. As CEO, Marty leads the firm’s efforts on strategy, team building and investments. He serves on numerous boards, including Sanctuary AI, Ekona Power, Veerum and DarkVision, which was awarded the CVCA Deal of the Year.
Prior to Evok, Marty was a Partner with The Roda Group, a San Francisco Bay Area based, early-stage venture capital firm focused on clean technology. In that capacity, Marty lead investments and served on the board of directors for Svante, Axine, Gridtential and Carbon Neutral Ag Sciences.
Prior to joining The Roda Group, Marty held senior leadership positions at Roda Group portfolio companies Cardstore.com (acquired by American Greetings), Game Ready (acquired by Avanos Medical) and Ask Jeeves (acquired by InterActiveCorp).
Marty holds an MBA from John F. Kennedy University and a BSc in Mathematics from Carnegie Mellon University, and began his career as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy.
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It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Commissioner Wright and his team from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission as well as the Wyoming Department…
It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Commissioner Wright and his team from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission as well as the Wyoming Department…
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Today we’re announcing a collaboration with Microsoft on embodied AI research and development. Our work together includes: • Researching AI models to…
Today we’re announcing a collaboration with Microsoft on embodied AI research and development. Our work together includes: • Researching AI models to…
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Big news! 🌎 CO280 and Aker Carbon Capture have signed a memorandum of understanding agreement with Microsoft to scale-up permanent, verifiable…
Big news! 🌎 CO280 and Aker Carbon Capture have signed a memorandum of understanding agreement with Microsoft to scale-up permanent, verifiable…
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Big advancement for Sanctuary AI. Our Phoenix general purpose robot is unique among humanoids in its speed, precision, and strength, all critical for…
Big advancement for Sanctuary AI. Our Phoenix general purpose robot is unique among humanoids in its speed, precision, and strength, all critical for…
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I've known Béla Hanratty longer than smartphones have been around... this photo is the one of the earliest ones I could find of us. It was taken in a…
I've known Béla Hanratty longer than smartphones have been around... this photo is the one of the earliest ones I could find of us. It was taken in a…
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I am thrilled to announce I'm embarking on a new journey with VEERUM as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Development Officer. I'm inspired by…
I am thrilled to announce I'm embarking on a new journey with VEERUM as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Development Officer. I'm inspired by…
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Proud to be a part of this and thrilled to be working with Jon once again.
Proud to be a part of this and thrilled to be working with Jon once again.
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Today, we announced the closing of our Series A funding. Check out this video to see our vision for the future of work. Here’s to all of us!…
Today, we announced the closing of our Series A funding. Check out this video to see our vision for the future of work. Here’s to all of us!…
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You can't choose where you are born... but if you are fortunate, you get to choose where you call home. Canada welcomed me and my family from day…
You can't choose where you are born... but if you are fortunate, you get to choose where you call home. Canada welcomed me and my family from day…
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A great day for Evok. Proud to be able to add someone of Naynika's pedigree and track record to the team.
A great day for Evok. Proud to be able to add someone of Naynika's pedigree and track record to the team.
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We closed it! With the newsreels around COP26 - UN Climate Change Conference and the ambitious global renewable energy targets, I am excited be…
We closed it! With the newsreels around COP26 - UN Climate Change Conference and the ambitious global renewable energy targets, I am excited be…
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Arun ChandrasekaranNational Bank of Canada
Arun ChandrasekaranNational Bank of Canada
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Proud to have been a part of this fantastic outcome.
Proud to have been a part of this fantastic outcome.
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Excited to be participating and look forward to what should be a great discussion.
Excited to be participating and look forward to what should be a great discussion.
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