MEET YOUR ADVISOR
Mina Demian. A partner in your purpose.
15+ years guiding nonprofits and purpose-driven businesses. Grounded in strategy. Committed to meaningful impact.
THE PERSON BEHIND BUSINESS PATH
Big-picture thinking.
Hands-on support.
I’m a business strategist and founder with over 15 years of experience guiding nonprofits, startups, and social ventures to secure funding, build systems, and grow with purpose.
I founded Business Path during my MBA. As Director of Partnerships at Technology Helps, I grew recurring revenue to over $1M.
From 2022 to 2025, I served as a Startup Advisor at Platform Calgary, mentoring hundreds of early-stage founders and helping them raise non-dilutive capital.
Today, as an Expert Advisor with Innovate Calgary, I guide AI, aerospace, and tech founders through investment readiness and Alberta’s commercialization funding landscape.
My advisory focus
- Funding strategy and grant readiness
- Nonprofit and startup consulting
- Strategic planning and delivery
- Purpose-driven growth and partnerships
OUR MISSION
Help bold, purpose-driven founders get funding, traction, and move fast with integrity.
From grant wins to strategic introductions, you deserve results, not just advice.
TRUSTED ACROSS THE ECOSYSTEM
15+ years. Hundreds of founders.
Startup ecosystem
“Mina is a gift to the startup community. His ability to listen, ask thought-provoking questions, generously share wisdom through stories and guide founders through problem-solving has had an impact on 100s of startups.”
Shane Pegg
Cochrane Business Incubator
Startups
“His attentiveness, caring demeanor and relentless support were instrumental throughout the program. He is a natural connector and creative problem solver when facing any challenge.”
Liz MacRae
FinTech Co-Founder & Ecosystem Builder
Research to impact
“As an academic researcher and clinician who has very little business experience or knowledge, Mina inspired me to be bold and persistent… He was a constant source of encouragement and astute strategic direction in how best to promote awareness and uptake of our program with a very sensitive population.”
Dr. Kelly Dean Schwartz
Professor & Clinician, Family First Responder Inc.
Excerpts from public LinkedIn recommendations.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Big ambition. A clear next move.
Let’s find the right path forward for your venture.