MARK LOWEN
Chestermere,AB
Summary
Fluent in early-stage evaluation, venture dynamics, and founder development. While not yet an investor, I operate at the intersection of diligence and decision-making—shaping narratives, and connecting conviction to capital. Trusted connector across CDL’s venture, mentor, and investor networks in North America. Known for spotting non-obvious teams early, and helping them clarify what makes them inevitable.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, ScaleUp Program & Ecosystem | Alumni Lead
Creative Destruction Lab - Rockies
01.2021 - Current
Built and led recruitment for ScaleUp over the past three cohorts, owning the pipeline end to end and applying a founder-first lens to venture evaluation alongside CDL mentors.
Co-developed CDL-Rockies’ Nurture program and supported screening across the broader portfolio.
Designed evaluation tools and prep processes that help frame company narratives and inform mentor engagement across ScaleUp and CDL.
Sourced and backed high-conviction, non-obvious ventures—betting early on team/IP potential and enabling mentor-driven outcomes.
Cultivated trusted relationships with leading founders, operators, and early-stage investors across Canada and the U.S.
Represent CDL-Rockies externally and actively contribute to ecosystem growth through relationships with accelerators, innovation hubs, and VCs across Alberta, Canada, and the U.S.
Education
MBA - Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary
01.2021
BBA - Finance
Mount Royal University
01.2013
Skills
ScaleUp Program: Recruited and coached founding teams across three ScaleUp cohorts; shaped a mentor-driven space for growth-stage execs
Founder Network: Active support for 250 CDL alumni—capital, hiring, and strategy—with 30% engagement (3x CDL average)
Venture Learning: Daily exposure to top mentors sharpened my own thesis lens and conviction-building instincts
Hyperlume: Backed pre-pivot team/IP; mentors catalyzed cleantech pivot → Intel pilot in 11 months
Hobbies and Interests
Innovation with human stakes—climate, health, learning, and beyond. Founder coaching, impact-aligned capital, and helping Alberta’s ecosystem scale like the startups it supports.
Timeline
Manager, ScaleUp Program & Ecosystem | Alumni Lead
Creative Destruction Lab - Rockies
01.2021 - Current
BBA - Finance
Mount Royal University
MBA - Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary
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