Moazam Khan
Waterloo,Canada
Summary
Strategic Director known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in operational strategy, team leadership, and financial oversight. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring effective team collaboration and project success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Venture Strategy
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
01.2022 - Current
- Led institutional financial reform and commercialization strategy for Canada’s top innovation hub.
- Secured and managed $48M in public funding from federal and provincial governments.
- Overhauled budgeting systems to enable multi-year planning and results-based financing.
- Implemented IMF-aligned project frameworks: M&E, fiscal transparency, and governance.
- Designed procurement and control structures for publicly funded innovation programs.
- Built a 10-year investment plan focused on AI, quantum, clean energy, and biotech.
- Managed forecasting, risk analysis, and reporting across major public investment streams.
- Introduced performance-linked disbursement and institutional capacity-building programs.
- Grew venture portfolio from 389 to 510; increased cumulative valuation from $32B to $40B.
- Represented Canada in global forums (EU, MENA, US) on public finance and innovation policy.
Mentor / Advisor
Founder Institute
Toronto, ON
09.2019 - Current
- Serve as an advisor for early stage founders, with focus on IoT, AI and Digital Health.
- Provide guidance on scaling firm, securing venture capital, developing product road map and international expansion strategy.
- Assisted investor diligence, securing $450,000 in seed funding.
Founder, CEO, Board Member
Curiato Inc.
Toronto, Canada |, San Jose, California
06.2015 - 11.2021
- Raised $8M+ USD, scaling valuation from $2M to $36M (Pre-Seed to Series A).
- Built and led a 32-person team across 3 continents; established advisory boards in NA & APAC.
- Executed $1.2M funded clinical pilot; secured $50M in LOIs and $2.4M in RFP wins.
- Launched AI strategy and platform roadmap across multiple health tech verticals.
- Achieved 7-month acceleration in regulatory approvals (FDA, Health Canada).
- Deployed B2B models (SaaS, SLA, data licensing) to improve margins 8x.
- Negotiated supply chain partnerships; reduced COGS by 12%, delivery time by 33%.
- Closed pilot sale with $28B GPO; scaled market access across North America.
- As VP Ops: secured $550K in grants, implemented SOPs, and digitized core functions.
Advisor
Analytica Ventures
San Jose, CA
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Co-developed $1.35M angel fund for SaaS and digital health ventures.
- Led marketing strategy; managed 10 LPs from top Silicon Valley firms.
- Built deal flow sourcing and outsourced due diligence framework.
- Developed invite-only LP platform for virtual investment reviews.
- Structured investments via SAFE/convertible notes with advisory equity.
- Advised portfolio startups on GTM strategy, early adoption, and follow-on funding.
Executive Consultant, Finance and Commercialization
EMAGIN Technologies
Kitchener, ON
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Worked closely with COO to develop partnership ecosystem in EU and MENA, 211% YoY increase in revenue.
- Developed business plan and relationships in APAC to secure ~$2M USD in financing.
- Successfully supported 8 figure acquisition by Innovyze by developing return models, cap table analysis and diligence plan.
Management Consultant
Apotex Pharmaceuticals
Toronto, ON
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Recruited as consultant intern during Master's degree.
- Researched new technologies and determined the implementation of Particle Size Analyzer, commonly referred to as Process Analytical Technology (PAT).
- Self developed and presented financial models (NPV analysis) to determine potential cost savings over product life time (10 years), estimating 32% reduction in raw material waste and cost savings of $9.8M.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Developed content and lectures for Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Conducted assessment of course with professor and redesigned the course based on student feedback.
- Held office hours with students; tutorials included problem research techniques, business model canvas, user journey and business plan.
Education
Master of Business - Entrepreneurship and Technology
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ONBachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
University of Waterloo
WaterlooPublic Financial Management
International Monetary Fund
Washington, DC06-2025
Economic Development
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA05-2025
Quantitative Financial Modeling
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA10-2021
Executive Innovation Frameworks
University of California, Berkley
Berkley, CA08-2020
Skills
- Public and Private Financial Management
- Corporate Governance
- Operations Management
- International Business and Partnerships
- Project Management
- Government Relations
Patents
- System, Method, and Computer Readable Medium for Dynamic Pressure Damage Risk Assessment And Response 2017 | Curiato Inc.
- Systems and Methods for using Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) with Arrays of Sensors in Combination with Flexible Surfaces, National Phase 2019 | Curiato Inc.
- Humidity Zone of Interest System 2021 | Curiato Inc.
- Universal Medical Mattress Cover Design for a Modular Flexible Sensing Array System 2021 | Curiato Inc.
Other Affiliations
- Guest Lecturer, Market Sizing and Analysis, University of Waterloo
- Guest Lecturer, Scaling Deeptech in the age of AI, University of Dubai
- Speaker, Reimaging Fiscal Reporting, MaRS Discovery District
- Speaker, Reinventing Technology Transfer Offices, GITEX Dubai
- Speaker, New Models of Venture Scale, National Healthtech Conference
Accomplishments
- Alumni Achievement Award, University of Waterloo
- Economic Development Leadership, City of Kitchener
- Top in Canada, Stu Clark Investment Competition, University of Manitoba
- Ontario Scholar Award, Government of Ontario
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Professional
Urdu
Professional
Arabic
Limited
Timeline
Director, Venture Strategy
University of Waterloo
01.2022 - Current
Mentor / Advisor
Founder Institute
09.2019 - Current
Advisor
Analytica Ventures
09.2018 - 08.2020
Executive Consultant, Finance and Commercialization
EMAGIN Technologies
05.2018 - 12.2019
Management Consultant
Apotex Pharmaceuticals
09.2016 - 09.2017
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Waterloo
09.2016 - 08.2017
Founder, CEO, Board Member
Curiato Inc.
06.2015 - 11.2021
Master of Business - Entrepreneurship and Technology
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
University of Waterloo
Public Financial Management
International Monetary Fund
Economic Development
Harvard University
Quantitative Financial Modeling
University of Pennsylvania
Executive Innovation Frameworks
University of California, Berkley
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