Next AI
Fletcher McLaughlin is a skilled professional with a diverse background in program coordination, venture analysis, and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as a Program Coordinator, Venture Analyst, and Intern at NEXT Canada since May 2022, Fletcher also holds the position of Venture Consultant at XLSCOUT since November 2022. As the Business Owner of McLok, a startup specializing in innovative touch ID locks, responsibilities include strategic business planning, marketing execution, and operational management. Previous experience includes a role as Student Advisor for JA Central Ontario, where notable achievements were securing the “Most Profitable Company of the Year” award and promoting community outreach efforts. Additionally, Fletcher worked as a Brand Ambassador for Donorworx Inc. Fletcher earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Management with a focus on Strategy and Innovation from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management from 2018 to 2022.
Next AI
Delivered in Montréal and Toronto, NextAI is an accelerator and founder development program for early or idea stage AI-enabled startups. NextAI is for exceptional teams and individuals from around the world who are commercializing AI research and want to build global companies.NextAI is a global innovation hub for artificial intelligence relatedventure creation and technology commercialization. We identify talented teams and individuals with ambitious ideas and leverage Canada’s leadership position in AI to provide them with the capital, mentorship, education and network to disrupt industries.NextAI teams have access to up to $200,000 in capital, world-renowned faculty and scientists, a network of Canada’s top business leaders and entrepreneurs, and access to cutting edge AI tools.