Next AI
Mischa Hamara is an experienced professional in program development and venture building, currently serving as Director of Programs and Program Consultant at NEXT Canada since January 2022. Previously, Mischa held the position of Head of Incubation at Bay & Co, where responsibilities included designing incubator programs and overseeing venture operations. As Director of gBETA Toronto at gener8tor, Mischa successfully expanded the program by recruiting startups, mentors, and investors. Mischa co-founded Seed by Seed, a non-profit focused on food re-connection, and served as Associate Director of Global Program Innovation at WE, managing program design and team operations across multiple countries. Additional roles include Leadership Facilitator Specialist at the University of Toronto and Manager of Learning and Development at WE.org, where Mischa coached a global team and delivered workshops. Mischa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Development Economics and International Development from Dalhousie University.
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.