Annick Charbonneau (she/her)

Annick Charbonneau is Co-founder and Managing Partner of Accelia Capital, a $60 M venture capital fund whose mission is to propel innovative companies and accelerate female leadership in technology. An entrepreneur who founded and managed two technology companies, she has more than 20 years of experience in management and technology. A fervent promoter of the presence of women in entrepreneurship, Annick contributes to promoting female leadership in technology in numerous forums. She is actively involved in her community, notably with the McGill Dobson Center for Entrepreneurship and the McCall MacBain scholarships. Annick also serves on the board of directors of Fiera Capital, a leading independent investment management firm with a growing global presence. In 2023, Annick was awarded the Quebec Business Woman prize, digital technology and innovation, by the RFAQ business women's network. A graduate in Business Administration from Pepperdine University in California, Annick also holds a certificate in Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy from MIT Sloan School of Management. She is a passionate traveler and enjoys skiing, cycling, and running.