Laurence Audette-Lagueux (she/her)

This speaker is exclusively speaking at HardtechFest.

As CEO of Garage&co, Laurence leads one of Montreal's most dynamic hardtech innovation hubs. For the past 9 years, she has been actively committed to developing Quebec's startup ecosystem, where she has created and implemented high-impact projects such as the Portrait of Montreal's Startup Ecosystem and the Montreal Startup Map. Her career has been marked by supporting numerous startups in their fundraising efforts, helping to mobilize over $15 million in investment. Her entrepreneurial vision was notably demonstrated through the founding of Ouishare Montreal and strategic collaborations with major players such as Michelin and the Ministry of Economy. Educated at HEC Montreal and EDHEC Business School, she now puts her expertise to work advancing Quebec's technological development while serving on several advisory committees shaping the future of innovation.