Ian Macdonald

Director, Business Development, MNP

"We are so much more than the Rockies and blue skies. We are a city of entrepreneurs, companies that have been successful, that have exited, that have been acquired, that work with and support large multinational companies right down to the smallest mom and pop shops."

With a background in marketing, real estate development, and tech startup leadership, Ian brings a uniquely hands-on perspective to his role. He is rooted in relationship-building rather than transactional service. He connects early-stage founders with the tools they need to grow, from SR&ED tax incentives and government grants to corporate finance, valuations, and M&A support. A self-described "smarketer," Ian is equally at home on a pitch stage, in an investor meeting, or over a coffee with a first-time founder. He is a passionate advocate for Calgary's tech ecosystem and believes deeply in the power of storytelling, community collision, and long-term investment in the people behind the companies.