We are a CPG growth ecosystem

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​We believe great businesses can change the world.

Venturepark is a non-profit dedicated to helping early-stage food and wellness CPG entrepreneurs succeed. We provide the programs, mentorship, and community support that help entrepreneurs move from concept to shelf and beyond.

With deep industry knowledge, trusted networks, and Canadian-specific contacts, we give entrepreneurs relevant insights that save them time, help them avoid common pitfalls and set them up for long-term success.

 

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$200m

annual revenue achieved by our alumni

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225

brands launched since 2015

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30,000

stores currently stock our alumnis’ products

Founded by Arlene Dickenson

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Our History

  • Founded in 2015 as District Ventures Accelerator and District Ventures Kitchen by Canadian business icon Arlene Dickinson.
  • March 2021, we launched our first Concept to Market Sprint
  • In May 2021, we officially became Venturepark —Canada’s pioneering business growth ecosystem.
  • In 2023? we hosted out first in person Demo Day
  • In 2025, we’ve helped over X CPG entrepreneurs

Our Team

Glen Price

President

Kalyan Chinnamanthur

Kalyan Chinnamanthur

Head of Program Operations

Marlis Bens

Marlis Bens

Head of Resource Development

Serene Martin

Serene Martin

Accelerator Executive in Residence

Rob Horricks

Rob Horricks

Accelerator Executive in Residence

Ted Fleming

Executive in Residence

Andrea Pember

Andrea Pember

Head of Finance

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