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Prathna Ramesh

Investing in inspiring founders building vertical AI software

Toronto, Ontario

Work Experience

  • Founding Leadership & Investor

    2021

    Investing on behalf of North America's most successful family offices in repeat entrepreneurs building vertical B2B SaaS and AI companies.

2017 - 2023

  • Chief Compliance Officer

    2017 - 2023

  • Managing Director

    2017 - 2021

    $41 Million invested in 92 companies with 19 portfolio exits. Ran the investment and operational function of the organization. Cheques of $300-500k. MLA is Canada’s active network of private capital investing in entrepreneurship. As the Managing Director, Prathna oversaw the investment function, investor relations and acquisition, P/L and compliance.

  • Associate Director

    2017 - 2017

2017 - 2021

  • General Partner

    2017 - 2021

    GP of angel funds I, II and III. Cheques of $150k + follow on.

2015 - 2017

  • Business Development, Operations & Finance

    2015 - 2017

    Acquired in 2018, About Communications is a Toronto-based telecommunications provider serving SMBs from coast to coast. “Jane of All Trades," serving as 2nd in command to the CEO until the time of company sale.

2014 - 2015

  • Leadership Facilitator

    2014 - 2015

    The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) oversees all 11 Rotman Commerce Student Groups and the newly developed Year 1 House system. The ELP team is designed to support leadership development through training and mentorship. Experienced upper-year leadership facilitators work closely with approximately 100 dedicated student executives and over 250 committee members and interns.

  • Research Assistant

    2013 - 2014

    Supported PHD research team on trend analysis for North American Board of Directors compensation and correlation with effectiveness.

2013 - 2013

  • Public Relations & Communications

    2013 - 2013

    Created communications strategy and action plan to promote summer theater productions.

  • Finance & Accounting

    2013 - 2013

    Transaction analysis and reporting.