Mark Lowey

Q&A: Entrepreneur Mark Blackwell on building a strong innovation ecosystem in Calgary

Mark Lowey
July 7, 2021

At 32, Mark Blackwell is a seasoned entrepreneur, venture capitalist and board chair of the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund. Research Money spoke to Blackwell about his experience in Silicon Valley, what success means to him and strengthening the innovation ecosystem in Calgary and Canada.

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