Discussion and dinner at McGill's Faculty Club with Marie-Josée Lamothe and her guests: Sarah Kimmins, Amy Lorincz & Rebecca Zutto

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McGill Faculty Club

3450 McTavish Street
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Organizer: IWFC MONTREAL

Phone: +1 4384954933

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Event Details

Come discover these three inspiring women entrepreneurs who lead innovative companies in the health sector! Marie Josée Lamothe will facilitate an enlightening discussion on their journey from scientific discovery to commercialization and financing. They will also discuss the unique challenges that still exist for women entrepreneurs in technical fields, potential solutions, and their approach as leaders. All this while sharing a delicious dinner at an unbeatable price!

From groundbreaking medical technologies to transformative approaches in patient care, women entrepreneurs at the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship are shaping a healthier future for all. Discover how three trailblazing ventures have navigated the full spectrum of innovation, from scientific discovery to commercialization and investment fundraising, while addressing the unique challenges women face in entrepreneurship and technical fields.

As part of the Centre's International Fundraising Tour, these entrepreneurs are taking their visionary ideas to global stages in Boston, Paris, London, and New York, gaining momentum and forging connections to accelerate the commercialization of their scientific breakthroughs.

Join us to learn about their journeys and the impact they are making on the future of healthcare!

Speakers

Amy Lorincz

CEO & Co-Founder of Vope Medical

Amy Lorincz

CEO & Co-Founder of Vope Medical

Amy Lorincz has always been drawn to the intersection of technology and healthcare. With a background in Industrial Engineering from Concordia University, she developed a keen eye for problem-solving and efficiency. But it was her time at McGill University, earning a Master’s in Experimental Surgery with a focus on Surgical Innovation, that truly set her on the path to transforming operating rooms.

As the Co-Founder and CEO of Vope Medical, Amy is leading the charge in revolutionizing surgical vision through AI-driven software. Inspired by the challenges surgeons face in minimally invasive procedures, she and her team are developing cutting-edge solutions to enhance clarity and precision, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Beyond Vope, Amy’s expertise spans research and development, regulatory strategy, and clinical validation, making her a driving force in the MedTech space. Passionate about bridging the gap between engineering and medicine, she is on a mission to solve some of healthcare’s most pressing challenges.

Rebecca Zucco

CEO & Co-Founder of Ex-able

Rebecca Zucco

CEO & Co-Founder of Ex-able

Rebecca Zucco's journey into the realm of healthcare innovation began over 27 years ago when she embarked on a career as a clinical exercise physiologist. Specializing in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and cancer rehabilitation, Becky dedicated herself to developing educational courses aimed at preventing and managing chronic diseases.

In 2022, driven by a desire to make pulmonary rehabilitation more accessible, Becky co-founded ex-able, a digital health platform that reimagines remote pulmonary rehabilitation. As Chief Executive Officer, she leads a team committed to providing comprehensive solutions for chronic lung disease management. The platform offers remote physical assessments, evidence-based lifestyle materials, and phased interventions, enabling patients to engage in self-management from the comfort of their homes.

Becky’s unwavering commitment to improving patient outcomes continues to drive the company's mission to transform pulmonary care through technology with a product already on Asian markets.

Sarah Kimmins

CEO Scientific Founder of His Turn

Sarah Kimmins

CEO Scientific Founder of His Turn

Dr. Sarah Kimmins has spent her career at the forefront of reproductive health, uncovering how environmental factors shape male fertility. With a strong academic foundation from Dalhousie University, where she earned her Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D., she developed a passion for epigenetics and its role in germ cell development.

As a professor at McGill University and later at Université de Montréal, Dr. Kimmins led groundbreaking studies in epigenomics, earning prestigious Canada Research Chairs in her field. Recognizing the urgent need for better male infertility diagnostics, she founded HisTurn, a company developing the first genomic-based fertility assessment.
HisTurn moves beyond outdated semen analysis, offering a cutting-edge approach that provides clinicians and patients with precise, personalized insights.

Now leading research at the Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Dr. Kimmins continues to push the boundaries of fertility science. Through HisTurn and her ongoing academic work, she is transforming how male reproductive health is understood and treated, ensuring that men receive the attention, tools, and solutions necessary to address infertility with confidence and clarity.

Marie-Josée Lamothe

Directrice exécutive et académique, Faculté de gestion Desautels at Centre Dobson, Université McGill

Marie-Josée Lamothe

Directrice exécutive et académique, Faculté de gestion Desautels at Centre Dobson, Université McGill

MJ Lamothe a plus de 30 ans d'expérience dans le monde du numérique et des produits de consommation (Google, L'Oréal, Procter & Gamble). Elle est surtout reconnue pour son expertise en transformation numérique et en stratégie de marque globale. Depuis 2018, elle est présidente de Tandem International et travaille en étroite collaboration avec des VC en tant que partenaire consultatif de leur portefeuille de petites et moyennes entreprises. Elle est également professeur de pratique à l'Université McGill et administre le Centre Dobson pour l'entrepreneuriat.
De 2014 à 2018, elle a agi en tant que directrice générale chez Google Canada, supervisant les pratiques de mise sur le marché pour 14 secteurs d'activité. Elle a également occupé plusieurs postes de direction chez L'Oréal entre 2002 et 2014, de directrice du marketing international en France à CMO et CCO au Canada.

Elle est administratrice au sein de conseils d'administration canadiens publics et privés tels que Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX, comité d'audit), RioCan REIT (TSX, comité d'investissement), Group Dynamite International (TSX, audit), Nortera (présidente), Previan (présidente, comité GNC). Elle a été nommée par le Conseil du Trésor du Canada au Comité de vérification pour les ministères du CESD et de l'ASFC, nommée par le commissaire de l'ARC à son groupe consultatif externe, nommée au Conseil consultatif sur l'économie et l'innovation de 2017 pour le gouvernement du Québec et a été membre du Comité d'examen multidisciplinaire des chaires de recherche du Canada 150.

Three women entrepreneurs bringing to market cutting-edge health innovation!

Amy Lorincz

CEO & Co-Founder of Vope Medical

Rebecca Zucco

CEO & Co-Founder of Ex-able

Sarah Kimmins

CEO Scientific Founder of His Turn

Marie-Josée Lamothe

Directrice exécutive et académique, Faculté de gestion Desautels at Centre Dobson, Université McGill