Jelena Neylan is a Canadian entrepreneur and financial expert with a career spanning over a decade. Currently serving as the President of Trend Innovations, a wellness company, Jelena is also a Member of the Board of Fonds InnovExport, a Quebec-based investment fund promoting new-generation entrepreneurs. A notable figure in the Montreal startup community, Jelena actively mentors local tech startup founders and entrepreneurs. With a passion for innovation and a broadly skilled financial background, Jelena supports innovators across numerous business fields, providing strategic advice and financial guidance.

Jelena earned a Diploma in International Communication from the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) and pursued further education in finance, including the Chartered Financial Analyst program from CFA Institute and the Trader Training Course, Investments and Securities from the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI).

Jelena has a significant background in various organizations. She was formerly a Partner at Fonds Innovexport and the Co-Founder of Trend Innovations. Additionally, she served as Chair of the Board at SmartHalo, an Associate at RBC PH&N Investment Counsel, an Equity Trader at Valeurs mobilières Banque Laurentienne Inc., a Senior Analyst at PSP Investments, and an Equity Research Analyst, Special Situations at Richardson GMP.

Jelena is a seasoned mentor and acts as a former Mentor at FounderFuel, a Montreal-based startup accelerator program. With a diverse professional background and a passion for business innovation, Jelena Neylan is an experienced leader that brings a wealth of financial knowledge and strategic insight to the table.