Kendra Garagan 🦄

Kendra Garagan is an accomplished entrepreneur and the founder of Access, a platform designed to unite the innovation ecosystem. She is also the founding partner of Kenergy™, which focuses on building innovation-driven ventures. Originally from Winnipeg, Canada, Kendra now resides in Vancouver and has a strong background in fostering global strategic alliances and optimizing business operations.

Professional Background

• Current Roles:

  • Founder & CEO, Access: Focuses on addressing disparities in the startup ecosystem and creating opportunities for innovators.
  • Founding Partner, Kenergy™: Works on empowering founders and developing innovative strategies.

• Previous Experience:

  • Head of Operations, Partnerships & Investor Relations at Access (January 2022 - Present)
  • Managing Partner, Global at The Moken™ Group (July 2020 - July 2023), where she built over 25 companies and products.
  • Extensive advisory roles across various startups, including positions at Harvard's Innovation Week and other tech-focused initiatives.

Skills and Expertise

Kendra specializes in:

• Strategic Partnerships & Alliances
• Business Operation Optimization
• Process Automation
• Leadership and Relationship Management

Personal Interests

Outside of her professional endeavors, Kendra enjoys traveling—having visited over 40 countries—and is passionate about fitness and spending time with family. She actively seeks new opportunities to assist others in innovating their operations globally.

Kendra Garagan's multifaceted career reflects her commitment to innovation and her ability to connect people and ideas across diverse sectors.