Mark Elias

Mark Elias is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Steadiwear Inc., a company that develops assistive technology for people suffering from Essential tremor and Parkinson's disease.1 He founded the company in 2015 with the aim of improving the independence and quality of life for those affected by hand tremors.12

Background and Education

Mark Elias attended the University of Toronto from 2010 to 2014, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering.1 He later returned to the same university in 2014 to obtain a Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Business Administration and Management, which he completed in 2015.1

Career Path

Early Career:: Mark began his professional journey in 2013 as an Engineer in Training at Turner Construction Company.1 During this time, he worked on the Kuwait University Construction Project, where he gained experience in project scheduling, critical path analysis, and supervising laborers.1

Founding Steadiwear:: In 2015, Mark co-founded Steadiwear Inc. with Emile Maamary.23 The inspiration for the company came from a personal experience when Mark noticed his grandmother struggling with hand tremors while having coffee.2 This led him to research and develop the Steadi-One, the world's first battery-free glove designed to help people with hand tremors.2

Achievements and Recognition

Under Mark's leadership, Steadiwear has made significant strides in developing innovative solutions for people with hand tremors:

1. The company launched the Steadi-One glove, which is now available for purchase.2
2. Steadiwear received the Grandmothers Choice Award at the 10th-annual StartupFest.3
3. The company raised $1.1 million CAD to fuel its growth and development.4

Mark Elias continues to lead Steadiwear in its mission to improve the lives of those affected by hand tremors through innovative assistive technology.12