Team
Adam Ingrao
Based in
Toronto, Canada
SECTOR FOCUS
Consumer & Retail
Health & Wellness
Marketing
Real Estate
Sports & Entertainment
Meet Adam Ingrao
Adam Ingrao, CEO
Team
Julie McClure
Based in
Toronto, Canada
SECTOR FOCUS
Consumer & Retail
Femtech & Healthcare
Health, Wellness & Beauty
Longevity
Travel & Hospitality
Meet Julie McClure
Julie McClure, President
Team
Cole Stevens
Based in
Toronto, Canada
SECTOR FOCUS
Fintech
Healthcare
Real Estate
Meet Cole Stevens
Cole Stevens, Head of Corporate Development
Team
Maryam Nizam
Based in
Toronto, Canada
SECTOR FOCUS
AgriTech
Health & Wellness
Logistics & Transportation
Meet Maryam Nizam
Maryam Nizam, Head of Operations
Team
 Roger He
Based in
Vancouver, Canada
SECTOR FOCUS
AI Infrastructure Solutions
Data Centres
High-Performance Computing
Meet Roger He
Zelong (Roger) He, Chief Investment Strategist
Team
Jonathan Yan
Based in
Vancouver, Canada
SECTOR FOCUS
Finance
Meet Jonathan Yan
Jonathan Yan, CFO
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Adam Ingrao
CEO @ Alset

Meet Adam

Adam leads Alset AI Ventures with 25+ years of experience driving growth and scaling businesses in the consumer, lifestyle, and technology sectors. With a track record of leading both public and private equity-backed companies, he’s built and transformed global brands, from high-growth startups to established market leaders.

Before Alset, Adam was President & CEO at Microcel Corporation, where he led strategic initiatives to scale operations and drive enterprise value, resulting in a successful company sale in 2024. He also served as Global SVP of Sales & Strategy at Dorel Sports, where he spearheaded commercial growth for some of the world’s most recognized cycling brands. As a Senior Advisor at Atar Capital, he works closely with the firm to develop winning strategies in their consumer segment.

Adam thrives on working with bold founders who are redefining industries. A natural builder, he brings a hands-on, strategic approach to scaling AI-driven companies and unlocking their full market potential.

SECTOR FOCUS

Consumer & Retail
Health & Wellness
Marketing

SECTOR FOCUS

Real Estate
Sports & Entertainment

BEYOND THE BIO

MY HAPPY PLACE
On a tennis court.
Best Last-Minute
Decision I Ever Made
Moving to London, England, after university. Set my life on a wonderfully unexpected and rewarding path.
Movie Line I Overuse
“He chose… poorly."
My Favourite Book
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
What I Could Talk
About for Hours
Why this year will be the year the Buffalo Bills will finally win a Super Bowl.
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Julie McClure
President @ Alset

Meet Julie

Julie has spent two decades leading investments, founding and building companies, and advising founders across venture capital, Wall Street, and entrepreneurship. As President of Alset, she drives investment strategy, selecting high-growth opportunities and working hands-on with founders to refine strategy, secure capital, and scale.

A two-time founder in the consumer and wellness sectors, Julie understands firsthand the challenges of building and funding a business. Her ability to navigate complex industries, drive innovation, and execute bold strategies has made her a trusted partner for entrepreneurs and investors alike.

Before Alset, she was a managing partner at Paterson Partners Ventures, investing in early-stage companies. She began her career in investment banking (M&A) at Morgan Stanley, later moving into private equity as an assistant vice president at OMERS, before returning to Morgan Stanley as a vice president in institutional equity sales. She also serves on UCLA’s Price Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation advisory board.

Julie has a knack for identifying what’s next and enjoys partnering with founders to turn bold visions into scalable, market-defining businesses

SECTOR FOCUS

Consumer & Retail
Femtech & Healthcare
Health, Wellness & Beauty

SECTOR FOCUS

Longevity
Travel & Hospitality

BEYOND THE BIO

My Furry Muse:
Harley David, inspiring pure joy
What I Could Talk
About For Hours:
New products/brands/concepts to try for
wellness, beauty & longevity
My Secret to
Staying Youthful:
Laughter and spontaneity
Passport’s Stamps to Collect (SOON):
Japan (countryside) and Peru
My Hidden Superpower:
I come with a built-in toxin detector
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Cole Stevens
Corporate  @ Cole Stevens

MEET COLE

Cole has spent over a decade advising companies on capital markets strategy, shareholder value creation, and strategic growth. As head of corporate development at Alset AI Ventures, he helps the Alset ecosystem navigate public market dynamics, identifying investment opportunities and positioning companies for long-term success.

He is also the president of AllAccess Capital Markets, a North American capital markets advisory firm, where he works with companies on market expansion and investor engagement. In addition, he serves on the board of a publicly listed, technology-driven real estate investment company. His expertise has been featured on CBC’s Lang & O’Leary Exchange and BNN, where he has shared insights on market trends and investment strategy.

Cole provides strategic guidance on capital markets, helping companies optimize investor positioning, navigate liquidity pathways, and strengthen their market presence.

SECTOR FOCUS

Fintech
Real Estate

SECTOR FOCUS

Healthcare

BEYOND THE BIO

Favorite Actor:
 Daniel Craig
Favorite Movie:
Casino Royale
Favorite Place to Travel:
Taormina, Italy
Happy Place:
On the golf course
Celebrity Doppelgänger:
Matt Smith
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Maryam Nizam
HEAD OF OPERATIONS @ Alset

MEET MARYAM

Maryam is an operations leader with a track record of driving transformation and scalable growth across startups and enterprise organizations. As head of operations at Alset AI Ventures, she oversees organizational operations and works with founders and portfolio companies to establish and refine their operational infrastructure.

She spent 18 years at Citco Fund Services, where she rose to senior vice president, leading their multi-asset line of business. She later led North American and European operations at Lynk, a knowledge-as-a-service platform, before taking on growth and market expansion projects at OCG Aviation.

A builder at heart, Maryam co-founded The Revolving Kitchen, a commercial kitchen rental marketplace, and currently serves as an advisor to Modgarden, an AgriTech startup. She specializes in bringing order and rhythm to the building process, helping founders and teams operate with agility, structure, and shared momentum.

SECTOR FOCUS

AgriTech
Health & Wellness
Logistics & Transportation

SECTOR FOCUS

BEYOND THE BIO

What I Could Talk About for Hours:
Building personal resilience...and my cat 🙂
Best Last-Minute Decision I Ever Made:
Going to Uganda on a WayFinders adventure
My Happy Place:
Hiking up a scenic mountain
What I’d be Doing if Not This:
Running my own bakery
Sitcom or Movie That Defines My Humor:
Life in Pieces
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Roger He
Investment Strategist  @Alset

MEET ROGER

Roger has over a decade of experience in AI, specializing in high-performance computing (HPC). As chief investment strategist at Alset AI Ventures, he drives strategic partnerships and sources new investment opportunities that support the firm’s growth.

He is also a partner at GIC Merchant Bank, where he advises on capital allocation and investment strategies. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Roger brings a strong financial and technical perspective to AI infrastructure and emerging technologies.

With deep expertise in cloud computing, AI hardware, and data center infrastructure and solutions, he helps Alset expand its network and identify opportunities shaping the future of AI.

SECTOR FOCUS

AI Infrastructure Solutions
Data Centres

SECTOR FOCUS

High-Performance Computing

BEYOND THE BIO

Coffee Order:
Cold brew
Passport’s Next Stamp:
Muscat, Oman
Can’t Leave Home Without:
 Cell phone
Favorite Actor:
Bruce Lee
Ride or Die Team:
 Huston Rockets
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Jonathan Yan
 CFO @ALSET

MEET JONATHAN

Jonathan has over a decade of experience in finance, audit, and accounting for private and publicly listed Canadian companies. As CFO of Alset AI Ventures, he oversees financial operations, compliance, and reporting, ensuring a strong financial foundation for the firm.

He has served as CFO for multiple Canadian public companies, including Axcap Ventures, managing financial governance and regulatory compliance. With deep expertise in corporate finance, financial controls, and public market reporting, Jonathan ensures Alset operates with precision and transparency.

SECTOR FOCUS

Finance

SECTOR FOCUS

BEYOND THE BIO

Favourite Actor:
Jacky Chan
Weekend Vibes:
Building LEGO with my son
Favourite Place to Visit:
Disneyland! (Even before kids)
Favourite Country to Visit:
Japan
Favourite Hobby:
Strategy games (Poker, Chess, Magic the Gathering, Slay the Spire)
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