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At Hargan Ventures, our backgrounds are diverse, spanning a number of industries and corporate functions. A common thread among us, however, is a passion for entrepreneurship. We understand first-hand the challenges facing businesses. We've personally been through the ups and downs of building a successful venture and we continually rely on these experiences when working to create value for our partner companies.
Sam Ifergan, B.Eng, MBA
Sam has over 15 years of entrepreneurial, technology and venture capital experience. As the leader of Hargan's investment team he is involved in evaluating new investment prospects, structuring transactions and leading the firm's efforts with respect to portfolio companies.
Sam has been extensively involved in the day-to-day business of all of Hargan's investments, often serving as CEO or other senior executive, particularly in the early stages of each company's development. Prior to founding Hargan Ventures, he was a strategy consultant with Mercer Management Consulting where he was involved in a number of industries and advised Fortune 500 companies on corporate strategy. Sam has also held general management and technical development roles at NCR, where he led the deployment of enterprise-grade information technology systems.
Sam holds a Bachelor of Engineering from McGill University and an MBA from the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University.
Michael Aron, CA
Michael has over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, banking and entrepreneurship. He is a Co-Founder and Director of Cidel Bank & Trust, an international private bank, and the Co-Founder of Serius Funds. Prior to founding Cidel, Michael was a Senior Executive at Bayshore Bank and a Senior Manager at KPMG Peat Marwick's financial advisory practice.
Harry Hart
Harry has over 40 years of entrepreneurial and technology experience. As a key member of the Hargan team, Harry is involved in the firm's fund-raising efforts, approving allocation of the firm's capital and governance efforts with respect to portfolio companies.
Harry is one of Canada's most successful retailing entrepreneurs. He is the Founder and CEO of Hartco Income Fund (TSX:HCI.UN), Canada's leading franchisor of system integrators and technology resellers. Harry is also Founder of Hart Stores Inc. (TSX:HIS) a chain of 74 retail stores in Quebec, Ontario and the Maritimes. Hartco and Hart Stores are both listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and generate combined annual revenues of over $750 million.
Harry has won numerous awards for his contribution to Canadian business and was named as one of Canada's top 100 CEOs by Report on Business Magazine. Harry is a co-founder of Hargan Ventures. He is Chairman of the Board of Hartco Income Fund and Hart Stores, and sits on the board of Brighter Minds. |
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