Bio:

Raghwa Gopal, President and CEO, of Innovate BC and co-founded the very first technology company in the Okanagan. In addition to providing his time and expertise to local start-ups, Gopal helped raise money for community organizations. His donations involve over $500,000 to organizations like BC Cancer, YMCA, Rotary Club of Kelowna, and Women's Shelter. Gopal has been a driving force in diversifying the economy of Okanagan region, from resource and service based, (in agriculture and tourism), to a much cleaner and more resilient - technology and innovation economy. He helps support and promote innovation in all sectors - and in all regions of the province.