Jelmer is the driving force behind DMZ Innisfil and Innisfil’s growing technology startup ecosystem. He started his career at a Fortune 500 company before founding several startups and joining early-stage founders to help them find product-market fit and traction. After 5 years as founder and early startup employee, Jelmer ventured off into the public sector where he discovered his passion for building ecosystems and supporting entrepreneurs. He is on a mission to build a local technology cluster and provide founders with the opportunity to enjoy a small-town lifestyle with access to world-class startup support.