Kenneth Lawless
Chief Executive Officer at Epitope Capital Corp.
Profile
Mr. Ken Lawless has been very active in promoting investment in, and commercialization of, life sciences companies and technologies in Canada throughout his extensive career.
Mr. Lawless is currently the Executive Director of the Ottawa Health Innovation Hub.
He has served as President and CEO of Epitope Capital Corp.
a privately held consulting company, since 2007.
Mr. Lawless is former CEO of BioDiesel Reactor Technologies Inc., and was the Founding President and CEO of the Ottawa Life Sciences Council (OLSC) from its inception in 1994 until 2006.
Mr. Lawless was also a Founding Director of the Ottawa Biotechnology Incubation Centre, has served as Interim President of the Ottawa Life Sciences Technology Park, and was Bioscience Development Officer for the City of Ottawa.
During his career, he has served on numerous private and not-for-profit boards, expert panels, task forces and selection panels.
He graduated from the University of Ottawa with an M.Sc.
in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in 1986, and a B.Sc in Biochemistry in 1983.
Kenneth Lawless active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Epitope Capital Corp. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Fight Against Cancer Innovation Trust
 Fight Against Cancer Innovation Trust Investment ManagersFinance Fight Against Cancer Innovation Trust is a venture capital firm founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 01/08/2018 |
Former positions of Kenneth Lawless
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
The Health Technology Exchange
 The Health Technology Exchange Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Health Technology Exchange provides non-dilutive project financing to the medical and assistive technology sector. The company’s programs include Health Technology Commercialization Program (HTCP), REACH Innovation Procurement program and MedTech ecosystem support activities. Its initiatives include The Harmony Project, The HTX Soft Landing Program and Medtech RISE. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Accreditation Canada International
 Accreditation Canada International Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Accreditation Canada International operated as a not-for-profit organization which worked with patients, policy makers and the public to improve health and social services for all. The company was headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Chairman | - |
Capital Angel Network
 Capital Angel Network Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Capital Angel Network operates as an association of individual angel investors and venture capital firms. The firm connects entrepreneurs with angels, investments are made individually and also provides members with opportunities to increase their exposure to quality pre-screened companies seeking capital and gives the Angel investors the opportunity to expand their network of like-minded investors. The company is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Ottawa Life Sciences Council | President | - |
BioDiesel Reactor Technologies, Inc.
 BioDiesel Reactor Technologies, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries BioDiesel Reactor Technologies, Inc. develops and manufactures biodiesel membrane reactors. It operates a bio-diesel membrane reactor that offers a change in process operations and biodiesel product utilizing virgin oils and next generation feed-stocks. BioDiesel Reactor Technologies was founded by André Tremblay and Marc Arnold Dubé in 2007 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Training of Kenneth Lawless
| University of Ottawa | Graduate Degree |
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BioDiesel Reactor Technologies, Inc.
BioDiesel Reactor Technologies, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries BioDiesel Reactor Technologies, Inc. develops and manufactures biodiesel membrane reactors. It operates a bio-diesel membrane reactor that offers a change in process operations and biodiesel product utilizing virgin oils and next generation feed-stocks. BioDiesel Reactor Technologies was founded by André Tremblay and Marc Arnold Dubé in 2007 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Process Industries |
Accreditation Canada International
Accreditation Canada International Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Accreditation Canada International operated as a not-for-profit organization which worked with patients, policy makers and the public to improve health and social services for all. The company was headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Health Services |
The Health Technology Exchange
The Health Technology Exchange Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Health Technology Exchange provides non-dilutive project financing to the medical and assistive technology sector. The company’s programs include Health Technology Commercialization Program (HTCP), REACH Innovation Procurement program and MedTech ecosystem support activities. Its initiatives include The Harmony Project, The HTX Soft Landing Program and Medtech RISE. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Finance |
| Epitope Capital Corp. | |
Fight Against Cancer Innovation Trust
Fight Against Cancer Innovation Trust Investment ManagersFinance Fight Against Cancer Innovation Trust is a venture capital firm founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Finance |
| Ottawa Life Sciences Council | |
Capital Angel Network
Capital Angel Network Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Capital Angel Network operates as an association of individual angel investors and venture capital firms. The firm connects entrepreneurs with angels, investments are made individually and also provides members with opportunities to increase their exposure to quality pre-screened companies seeking capital and gives the Angel investors the opportunity to expand their network of like-minded investors. The company is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Commercial Services |
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