Mina Demian, How Non-Profits are Using AI

We’re diving into a topic that’s sparking a lot of conversation in organizations and the non-profit sector, what is the role Augmented Intelligence in innovation and grant writing. Our guest is Mina Demian a startup advisor, ecosystem builder, and social innovation strategist with over a decade of experience in fund development, grant writing, and strategic fundraising. Before moving into the startup space, he spent 10 years securing millions in funding for nonprofits, leading development teams, and crafting high-impact grant proposals that fueled social change.

Now advising founders through Platform Calgary, Innovate Calgary, and beyond, Mina helps startups navigate funding, partnerships, and growth with a deep understanding of both the nonprofit and tech sectors. An MBA graduate with training in UNESCO’s Futures Literacy Lab, he brings a cross-sector perspective—blending business strategy, technology, and social impact.

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