Simba Wakatama

Head of Partnerships | OneEleven

As Head of Partnerships at OneEleven, Simba Wakatama has been instrumental in scaling Canada’s most promising startups. Leading one of the nation’s top tech ecosystems, Simba has forged partnerships with global giants like Google Cloud, Apple, CDW, and Cisco driving initiatives that empower startups to grow. Under his leadership, OneEleven’s portfolio of 43 active startups has raised over $800M, with alumni collectively securing more than $5.2B. Collaborating with venture capitalists, corporate innovators, and founders, Simba curates connections and delivers programs that foster innovation and scale. His track record of identifying and supporting transformative ventures makes him an exceptional judge for this prestigious award.