Jeremy Woodgate’s career began as an engineer, before swiftly pivoting to a corporate stockbroker role focused on the gold and resources sector. At Pareto Securities, he advanced to Head of Trading and Partner, leading significant transactions in resources and shipping.

In 2015, he founded Smaller Company Capital, making a mark by listing the first publicly traded Blockchain company in London and financing several tech and resource firms. His entrepreneurial journey continued with the co-founding of States Bridge Capital in 2020, and he contributes his extensive experience in various NED and Chairman roles across diverse sectors.

Derek Lew is a venture capital investor and is the President and CEO of Growthworks Capital Limited, a partner with Initio Capital Group Inc., a Vancouver BC early-stage angel investment firm, and a lawyer experienced in the areas of corporate, commercial and real estate law.

Derek is a director of the Frank and Joan Lew Charitable Trust and the FJL Housing Society. He is a member of the Law Society of British Columbia and has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Alberta.