
Who is eQuo?
Small businesses are the backbone of communities and economies worldwide. At eQuo, we are dedicated to harnessing the potential of small businesses to drive positive social, economic, and cultural change. Our mission is to build a community of entrepreneurs, organizations, and individuals who share our vision of a thriving small business ecosystem around the world. We believe that no one should be left behind in the pursuit of success. Small business owners face many challenges, particularly those from marginalized and unsupported communities such as immigrants, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, people of color, Black individuals, women, and those over 60. We want to ensure that no one has to face these obstacles alone. Our goal is to create the world's first global platform for small businesses, where entrepreneurs are the heart of the community and have access to the tools and resources they need to succeed, regardless of their background, gender, race, sexuality, disability, geography, or self-identification. We are committed to empowering small business owners to achieve their goals and make a positive impact on their communities and beyond. Join us in our mission to support and elevate small businesses worldwide. Together, we can create a more inclusive, equitable, and prosperous future for all.

Common Unity = Community
In our eQuo community of diverse entrepreneurs, we believe that we are stronger when we work together to support our common goals of small business success.
And really, when you break it down, that's exactly what a community is; a unification
of individuals with common goals.


Dr. Shyra Barberstock
Advisor, eQuopreneur

Ryan "Rye" Barberstock
Advisor, eQuopreneur

Chris Carder
Special Advisor to CEO, Investor, Co-Founder

Michael Carrick
Advisor, Partner, eQuopreneur

Camilla Castaldo
Advisor, Partner, eQuopreneur

Tony Chapman
Advisor, eQuopreneur

Jennifer Crowley
Marketing Director, eQuopreneur, Advocate

David Dame
Advisor, eQuopreneur

Carleen Dehaney
Advisor, eQuopreneur, Partner

Cathy Derksen
Advisor, eQuopreneur

Joanne Fedeyko
Advisor, Investor, eQuopreneur
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Aedan Fida
Advisor, Investor, eQuopreneur

Joe Fida
Advisor, Investor, eQuopreneur

John Galbraith
Advisor, Partner, eQuopreneur

Surbhi Guleria-Joshi
Advisor, Investor, eQuopreneur

Brenda Halloran
Advisor, Investor, eQuopreneur

Barry Hillier
CEO, Founder

Helen Hirsh Spence
eQuopreneur, Advisor, Investor

Hessie Jones
Advisor, Investor, eQuopreneur

Kundan Joshi
Technology Partner, Co-Founder

Nathan Knight
Advisor, Partner, eQuopreneur

Hugh Lawson
Advisor, eQuopreneur

Tanika McLeod
Advisor, Partner, eQuopreneur

Peyvand Melati
Advisor, Investor, eQuopreneur

Barry Payne
Indigenous Advisor, eQuopreneur
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Giancarlo Sessa
Advisor, Investor, eQuopreneur

Ananya Sharma
Community Engagement Specialist

Dan Turcotte
Content Director, Co-Founder

Kevin Stolarick
Advisor, Investor, eQuopreneur

Shawn Wells
Creative Director, Co-Founder

Roshni Wijayasinha
Advisor, Investor, eQuopreneur

Zainab Williams
Advisor, eQuopreneur
eQuopreneurs
We believe that everyone should have access to the resources and support they need to succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances. By building a community of passionate and dedicated eQuopreneurs, we are creating a movement that celebrates entrepreneurship and encourages the growth of small businesses everywhere.
Our eQuopreneurs saw a need for improvement in the entrepreneurial landscape and grew tired of waiting for change. They joined forces with eQuo to make a difference and take action to create a more equitable and inclusive environment for small business owners around the world.