Peter Blaney is the owner, coach and facilitator and business strategist of The Alternative Board, Ottawa South West.
Peter has over 30 years in the venture and investor space across the spectrum of biotechnology. He has managed venture funds, founded companies, and led investments in all sectors of biotechnology, including biofuels and bioprocessing, agricultural biotech, and biopharmaceuticals.
Peter has experience as CFO, COO, CSO and CEO in start up companies and has participated on many boards as an active investor.
Peter received his MBA, MPA, and BA in Philosophy from Queen’s University.
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