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ANGEL INVESTORS DURHAM

Angel Investors Durham (AID) is a dynamic network of accredited investors dedicated to funding and mentoring early-stage companies with high growth potential. Based in Oshawa, Ontario, AID connects innovative entrepreneurs with experienced investors who provide not just capital, but also strategic guidance and industry expertise. Through initiatives like Angel Academy, AID empowers founders with the knowledge and resources needed to successfully raise investment. By fostering strong relationships between investors, startups, and ecosystem partners, AID plays a crucial role in driving economic growth and innovation in Durham Region and beyond.

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THE OPERATIONS TEAM

Frank Auddino

Frank has over thirty-five years in Business Development producing top Sales with a career track record in delivering breakthrough revenue growth.

Having worked with corporations such as TC Transcontinental, Rupert Murdoch News Corporation, the Jim Pattison Group of Companies, and being a partner in a Rogers Media firm, it is the start-ups that are looking for sales growth and require funding that he revels in assisting and volunteering with.

Currently, Frank is an award-winning angel investor, educator, mentor, and member of multiple investment groups.

His contributions have awarded him the 2023 York Angel Investors Leadership & Dedication Award, 2019 NACO Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Canadian Early Stage Innovation Ecosystem, the 2019 Angel Investors Ontario Award for Contribution to Ontario Angel Activity, and the 2018 York Angel Investors Angel of the Year Award.

Elsie Faria

Elsie Faria is the General Manager of Angel Investors Durham (AID), where she plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation and supporting early-stage companies in the Durham Region. In her capacity, Elsie oversees the organization’s operations, facilitates partnerships, and ensures that both investors and entrepreneurs receive the resources and guidance needed for success. Her dedication to building a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem is evident through her active involvement in initiatives that connect startups with experienced investors and mentors.

Angelo Del Duca

Angelo Del Duca has extensive experience in the electronics industry including experience in the research and development of electronic systems and devices. Additionally, he co-founded a technology company providing expertise to major producers of electronics systems such as Motorola, Welch Allyn, AT&T Labs, and the Defense Research Establishment of Atlantic Canada. This company subsequently exited to a Pittsburgh-based major computer system producer.

Angelo is an active member across several Angel Investor groups and was awarded Angel of the Year by the York Angel Investors in 2016. Angelo is currently the Chair of the Board of Directors of the York Angel Investors. He has also been recognized for his Mentoring in the start-up community and was named as Volunteer of the year from the City of Vaughan in 2018 and 2021. Angelo is routinely asked by companies to serve on their formal Advisor Board and is also an active member on several company Boards.

Patrick Lyver

Patrick has been at the helm of Kleurvision Inc. for 16 years and continues to drive it into new areas of exploration. He applies critical thinking to everything that he does, and does so with extraordinary passion. He’s helped hundreds of businesses, from small to enterprise solve brand communications problems by jumping in as a black-ops strategist and rewiring the way they think and act. He loves his community, family, and career path.

He is formally a trained graphic designer turned creative director and marketing experimenter. He can design, code (PHP/JS/CSS), and sell platform and service.