NCFA Canada | Craig Asano | Nov 11, 2014

TORONTO, ON November 11, 2014 – The National Crowdfunding Association of Canada (NCFA Canada) today announced that Lauren Linton has joined the Association’s Advisory Board as a Consultant.

"We’re delighted to have Lauren, a seasoned association management professional with a proven track record join NCFA Canada to develop new strategic partnerships, industry and member-orientated value propositions, programming, and events”, said Craig Asano, Founder and Executive Director of NCFA Canada.

Lauren is a marketing and communications consultant with expertise in association management and in the Canadian innovation arena. From 2001-2014, Lauren was the Director of Marketing for the CVCA- Canada’s Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, setting the strategic direction and developing the majority of the revenue programs for the association.

Prior to 2001 Lauren held senior marketing positions in the travel industry and from 2003 to date has chaired various cancer fundraising events. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing and Finance from the DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University.

"In an ever-changing world, business ideas and innovations frequently outweigh capital availability and crowdfunding provides the capital as well as a "straight-to-consumer" gateway. Crowdfunding is here to stay and Canada should be playing a significant role in this exciting and innovative new global phenomena. Just imagine the possibilities when you harness THE POWER of MANY,” said Lauren Linton

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About the National Crowdfunding Association of Canada (NCFA Canada)

NCFA Canada is a nationally organized, non-profit crowdfunding trade association providing education, advocacy and networking opportunities in the rapidly evolving crowdfunding industry. Dynamic and inclusive, NCFA Canada works closely with industry groups, government, academia, business associations and affiliates to create a strong and vibrant crowdfunding industry and voice across Canada. For more information please visit: ncfacanada.org | About Us.

Source:  NCFA Canada

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Media Contacts:
Craig Asano
Executive Director
NCFA Canada
p. (416) 618-0254
e. casano@ncfacanada.org