Volta’s mandate is simple: Drastically improve the odds of creating a massively valuable startup in Atlantic Canada. That mandate demands a board that mirrors the breadth of challenges these founders face. Today we’re adding another perspective that does exactly that—Samuel Lamothe Girard, MBA has joined the Volta Board of Directors.

Samuel currently serves as Expert Investment Capital Advisor at Québec’s Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy, where he built the Impulsion PME and Eurêka funds—initiatives that back teams able to prove market pull early and scale with data-driven urgency. His work sits at the intersection of public policy, venture discipline, and emerging tech, giving him a front-row seat to how AI is reshaping investment logic across Canada.

Bringing Samuel onto the board reinforces our commitment to surround founders with leaders who have tackled AI-driven growth from multiple angles. His experience structuring funds under tight performance mandates will sharpen the way we evaluate traction, while his policy fluency ensures we stay aligned with the broader regulatory currents that influence AI innovation. Most importantly, his Québec-grown insights will push us—and the startups we back—to benchmark against national best practices, not just local wins.

AI is forcing every region to rethink speed, scale, and strategy. By continuing to invest in diverse and deeply experienced voices like Samuel’s, Volta ensures that our founders are prepared to meet those demands—and surpass them.

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