Jacqueline Cook, Angel Investor

I'm a recent recipient of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40® for 2021, a mom of three, and the Chief Operating Officer at Vendasta. We ranked on The Globe and Mail’s 2023 list of Top Growing Companies in Canada with 135% growth from 2020 to 2022 and on the 2022 list of Best Workplaces™ in Canada—so maybe you’ve heard of us! As COO, I’m responsible for the development and execution of Vendasta’s revenue and go-to-market strategy, with the core mandate of empowering Vendasta’s +60,000 partners to leverage its platform and marketplace. In doing so, we’ve helped over 5M small businesses thrive in their transition to digital. Something I’m especially proud of: When I helped lead Vendasta’s IPO process, resulting in an oversubscribed $120M private investment, I did it all with my newborn son by my side (or rather, in my arms). I also played an instrumental role in Vendasta’s $40M capital raise in 2018. I live in Saskatoon with my husband and three little ones. I’m engaged in my community as an active mentor, angel investor, and speaker in Canada’s startup landscape.