Our team
Like any great recipe, our team blends different ingredients — engineers, hospitality pros, and operators — into something remarkable.

Marc Gendron
As Founder and CEO, Marc has more than 20 years of experience building high-stakes technology platforms. Marc is Tablevoice's Executive Chef, making sure every plate that leaves the kitchen looks worthy of a Michelin star.
Previous roles and qualifications include:
- Vice-President of Engineering at Bonterra
- Chief Technology Officer at Think Research Corporation
- MBA from Ivey Business School at Western University

Pascal Dessureault
As Co-Founder, Pascal is Chief Operating Officer. With two decades in communications and marketing in large financial services firms, Pascal is your Front of House maestro.
Previous roles and qualifications include:
- Chief Public Affairs, Marketing and Communications Officer, member of the Executive Committee at Aviva Canada
- Head of Communications and Public Affairs, member of the Executive Committee at HSBC Canada Commercial Banking
- Director of Communications and Public Affairs at Intact Financial Corporation
- Stanford University Graduate School of Business Corporate Innovation Certificate

Chelsea Macdonald
Chelsea MacDonald brings a wealth of experience to the team, with over 15 years of leadership roles across fast growing tech companies. She’s been on the leadership team of a centaur and two unicorns, recently at Ada Support, an AI customer success platform. Her favourite food is steak tartar and she loves to cook Indonesian, Indian and Sri Lankan at home.
Previous roles included:
- Senior Vice President, Operations and Head of People at conversational AI software Ada
- Co-Founder and CEO at Stealth Mode
- Chief Strategy Officer at Stealth Strategy
- Head of Operations & Customer Success at Clearbanc

Yannick Bigourdan
As a successful serial restaurant entrepreneur, Yannick brings the secret sauce of real-world hospitality experience to his role as strategic advisor— years in the dining room, countless covers served, and a deep understanding of what keeps restaurants thriving.
Current roles and past accolades:
- Owner at Lucie, The Carbon Bar, Trattoria Amano, The Berczy Tavern, The Carbon Snack Bar
- Received the Ontario Hostelry Institute’s Gold Award in the Independent Restaurateur category, due to his remarkable contribution to the hospitality industry

Matthew Bennett
Matt is a lawyer at Dentons Canada LLP, specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate finance, with a particular focus on emerging technologies and high-growth companies. He makes sure every course of a deal flows smoothly from appetizer to dessert.
Experience and qualifications include:
- Private Equity Sponsored M&A
- Search funds
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Public Markets
- Fund formation