With in-depth expertise in cybersecurity, software engineering and data science, Jonathan leads the business and technological development of F8th.
Meet our Team
Jonathan Gagne
Founder/CEO
Vivene Salmon
Co-Founder/CLO
Previously President of the Canadian Bar Association and Privacy Officer for the Bank of America, Vivene has been nominated « Top 25 most influential lawyers in Canada ».
Stephen Strome
CTO
Stephen, F8th's CTO, is not only a highly skilled professional but also a trusted confidant of the CEO, with years of collaborative friendship.
Daniel Steeves
CIO
Formerly CIO for the Ottawa Police Service and Military Officer for National Defense, Daniel joined the F8th team to bring his expertise to the company.
Nir Ben-David
CSO
With a distinguished military background as a Brigadier General (Res') and visionary entrepreneurship fostering economic ties between Israel and Canada, Benda, our Chief Strategy Officer, propels us to new heights of success.
Kartik Khatri
Executive Assistant
The first student to earn a triple major in mathematics, statistics and economics at the University of Toronto. He is a smart cookie and has multiple tricks in his hat to leverage the company.
Peter Norvig
Advisor
Peter Norvig, esteemed Education Fellow at Stanford and former Director of Research at Google, is a highly esteemed advisor for F8th Inc. His expertise in AI, NLP, and machine learning brings invaluable insights to our organization.
Mark Smith
Advisor
Former Director at Amazon, Venture Capital investor, Partner at BDC, mentor and coach, Mark is helping F8th with business development strategies.
Bradley Schaufenbuel
Advisor
Bradley J. Schaufenbuel, the Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Paychex, is an amazing and generous advisor with an impressive background in information security, governance, and law.
Lee Bowie
Advisor
IBM Cloud and Cognitive Technology Canada National Team Leader. Lee is a friend and a key advisor for the strategic direction and integration of F8th within cloud technologies.
Garry Chan
Advisor
A serial entrepreneur for many years with a deep understanding of innovative technologies, Garry is a key advisor on F8th's business growth strategies.
Caroline Belisle Therrien
Advisor
Caroline is an exceptional advisor with extensive knowledge in Fintech and Cybersecurity, bringing invaluable expertise and a passion for staying up-to-date with the latest technological advancements.
Samuel Lemay
Advisor
Formerly serving as F8th Inc.'s Chief Commercial Officer, Samuel brings a wealth of expertise in global technology commercialization, making him an invaluable advisor to the company.
Sebastien Roy
Advisor
Sebastien's expertise in mathematics, optimization, and data science, combined with leadership skills and startup experience, make him a valuable advisor for scaling the company.
