Ayo Aiyeleye is the Interim Executive Director of Alberta Innovates, and a dynamic finance executive with nearly two decades of leadership in venture capital, private equity, capital markets, and business transformation. Ayo brings a strategic lens to investment and innovation, with a proven track record in large-scale transactions, capital development, and scaling high-impact tech ventures.

At Alberta Innovates, Ayo leads capital development and due diligence, helping connect breakthrough innovations with the private capital required for growth. His global network, deep financial expertise, and entrepreneurial insight have made him a trusted advisor and ecosystem builder within Alberta and beyond.

Ayo also plays a key role in community and economic development. He serves on the boards and finance committees of several local organizations, including the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, Bredin Centre, and Edmonton Community Foundation.

Named one of Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40 (Edify 2022) and included in The Peak’s 2024 Emerging Leaders List, Ayo continues to champion investment, innovation, and inclusive growth across the province.