Shelley Li, MBA
About Shelley Li, MBA
Shelley Li, MBA, is the Director of CIBC Innovation Banking and a Strategist at Schulich Startups, with extensive experience in technology banking and commercial account management.
Title: Director, CIBC Innovation Banking
Shelley Li holds the title of Director at CIBC Innovation Banking. She began this role in 2022 and operates out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Her responsibilities involve providing capital solutions tailored to innovative companies, engaging in ecosystem-building efforts, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders in the innovation sector.
Education and Expertise
Shelley Li pursued her higher education at the Schulich School of Business, York University. She achieved a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from 2018 to 2019 and a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) with Honours from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in business administration and finance.
Professional Background
Shelley Li has built a diverse career in the banking and finance sector. Her prior roles include serving as Vice President, Technology Banking at Silicon Valley Bank (2019-2021), and Commercial Account Manager at BDC (2016-2018). Additionally, she worked as a Commercial Banking Relationship Manager at HSBC Commercial Banking (2014-2016), and as an Associate in the Asset Specialist Group at CIBC Asset Management (2013-2014). Each role has contributed to her extensive experience in commercial banking and technology finance.
Schulich Startups Strategist
In 2023, Shelley Li joined Schulich Startups as a Strategist, Pitch Deck Advisory Council. She is part of an elite team of 12 Schulich alumni from the VC sector, providing advisory services to students and alumni on startup pitch decks and fundraising strategies. Her role involves mentoring emerging entrepreneurs and helping them fine-tune their business pitches for successful fundraising.
Industry Collaboration and Ecosystem Building
Throughout her career, Shelley Li has been actively involved in fostering collaboration with accelerators, incubators, industry associations, and venture capital investors. Her efforts are aimed at building robust ecosystems that support innovation and business growth. Her extensive experience spans industries such as technology, agriculture, manufacturing, construction, wholesale, retail, and professional services, demonstrating her versatility and commitment to facilitating capital solutions for diverse business needs.