Stephanie Tenneson
About Stephanie Tenneson
Stephanie Tenneson serves as Team Lead at Mentor Works in Guelph, Ontario, where she helps small businesses develop growth strategies through government funding. With expertise in creating funding applications, she supports various sectors, including manufacturing and software development.
Work at Mentor Works
Stephanie Tenneson has served as Team Lead at Mentor Works since 2013, contributing over 11 years of experience in Guelph, Ontario. In this role, she helps Ontario small businesses develop and implement growth strategies by identifying and securing various sources of government funding. Her leadership at Mentor Works focuses on assisting businesses in navigating the complexities of government grants and loans available at federal, provincial, and municipal levels.
Education and Expertise
Stephanie Tenneson earned her Bachelor of Science degree in International Development from the University of Ottawa, completing her studies from 2006 to 2010. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in government funding applications, where she specializes in amounts ranging from $10,000 to $20,000,000. This expertise is crucial for supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in Canada.
Background
Prior to her role at Mentor Works, Stephanie Tenneson gained valuable experience in various positions. She worked as a Business Retention and Expansion Analyst for the Municipality of North Grenville in 2010. Following that, she served as a Development Analyst at Mdb Insight from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she completed a three-month internship with the Government of Ontario in 2011, which further enhanced her understanding of government processes and funding opportunities.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Stephanie Tenneson has focused on supporting businesses across multiple sectors, including manufacturing, software development, agriculture, medical devices, and cleantech. Her work emphasizes helping Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises leverage government funding as an alternative to venture capital or debt financing, thereby facilitating their growth and sustainability.