Ismail Khalil
About Ismail Khalil
Ismail Khalil serves as the Head of Partnerships at Plug and Play Tech Center in Toronto and as a Global Mentor at IE School of Science and Technology. He has extensive experience in the fintech sector and has held various roles in startups and investment across multiple regions.
Work at Plug and Play Tech Center
Ismail Khalil serves as the Head of Partnerships in Toronto at Plug and Play Tech Center since 2023. He has played a significant role in establishing Plug and Play's first Fintech office in Canada. Previously, he worked at Plug and Play as the Ventures and Corporate Partnerships Manager for seven months in 2023 and as a Ventures Analyst for the AI/ML Program for ten months in 2022, both in Silicon Valley, California. His work focuses on building partnerships and investments within the fintech sector.
Education and Expertise
Ismail Khalil holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree with a focus on Management and a minor in Accounting from MacEwan University. He also completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) Honours Program at McNally High School. Additionally, he studied Entrepreneurship at the University of California, Berkeley, earning a Berkeley Method of Entrepreneurship Diploma (BMoE), and obtained a Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the European Innovation Academy.
Background
Ismail Khalil has extensive experience in various roles across multiple sectors. He has worked as a Sales Development Representative and Account Executive at Jobber, and served as Co-Founder and CEO of StudentsEat Inc. His career also includes positions at Apple as a Mobile Device and iOS Specialist, and as a Family Room Specialist. He has engaged with startups globally, leveraging a network of over 70,000 through Plug and Play's proprietary Playbook.
Achievements
In his current role, Ismail Khalil has established significant partnerships in the fintech sector and has contributed to the growth of Plug and Play Tech Center's operations in Canada. He has also served as an Investor at Kiwi Grocery and Quickly since 2022 and is the Board Chair at ReadyCAR since 2021. His involvement as a VC fellow at Blitzscaling Ventures, a firm advised by LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman, highlights his commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his position at Plug and Play Tech Center, Ismail Khalil is a Global Mentor and Industry Fellow at IE School of Science and Technology, working remotely since 2023. He also serves as a T475-PAC Blockchain Advisor Board Member at George Brown College since 2024. His diverse roles reflect his commitment to mentoring and advising in the fields of technology and entrepreneurship.