About Leah Carr

Current Role

As Venture General Manager at Koru, Leah leads cross-functional teams to source, identify, research, and rapidly validate new business concepts. Koru is a venture studio backed by Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, founded in 2019, dedicated to driving value creation and growing portfolio companies through disruptive business opportunities.

Professional Background

Based in Toronto, Ontario, Leah brings extensive experience in venture development and innovation strategy. Since joining Koru, she has contributed to building and launching 9 new ventures across diverse industries including:

• Child care and elder care
• Field safety and customer service innovation
• Financial services and e-commerce logistics
• Climate tech and energy transition

Thought Leadership

Leah is recognized for her insights on talent development and organizational strategy. Her published work includes:

• "Refining Your Strategy for the Skills Age" - Exploring how organizations can adapt to evolving skill requirements
• "It's Time to Build Your Internal Talent Network" - Insights on developing internal talent capabilities

Areas of Expertise

• Venture Development & Validation
• Cross-functional Team Leadership
• Innovation Strategy & Implementation
• Portfolio Company Growth
• Business Model Innovation
• Talent Development & Organizational Strategy

Connect

With over 16,000 followers on LinkedIn, Leah actively shares insights on venture development, innovation, and the future of work. Connect with her to stay updated on the latest in venture creation and business transformation.