As Founder and Executive Producer at Coin Edge, Mercedes Gilroy works closely with technically ambitious founders commercializing deep tech and dual-use technologies, with a special focus on building the Canadian quantum ecosystem. An unapologetic interrogative explorer with an eye for talent, she convenes specialists across market operations, business intelligence, scientific communication, design, business development, and sales strategy to support the challenging transition from advanced research to effective business leadership and commercial success.

Mercedes is also a passionate convener and moderator, bringing together stakeholders from academia, industry, and government to discuss the development and regulation of dual-use technologies for both civilian and military markets. As an optimistic nihilist, philosophical adventurer, and intentional meaning maker, Mercedes is always on the lookout for exceptional humans with whom to solve interesting problems.