advisory team

Murshed Nizam, CPA, is a Chartered Professional Accountant and respected small-business advisor with deep roots in Scarborough’s business community. He brings strong financial leadership, governance awareness, and practical experience supporting entrepreneurs, professionals, and growing organizations across the Greater Toronto Area.

As the founder and principal of MURSHED NIZAM CPA, Mr. Nizam has worked closely with small and medium-sized enterprises, helping them strengthen financial controls, improve cash-flow management, ensure regulatory compliance, and make informed strategic decisions. His work spans accounting, taxation, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting—always with a focus on sustainability and responsible growth.

Mr. Nizam is known for his collaborative leadership style, clear communication, and ability to translate complex financial information into practical insights for boards and stakeholders. He has experience working with diverse teams and understands the unique challenges facing Scarborough businesses, including access to capital, rising costs, workforce shortages, and regulatory complexity.

Jason brings extensive experience in governance, tribunals, and community engagement across public, private, and non-profit sectors. He has served on multiple boards and advisory committees, including the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus Council, where he helps advance scholarships, equity initiatives, and student engagement.

A former member of the Social Security Tribunal and Veterans Review and Appeal Board, Jason excels in adjudication, strategic decision-making, and applying sound judgment. He also served as a trustee for OPTrust, overseeing a $20B pension plan with a focus on governance and risk management.

Jason’s expertise in policy, governance, and community-focused initiatives makes him a trusted advisor for strategic growth and equitable impact.

Ajan Thirü is a Toronto-based entrepreneur, strategist, and community builder focused on turning complex business challenges into scalable growth.  He leads Thiru Inc., a consulting and investment firm that helps organizations unlock new revenue, streamline operations, and access strategic capital and networks.

As the founder of Scarborough Innovates, Ajan also works to catalyze entrepreneurship and economic opportunity in Scarborough, partnering with local organizations to support emerging founders.  With a background that spans biomedical studies, hospitality, and technology, he brings a cross-disciplinary, execution-focused approach to every venture he supports.

Donovan Dill is a senior innovation and entrepreneurship professional with over three decades of experience in business development, program leadership, and ecosystem building across post-secondary institutions and community organizations. He currently serves as Operations Lead, Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the University of Toronto Scarborough, where he supports students, researchers, and industry partners through applied entrepreneurship programming, commercialization initiatives, and hands-on innovation projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. In parallel, Donovan is the President of S.E.E. Promotions, a consulting and promotional marketing firm he founded in 1992, working with organizations such as Seneca College, Centennial College, Canadian Tire, Labatt’s, Molson’s, and the Toronto District School Board. Previously, Donovan has held leadership roles as Youth Entrepreneurship Manager at Centennial College, Entrepreneur in Residence at Toronto Public Library, and Project Manager at Seneca College, where he designed accelerator programs, managed multimillion-dollar budgets, and supported hundreds of entrepreneurs in launching and scaling businesses. Donovan is widely recognized for his commitment to youth empowerment, inclusive entrepreneurship, and community-driven innovation.