Shelly Badhesha is a business leader, advisor, and advocate committed to scaling the Canadian tech ecosystem. With 20 years of experience across startups, consulting, banking, and technology, she has built a career helping founders, high-growth companies, and large organizations navigate transformation with clarity and confidence. Shelly founded two companies early on in her career and this experience has continued to shape how she supports founders navigate their own journeys.
As Director of Banking at RBCx, Shelly partners with startups and scaleups to unlock capital, fuel growth, and scale in Canada. Her background at IBM Consulting and KPMG shaped her expertise in digital strategy, customer experience, and building scalable, people-first solutions.
Beyond her executive roles, Shelly is a recognized advocate for women in tech. She champions gender equity through mentorship, public speaking, and community engagement, amplifying the need for more inclusive leadership with a focus on demystifying complexity and creating space for more voices at the table.