Our Team

  • Olivia Stedman - Founder & CEO

    Olivia is the visionary Founder and CEO of BrainBox, whose passion for empowering youth began during her undergraduate studies at the University of British Columbia. What started as a university club quickly evolved into a comprehensive textbook and then a full-fledged course, laying the foundation for the innovative SaaS platform BrainBox is today. Olivia is deeply passionate about communication and equipping the next generation with essential life skills. Her drive to make a meaningful impact fuels her mission to bring the message of BrainBox to a global audience, ensuring the platform remains both profoundly impactful and universally accessible.

  • Arezou Marzara - COO

    Arezou brings a wealth of strategic and operational expertise to her role as COO of BrainBox. With a background in international law, ethics, and a proven track record in scaling mission-driven organizations, she oversees all sales and operations to ensure they align with the company's core objective of preparing youth for the future. Her skills in strategic planning, partnership cultivation, and ethical leadership are instrumental in driving BrainBox's go-to-market strategy and operational excellence.

  • Saba Wolfe - CFO

    Saba is an accomplished entrepreneur and the financial architect behind BrainBox. As a recognized powerhouse in Canada's design and interiors industry, she brings a sharp business acumen and a strong commitment to uplifting fellow female entrepreneurs. Saba is deeply passionate about the transformative power of education and is dedicated to supporting initiatives that provide younger generations with tangible, realistic learning tools. Her strategic financial stewardship ensures that BrainBox is built on a solid foundation for sustainable growth, enabling the company to scale its impact and revolutionize life skills education.

  • Marc Lau - Partnerships Manager, Post-Secondary

    A foundational member of the BrainBox team since its inception, Marc has worn many hats, contributing to both content development and sales strategy. Today, he focuses on building relationships with post-secondary institutions, creating partnerships that bring essential life skills to students at a critical juncture. His deep product knowledge, shaped by his involvement in crafting our curriculum, allows him to perfectly align BrainBox's offerings with the needs of tomorrow's leaders.

  • Zac Grigio - Strategic Advisor

    A proven leader in British Columbia's mining industry, Zac brings his expertise in building robust operations to the foundation of BrainBox. As a passionate founding member, he has been instrumental in our strategic development, working diligently behind the scenes to shape our mission. Zac is deeply committed to applying his success to a vital cause: revolutionizing life skills education and empowering the next generation with the practical knowledge they need to thrive.

  • Tom Callahan - Sr. Executive Assistant

    As our Senior Executive Assistant, Tom is the operational backbone of BrainBoxEduc. He masterfully keeps our team organized, synchronized, and focused on our mission. With an exceptional talent for logistics and a proactive approach, Tom manages schedules, coordinates projects, and ensures that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

    Deeply passionate about educating the next generation, Tom is also the first point of contact for our institutional partners. He expertly directs inquiries to the right team members, ensuring that schools and organizations interested in bulk purchases receive prompt and accurate assistance. His efficiency and dedication are essential to our ability to scale and support a growing community of learners.