Our team

Jordan McFarlen
Incubator Manager

Welcome! I’m an energetic leader who is passionate about community building, tech startups, and innovation. I joined Conexus in November 2018 to build, launch, and run Canada’s first credit union-led tech incubator, Cultivator. With the goal of helping to grow successful Saskatchewan startups, I work closely with various stakeholders including industry, investors, government, academia, and most importantly, local founders. I bring a unique background to my position in the education world. I firmly believe in removing the barriers to entrepreneurship and planting the seed early.

Hannah Castle
Program Manager

Hannah here! I made the leap into startups + technology in the summer of 2019 and haven’t looked back. Here at Cultivator, we’re fired up about the growing tech sector in Saskatchewan. I work closely with all of our founders to build programs that can help them take their idea to scale. My background is in retail, technology & business – oh, and theatre! Since starting at Cultivator, I’ve been honoured to receive the SYPE Young Professional of the Year award and had the opportunity to represent Cultivator at events across the prairies and Canada. I enjoy the sunshine, getting quality time with friends + family & supporting founders in their endeavour to make a bigger and brighter Saskatchewan.

Bre Walkeden
Community and Partner Manager

Hey, hello, hi! I started my journey with Cultivator in July 2021, and couldn’t be more excited to be a part of the team. Having previously worked for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, I know a thing or two about Saskatchewan pride and am blown away by the support for Saskatchewan tech startups here at Cultivator. At Cultivator, I work with partners to grow the SK tech ecosystem and create strategic relationships to grow community engagement. Outside of work, you can catch me walking my dog, Joey, around Wascana Park or tackling DIY projects at my house. 

Breanne Dmytriw
Community Coordinator

Hi everyone – I’m Breanne! I made the jump to Cultivator in December of 2021! I’m new to the tech world, but I have years of experience running a small business and I know the grind it takes to bring a company to life. I’m a creative person and always have an eye for style and design. My experience working in the retail and fashion industry lends to my customer service knowledge and expertise in social media/web design. If I’m not at the HQ you might find me walking my dog Navy, snapping photos, or visiting friends. I feel so lucky to work at Cultivator each day and collaborate with this amazing team! I can’t wait to see Cultivator’s startup community grow.

Ami Caragata
Program Coordinator

Hi there! I jumped into the electric world of startups straight from the University of Regina in the spring of 2020. As a Program Coordinator, I am hyperfocused on building our national AGTECH ACCELERATOR program and supporting our SCALE program. I thrive on creating high-quality relationships with founders, mentors, partners, and supporters! In my free time, I love to work at my family farm, spend time out at the lake, and travel! Tech startups are growing fast and I could not be more fired up to continue helping them scale!

Kyle Lugt
Community Coordinator

Hey there! My name is Kyle Lugt and I am a Community Coordinator. I started with Cultivator after I finished my business degree in 2021 at the University of Regina. At Cultivator, I’ve been focusing on a little bit of everything from space management to marketing, and special events/projects! If I’m not at the Cultivator HQ you can catch me hanging out at the lake or trying to convince people I’m an athlete. The Saskatchewan tech ecosystem is growing and I am pumped to grow with it!